Social Media Week - Durban launching in November

Dragon's Den investor and founder of the Gem Group, Lebo Gunguluza and Loraine Sibanda, publicist, entrepreneur and director of the event.

The event is being organised by Dragon's Den investor and founder of the Gem Group, Lebo Gunguluza and Loraine Sibanda, publicist, entrepreneur and director of the event.

The mission is to give professionals at the intersection of media, marketing and technology the insights, ideas and opportunities that they need to advance themselves and their organisations, in a globally connected world. Well-known industry players are expected to be present at the event. With Durban being one of the biggest and ultimate tourist destinations, Social Media Week – Durban will provide an ultimate getaway business and networking opportunity for all guests that will be attending.

The power of social media in SA

“We are very pleased with the composition of the main speakers for Social Media Week - Durban. I am sure that their insights will help social and digital industry practitioners to realise the power of social media in South Africa. We can’t wait to share all the industry heavyweights joining us as we make our debut in Durban,” says Sibanda.

The launch of Social Media Week – Durban also brings a series of workshop master classes, providing more in-depth knowledge and practical insights into various areas of social media and digital marketing from the experts. The list of the speakers that will form an integral part of the event is yet to be released to the public.

Social Media Week – Durban participants will also be able to see and experience the latest technology and trends in the digital world first-hand, presented by various technology providers as well as industry players at their main venue.