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Creating the Ultimate
Employee Experience
17 - 19 February 2026 | Old Biscuit Mill, Cape Town

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Where HR Meets Fresh Perspectives

Culture Café is a unique environment for HR, People & Culture and EX experts to connect, share ideas and learn from thought leaders in the industry in a cozy café style setting.

Over freshly brewed coffee and baked goods, you’ll engage in meaningful conversations on the most relevant and trending topics in the industry that affect you and your business, giving you insights and knowledge to create incredible employee experiences and stir up some fresh ideas to implement in your company!

We hosted an amazing first event in Joburg and after many coffees, cookies and chats on comfy couches, we knew we had to bring this one of a kind experience to Cape Town!

You can expect the same high quality speakers, content and experience, this time with two in-depth workshops to dive deeper into important topics.

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Redefining Employee Experiences

Modern workplaces have shifted to create environments where employees can be at their most productive because their experience is carefully curated through strong people and culture programs.

Employees are no longer seen as just assets to be used in exchange for money, but as diverse and independant individuals full of potential.

Culture Café has been deeply researched with HR, People & Culture and EX leaders to deliver a valuable exchange of ideas all based in a coffee-shop themed event.

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Meet the Speakers

Bridget Makhura
Chief People
Officer
Clicks
Andee
Uren
Exec Head: Workforce
Optimisation & Engagement
Nedbank
Dillaine 
Geduld
Africa People
Experience & Operations Hub Lead
Unilever
Thobeka Bam
Executive: Human Capital
Sanlam Fintech
JP Van Zittert
Head: People
Effectiveness & Reward
Mukuru
Nicola Tager
Head: Employee
Experience & Wellbeing
Investec
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Agenda Highlights

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Agenda Highlights

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Casual but Meaningful Panel Conversations Between Leaders
Powerful Keynotes & Case Studies on EX & Culture Success Stories
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Two Interactive Workshops Led by Leading HR & EX Professionals
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The Evolution of the Digital Employee Experience
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Communicating & Living the Values & Vision of the Organisation
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Building a Culture of Psychological Safety & Belonging
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Developing Attractive Employer Brands - Internally & Externally
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Creating & Implementing Culture Strategies in Hybrid Workplaces
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Who Should Attend

Culture Café is for any and all involved in cultivating a positive employee experience, especially (but not limited to!) the following professionals:

  • CHRO/Head of HR/HR Director/HRBP Manager

  • Chief People Officer/Head of People/Head of Human Capital

  • Head of People & Culture

  • Head of Employee Experience

  • Head of Learning & Development

  • Head of Talent Acquisition
  • Head of Employer Branding

  • Head of Employee Relations/Head of Internal Comms

  • Head of Employee Wellbeing

  • Head of Rem & Reward

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3 Reasons To Register TODAY

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Connect

Connect with over 150 industry experts over coffee and croissants
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Learn about the most relevant, thought-provoking and trending topics in the industry
Experience

Experience

Get out of the office and into a cozy café style setting with delicious coffee
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Testimonials

Check out some testimonials from our Joburg event...

“A big thank you to Dalebrook Media for hosting such a meaningful gathering of HR professionals and Employee Experience (EX) experts across industries. Truly one of the best conferences I’ve attended to date!”

– Amogelang Chepape –

Consultant – Industrial Psychology, Top Talent Solutions

“The conversations were rich, the insights energising, and the people exceptional. Being part of this platform alongside some of the industry’s most respected executives and innovative companies was truly inspiring. A space to learn, connect, and reimagine what the future of work can - and should - feel like.”

– Riyasat-Jaan Khan –

Executive: People & Culture, Khula

“What an insightful and thought provoking conference this has been. Brilliant speakers and equally brilliant minds in the audience. Thank you for a truly inspiring experience.”

– Anissah Mahomed –

HR Professional, Eris Property

“An inspiring gathering with HR, People & Culture, Employer Branding and Employee Experience leaders.  The thought-provoking keynotes were so energising. Can't wait to implement some of the tactics shared. All the speakers at Culture Café were phenomenal.”

– Linda Ndungane –

Employer Branding Specialist, Auditor General of South Africa

“Massive thanks to the Dalebrook team 👏 for curating such a thoughtful, inclusive and energising space for the HR community.”

– Charl Uys –

Business Development Manager Africa, Top Employers Institute

“Culture Café has been brilliant. AI infused into every topic with practical and insightful use cases. It's been a great event to connect with people and share ideas and takeaways 🙌🏻”

– Lauren Clark –

Head of People, Mint Group

“Two inspiring days at Culture Café, an event that did a great job of connecting the dots between leadership, culture, and the lived employee experience. Grateful for the many conversations, shared stories, and the collective ambition to make work more human, sustainable, and creative.”

– Craig Hounsom –

Business Development Director, Kindred Technology

“A beautifully curated HR conference styled like a café, where the conversations were as rich as the coffee.”

– Michaela Strong –

HR Specialist, Scytale

“Culture Café, hosted by Dalebrook Media , was nothing short of an exceptional experience from start to finish.”

– Fiona Johnson –

Global People & Culture Manager, MDI-Global

“A big congrats to Dalebrook Media on a successful event. A room filled with brilliant minds and fantastic conversations. Well done.”

– Vanessa Goonahsylin –

HR Director, Accenture Africa

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