T20 Summit 2025
Title: T20 Summit 2025
Description: The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD), and the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) are pleased to announce the T20 South Africa Summit. This high-level event will be held in from 13-14 November 2025.
Over two impactful days, we will bring together leaders in government, national and international think tanks, distinguished academics and representatives from the public, private, and civil society sectors. Our purpose is to deliberate on the critical public policy recommendations that have been formulated by the T20 engagement group throughout the year. The summit will feature insightful keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions and breakaway sessions, with ample opportunities for networking.
Please note that this is a by-invitation only event, and in-person participation is limited. The program is designed for representatives involved in G20 and T20 research and policy processes, as well as those drawn from the private sector, civil society, think tanks, government and diplomatic corps. Selected sessions will be livestreamed to a wider audience.
Date: 13 – 14 November 2025
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, South Africa
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.