15.08.2025
3rd Annual Conference 2025
An Intentional
Governance JourneyTM
Creating value and avoiding
pitfalls through shared experiences
Welcome.
Welcome to the 2025 FluidRock Conference, as we embark on a journey to explore the intricacies of intentional governance. This conference is designed to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for creating value and avoiding pitfalls through shared experiences.
Our agenda is packed with engaging sessions, keynote speeches, and interactive discussions that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to strengthen corporate governance within your organisation. This event promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together experts and practitioners to share insights and strategies for effective governance.
We look forward to welcoming you! Save the date
Agenda Highlights
Registration, Refreshments, Opening, Welcome, and Networking
Keynote Speaker - Governance: Gain insights from a leading expert on governance.
Charting an Intentional Governance Journey™: Delve into the four streams that form the building blocks of intentional governance.
Interactive Session: Participate in dynamic discussions and activities.
Our Journey to Transformative Governance: Learn how organisations drive value and mitigate risks.
Tea and Coffee Break
Sponsor - Hear from our sponsors about their contributions to governance.
Interactive Session: Engage in further interactive activities.
Strengthening Corporate Governance through secure and transparent securities management.
Lunch
Sharing Insights into Corporate Governance Malfeasance
Panel Discussion: Navigating the minefield of corporate governance failures - What each of the various role players know
Interactive Session: Continue the interactive discussions and activities.
Tea Break
Keynote Speaker: Listen to another inspiring keynote address.
Summary and Closing: Recap the key takeaways and conclude the conference.
Agenda. 
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From 07:00
Registration, networking, and refreshments
08:15
Opening, welcome and meeting those in the room
MC’s:
Annamarie van der Merwe
Executive Chair | FluidRock | South Africa
Samkele Jack-Pama
Advisory Project Manager | FluidRock | South Africa
08:40
Reflecting on the good, bad and ugly in our careers to share our learnings
Facilitator:
Annamarie van der Merwe
Executive Chair | FluidRock | South Africa
Panelists:
Professor Mervyn King
Dr Reuel Khoza
President | IODSA | South Africa
09:30
Charting an Intentional Governance Journey (TM) - A focus on the four streams that forms the building blocks
Ronelle Kleyn
CEO | FluidRock | South Africa
10:00
Our Journey to Digital Transformation:
Learn how organisations drive value and mitigate risks
André Nortje
CEO | Strate | South Africa
10:45
Tea and coffee
11:15
Breakaway sessions (Pick one)
Auditorium
Secure and transparent securities management
Gregory Naicker
Head of CSD Services | Strate | South Africa
Smaller auditorium
Insurance (Leppard and Southern Cross) - Case Studies and learnings from insurance
John Austen
Joint Managing Director | SouthernCross | South Africa
Training room 1
Sharing insights into corporate governance malfeasance
Johan Roodt
Training room 2
Theme TBC
Edo Vette
12:00
Feedback from breakaway sessions
MC’s:
Annamarie van der Merwe
Executive Chair | FluidRock | South Africa
Samkele Jack-Pama
Designation TBC
Presenters and Audience
13:00
Lunch
13:45
Panel discussion: Navigating the minefield of corporate governance failures - What each of the role players should know to protect themselves, the company and society
Panelists:
Caitlin Gottschalk
CEO | Gottschalk Attorneys | South Africa
Michael Judin
Partner and joint owner | Judin Combrinck Inc | South Africa
Darry Fordham
CEO | Nolands | South Africa
14:30
Macroeconomics / local political
William Gumede
15:00
Breakaway sessions (Pick one)
Auditorium
Darryl Fordham
CEO | Nolands | South Africa
Smaller auditorium
Caitlin Gottschalk
CEO | Gottschalk Attorneys | South Africa
Training room 1
Janine Hills - Topic
Janine Hills
Training room 2
Update on governance and corporate law in 2025
Annamarie van der Merwe
Executive Chair | FluidRock | South Africa
Ronelle Kleyn
CEO | FluidRock | South Africa
15:45
Tea and coffee
16:00
Topic TBC
Speaker TBC
17:00 - 18:00
Champagne soiree
Sponsored by Strate
For more information, please email
trainme@fluidrockgovernance.com
Why should I attend?
Gain insights into the latest advancements and best practices in corporate governance, with a focus on creating value and avoiding pitfalls through shared experiences.
Connect with industry leaders, directors, company secretaries, and executives, expanding your professional network and sharing experiences.
Explore a wide range of topics related to corporate governance and sustainable development, tailored to current global challenges and the theme of intentional governance.
Enhance your skills and knowledge through engaging presentations, interactive sessions, and practical insights that you can apply to your organisation.
Participate in person in Johannesburg and network with fellow attendees, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations.
Who should attend?
Company Secretaries
Governance Professionals
Board Members
Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Shareholders
Academics and researchers in the field of governance
Chief Executive Officers
Senior Managers
Compliance and Risk Management
Government Officials and Policymakers
Strategic Executives
Business Leaders
Chief Financial Officers
Financial Managers
Entrepreneurs
Compliance Officers
Risk Officers
Ethics Officers
International Attendees
