The Gathering draws top speakers

"The website has established itself as the news and analysis site for people who matter, so it is fitting that our first gathering will feature well-connected, smart thinkers that intelligent people would most like to meet and hear from," says Daily Maverick editor Branko Brkic.

Speakers

• Kieno Kammies - MC
• Zwelinzima Vavi, general-secretary of Cosatu
• Michael Jordaan, CEO of First National Bank
• Nic Dawes, editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian
• Ray Hartley, Sunday Times editor
• Jovan Regasek, CEO of ITWeb
• Richard Mulholland, professional speaker
• Lauren Beukes, author of Zoo City and Moxyland
• Yusuf Abramjee, head of news and corporate affairs, Primedia
• Yvonne Johnston, brain-mother to Brand SA and marketer-at-large
• Khaya Dlanga, prolific blogger and troublemaker
• Ivo Vegter, columnist and analyst
• Terry Annecke, operations director of BlackStone Tek
• Victor Dlamini, chairman of Chillibush
• Stephen Grootes, Eyewitness News reporter
• Mike Ratcliffe, Wine master, Warwick wines
• Toby Shapshak, editor of Stuff magazine

The event is limited to 150 guests; booking enquiries can be emailed to az.oc.kcirevamyliadeht@gnirehtageht or go to http://www.thedailymaverick.co.za/page/the-gathering.