BNI South Africa Celebrates 27 Years with our National Conference,  9 - 10 May 2025

HOW WILL YOUR BUSINESS GROW?

VISIBILITY

Learn how to get in front of new customers through marketing and actionable sales techniques.

CREDIBILITY

Learn how to expand and diversify your network to take your business to unprecedented levels.

PROFITABILITY

Learn new strategies to find new customers (and keep the ones you have!) to increase profits.

INTRODUCING THE BNI NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

Join us this May in Johannesburg — the vibrant City of Gold — for BNI South Africa’s National Conference 2026. Under the inspiring theme Forging Golden Connections, this two-day event will empower you to take your business to the next level.

Hear from three renowned international speakers and a dynamic lineup of local experts as they share tools, strategies, and insights to grow your network and boost your success. Connect with BNI members from across the country, forming powerful relationships that last well beyond the conference.

Our programme features a dedicated Leadership Team Day and Members Day, culminating in the prestigious National Awards Gala Dinner — a celebration of excellence in the spirit of Giver’s Gain.

Do not miss this golden opportunity to learn, connect, and shine.

Conference Speakers

Mark Gibson

National Director, BNI Spain (CNM)
Born in Telford, UK, Mark has lived in Spain for 32 years. He began his journey in franchising at Wall Street Institute in Barcelona in 1999, from where he was re-posted to Beijing in 2000. Later he joined the BNI UK National Office team, and became a BNI regional franchisee in Madrid in 2009, and […]
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Julian Lewis

Executive Director, BNI Berkshire, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire, UK
Julian believes in the power of collaboration for personal and business success. He envisions a world where everyone can achieve their success simultaneously. His mission is to empower people in business to create the success they desire through the power of collaboration and co-creation. Julian is a seasoned portfolio entrepreneur. In 1999, he established his […]
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Greg Davies - Polaine

The Storyfella
Greg knows he has the very best job in the world, in fact he feels slightly embarrassed about calling it a job. Known as the Storyfella, he uses his passion for telling stories to help businesses and communities thrive, and people overcome limiting beliefs and avoidance behaviours. After working in both large corporations and owning […]
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Franky Davies - Polaine

Co-Executive Director for BNI Cambridge, Essex, London East and Suffolk
Franky Davies - Polaine is the Co-Executive Director for BNI Cambridge, Essex, London East & Suffolk. She has been involved in BNI for 7.5 years in which time she has taken on nearly every role in a chapter, she has been (and still is) a DC for 4 groups as well as having been an […]
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Dave Collins

President of Global Markets, BNI
Dave Collins is the BNI President, Global Markets. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, he drives transformative initiatives to optimize BNI's offerings, empower its Members and Directors, and catalyze business growth on a global scale. With an impressive 35-year career in leadership positions, Dave rose through the ranks, including serving as the Chief Operating Officer […]
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André Willemse

Executive Director, BNI Cape Town North, Winelands & West Coast
André grew up and went to school in Somerset West on the outskirts of Cape Town. After school, he pursued a photography career, which later led to him running photographic labs before deciding to take to the seas working as a cruise ship photographer. What was supposed to be a short break ended up spanning […]
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National Speakers

Conference Speakers

Jeremy Walsh

Jeremy Walsh

BNI Connect - Director of Support
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

National Director - BNI Germany, Austria and Luxembourg
Tim Roberts

Tim Roberts

Executive Director - BNI Central Florida, Florida Northeast and New Hampshire

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BNI National Conference Schedule

14 May 2026
Venue TBC, Johannesburg
Executive Director Day
15 May 2026
Venue TBC, Johannesburg
Director Consultant and Leadership Team Day
16 May 2026
Venue TBC, Johannesburg
Conference (Members Day)
16 May 2026
Venue TBC, Johannesburg
National Awards Gala
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BNI Executive Directors

Package

R4900

1 Day Workshop
Executive Dinner
Conference
National Awards Gala

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Leadership Teams, Directors & Ambassadors

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R4200

1 Day Workshop
Conference
National Awards Gala

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General Ticket

Conference & Gala

R3000

The Conference
National Awards Gala

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Conference Ticket

Conference Only

R1800

The Conference

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Gala Ticket

Gala Only

R1650

National Awards Gala

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