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Creating the Ultimate
Employee Experience
11 - 13 August 2026 | The Capital Empire, Sandton

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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 have already hosted two amazing events, one in Joburg and one in Cape Town - and after many coffees, cookies and chats on comfy couches, we knew we had to bring this one of a kind experience back to Joburg in 2026!

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

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Redefining Employee Experiences

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.

You can expect debate panels, fireside chats, on-stage interviews and more from our expert speaker line up, which includes CEOs, Chief People Officers, Heads of People & Culture, Heads of Transformation, Heads of Internal Communication, Heads of Human Capital, Heads of Organisational Effectiveness and more!

If you want to dive deeper into important topics in a smaller, more intimate setting, we have two focus day options. Introducing Culture.ai - exploring AI in the Employee Journey, and L&D Lab - exploring the Design of Future-Ready Learning & Capability Programmes.

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Meet the Speakers

Robert Attwell
Chief Executive
Officer
Discovery Insure
Tauriq Keraan
Group Chief
People Officer
GoTyme
Dr. Candice Hartley
Group Chief
People Officer
Eskom Holdings
Nolo Thobejane
Chief People and Transformation Officer
KFC
Bongi 
Mbuli
Group Executive 
Head: Internal Communications
Vodacom
Sibahle Somana
Group Head: Leadership & Culture
Nedbank
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Agenda Highlights

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Agenda Highlights

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Interactive Focus Days
Hosted by people leaders on AI and L&D
Executive Culture Leadership
CEO & CPO-led conversations on culture and impact
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Case Studies from SA’s Largest Companies
Lessons and advice from industry experts
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Practical AI in HR
Governance, tools, and real AI applications
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Debates on Talent, Well-being & Belonging
Honest conversations on people challenges
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Future Employee Experience Design
Human-centred EX for modern organisations
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Measuring & Scaling Culture
Turning values and EX into systems
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Future-Ready Learning & Capability
Skills, learning, and workforce transformation
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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:

  • Chief People Officer & CHRO
  • Head of Learning & Development
  • Heads of Talent & Culture
  • Heads of Org Effectiveness & Development
  • Head of Internal Communication
  • Head of Employee Experience
  • Head of Reward & Benefits
  • Head of Talent Acquisition
  • Head of Employer Branding
  • Head of Change Management
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3 Reasons To Register TODAY

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Connect with over 150 industry experts over coffee and croissants
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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 previous events...

"Culture Cafe was nothing short of extraordinary, a truly transformative event."

– Lihle Zama –

Employer Branding Lead, Defy

"Thank you to the incredible team behind Culture Cafè and to Dalebrook Media for sponsoring a platform that sparks bold, necessary conversations about leadership, humanity, and organisational culture. I walked away inspired by the voices in the room and reminded that courageous leadership is a daily practice, not a title."

– Bridget Makhura –

Chief People Officer, Clicks

"What a delight to be in a room full of People & Culture leaders asking better questions about employee experience, metrics, leadership, branding, and what work is becoming. Not all HR events are created equal and this one felt different. The conversations were honest, sharp, and future-facing. It felt like we were asking the right questions."

– Inge Wulff –

Head: Brand & People, simplyblack

“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

“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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