Thursday, 17 September. Attend in-person (Mosaïek Teatro, Johannesburg) OR virtually.
The next shift starts with the youth.
At the Nedbank IMC, transformation is not a slogan. It is a standing commitment.
We believe the future of marketing depends on access, opportunity and inclusion. That belief is put into action each year through direct investment in the next generation of African marketers.
Through bursaries, mentorship and free access to Africa’s biggest marketing conference via our YOUTH1000 initiative, we open doors that would otherwise be inaccessible.
To date, the Nedbank IMC has provided: 14 full-time bursaries in partnership with the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and more than R1 million in attendance value to students across South Africa and the continent.
The Red & Yellow partnership
As the official bursary partner of the Nedbank IMC, Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is Africa’s leading Creative School of Business, known for combining creative thinking with commercial discipline.
Together, we create pathways from classroom to industry.
Each year, two full-time bursaries are awarded to on-campus students who demonstrate both creative promise and commercial drive.
With a 94% student employability rate and a commitment that at least 10% of students are fully funded, Red & Yellow remains a powerful force for transformation and social upliftment. These values mirror our own.
If you are interested in sponsoring a bursary and driving meaningful change in South Africa’s creative economy, contact the Red & Yellow team here
2025 Winners
Aneeqah Adams
Zahra Van Graan
2024 Winners
Eden Smith
Eden’s favourite marketing quote:
“Content is King, but Marketing is Queen and the Queen runs the household” – Gary Vaynerchuk
Ammaarah Ismail
Ammaarah’s favourite marketing quote:
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh.
2023 Winners
Sian Clarke
Athenkosa Mac
2022 Winners
Malwande Langa
Andani Mavhungu
2021 Winners
Rolivhuwa Mavhungu
Ponatshego Ramatlo
2020 Winners
Jade Lisa Prinsloo
Mamolena Mogana
2019 Winners
Marang Nwako
Bongiwe Precious Mthimkhula
2025 Winners
Aneeqah Adams
Zahra Van Graan
2024 Winners
2023 Winners
Eden Smith
Eden’s favourite marketing quote:
“Content is King, but Marketing is Queen and the Queen runs the household” – Gary Vaynerchuk
Ammaarah Ismail
Ammaarah’s favourite marketing quote:
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh.
Athenkosa Mac
Sian Clarke
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
Andani Mavhungu
Malwande Langa
Rolivhuwa Mavhungu
Ponatshego Ramatlo
2020 Winners
2019 Winners
Jade Lisa Prinsloo
Mamolena Mogana
Marang Nwako
Bongiwe Precious Mthimkhula
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Who should attend
Professionals shaping growth, relevance, and impact across business, brands and culture in a world that won’t stand still.
Join the movement. #ShiftHappens #NedbankIMC2026
All delegate fees are subject to South African VAT where applicable. In-person attendance in South Africa is subject to 15% VAT. International virtual attendance from outside South Africa is invoiced without VAT, subject to confirmation of country of residence and billing details.