About the Conference

The 2024 event has closed...we look forward to hosting you at the 2025 event!

Now in its 3rd successive year, The 2024 #NewGenTrends in Marketing Conference was proudly sponsored by Leagas Delaney South Africa. The unmissable event for today's marketers and creatives...

New Gen presented 11 incredible keynote speakers and two engaging panel discussions on Thursday 23 May, that left the attendees feeling energized and empowered.

"In this fast-paced 'world of marketing' staying ahead is essential for success. With an exciting new era emerging in this field, it's more important than ever to stay informed, and adapt to the latest trends: Don't get left behind! Stay ahead of the competition and take your marketing and creative strategies to new heights."

Hosted by the New Generation Awards, the conference focused on the latest trends and technologies to revolutionize your marketing and creative strategies. Attendees gained access to powerful insights from industry experts and discovered the various tools and applications available to marketers and creatives.

Our thought-leadership content will help you to execute campaigns at a higher level, communicate messaging effectively, and promote brands and products more efficiently. Modern Marketing is the event’s official media partner.

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Keynote Speakers

  • Fran Luckin

    Fran Luckin, Chief Creative Officer, VML South Africa

    Topic: “So Maybe It’s Not A Teacup: Why it can be more fun to not know exactly what the future holds.”
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  • Vincent Maher

    Vincent Maher – CEO, True I/O – Previous, Group Executive: Digital, MultiChoice

    Topic: “Web3 is the cocaine your rats have been begging for” - Join Vincent as he explores the globe's most innovative Web3 marketing and loyalty projects...
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    Gareth Cliff – Founder, The Real Network, previous CliffCentral

    Topic: Media in 2025 and beyond, "What is the media model to take us into the 2030s? What content is going to become premium and what is likely to lose its value? 
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  • Ray Langa

    Ray Langa – CEO, Leagas Delaney South Africa - Event Sponsor

    Joint Session, with Desh Govender, Head: Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa METAP at TikTok & Host Hype & Happening Podcast - Topic: "Agency & Client Relationship - Collab 2.0 or Bust 🤯"
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    Desh Govender, Head: Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa METAP, TikTok & Host Hype & Happening Podcast

    Joint Session, with Ray Langa, CEO at Leagas Delaney - Topic: "Agency & Client Relationship - Collab 2.0 or Bust 🤯"
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  • Lana Strydom

    Lana Strydom – Executive Head Digital, Content & Social Marketing, Vodacom

    Topic: “Talent and skills development in the marketing environment”
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    Natalie Druion - Executive Head: Digital, Content, and PR, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings

    Topic: Thriving in the Age of Conversations - The power of social PR and how it’s become the world’s watercooler. What does this mean for you?
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    Arpan Sur, Senior Director, Marketing- Sub Saharan Africa at Mondelēz International

    Topic: Artificial Intelligence- will it make marketers redundant?
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    Merissa Himraj – CEO, Wavemaker South Africa – No.1 Most Admired Media Agency Professional in SA: SCOPEN Report 2024

    Topic: "Unleashing the Magic: How Paid Media is Revolutionizing Data-driven Storytelling"
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  • Grant Sithole

    Grant Sithole, Award-Winning Creative – Previous, Publicis Group, Ogilvy, FoxP2, Bakone, and Avatar

    Topic: "Do you" In a world and industry that almost, always asks us to keep up with trends, being yourself is a currency that can never be undervalued.
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    Ciarán Mckivergan – CEO, 8909 Digital

    Topic: Reimaging connections, the shift towards AI, mixed reality, and subscription social media.
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    Master of Ceremonies - Jon Gericke, Owner, Pint Size Media, and SAfm Radio Presenter

    The man with the golden Mic...
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Reasons to attend

  • #NewGenTrends caters to the entire marketing ecosystem, brands, tech, digital, media, and agencies, to culture.

  • The #NewGenTrends features content, dedicated to solving unprecedented challenges for the entire marketing and media community.

  • Learn in-depth knowledge on the trends that are making waves right now, and how they can help transform your marketing approach.

  • Experience a personalized and intimate event like no other at #NewGenTrends. Our exclusive gathering provides you with unparalleled access to our esteemed speakers, giving you the opportunity to engage with them one-on-one. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect and take your aspirations to the next level.

  • Gain vital insights into what is crucial to staying competitive throughout 2024 and 2025.

  • Attend #NewGenTrends and transform your brand, career, and industries by taking action rather than just reacting to the advances in digital marketing.

  • Network with your peers, and explore the latest tools, tech, and strategies, that marketers and creatives alike, can apply in their everyday work lives. The very tools that have helped our speakers elevate their brands and clients and grow business revenues that go beyond the brief.

  • #NewGenTrends gives you access to experts with tons of experience and proven results across several different digital and traditional niches

Ticket Pricing

  • Standard Tickets R3800 PP ex VAT
  • Purchase five or more tickets and receive a 10% discount.
  • Ticket price includes - all-day refreshments, delicious snacks, a full buffet lunch, and full-day parking.
  • Tertiary Institutions/Student Rate: R1200 PP ex VAT
  • Ticket sales will close sharp on 17 May.

No online ticket sales. To purchase tickets, please email stephen@newgenawards.co.za or call us on - 076 413 1339.

Once you confirm the final ticket numbers, we will send you an invoice. Full payment is required before attending the event. Payment Method - Standard eft - CC payments not accepted.

Under no circumstances will refunds be issued to any attendee, for any fees relating to the New Gen Trends Conference.

Who should attend?

This event is a must-attend for Marketers, and Creatives from the Corporate, Agency, and Public sectors. Ambitious individuals interested in elevating their mindsets and expanding their knowledge and expertise, while staying at the fore within their chosen industries.

Previous attendees include - Brand Managers, Marketing Directors, Vice Presidents of Marketing, Public Relations Managers, Corporate Comms Managers, Customer Experience Heads, e-commerce leads, Social Media Managers, Digital Marketing Managers, Executive Heads of Digital, Creative Directors, Business Professionals, MDs, CEOs, and BUDs, Content Creators, Chief Strategists, Story Tellers, Product and Category Managers, Transformation teams, Developers, Chief Technology Officers, IT Managers, Influencers, Tech Fanatics and more...

TESTIMONIALS

  • As a Digital Content Curator passionate about social media and the future of content, we took away valuable insights from the conference that have helped shape our marketing approach.

    - Kgabo Karabo Maila, Digital Content Curator, Instinctif Partners Africa

  • I had the pleasure of attending the #NewGenTrends in Marketing conference today, which highlighted the evolving dynamics of our industry. From AI's influence on marketing to the ever-changing landscape of media and client/agency relationships, the sessions provided great insights into where our field is headed.
    A big thanks to Stephen Paxton for orchestrating such an event.

    - Rachelle Sadie, Integrated Account Director. The Brave Group

  • Congratulations on your recent #NewGenTrends in Marketing conference. The industry has been buzzing with feedback on what a first-class industry event it was (again) 🙏 Onwards and upwards

    - Tracy Jones, Founder & MD of Dialogue

  • From a sponsor perspective, well done for an absolutely superb conference. The feedback was fantastic from everyone I had the opportunity to interact with.

    - Ray Langa, Group CEO: South Africa, Leagas Delaney - 2024 Event Sponsor

  • The #NewGenTrends conference was so amazing, with so many important lessons learned about how to approach marketing and branding. From using awe and wonder in your thinking to using AI for content creation and encouraging #UGC. Finally, keeping concepts such as behavioral science and customer experience top of mind in our analysis of marketing data (to aid that strategic thinking and planning) 🤓

    - Nombulelo Bridgette Mini-Matsio, Digital Marketing, Volkswagen Group Africa

  • Powerful session #newgentrends In Marketing Conference. Desh Govender, TikTok. I could listen to you all day! Thank you Stephen Paxton on a fantastic day.

    - Caley May, Group Marketing Manager, Abcon Group

  • What an insightful day spent at the New Gen Marketing Conference yesterday. Thanks to Stephen Paxton and all the speakers for the very inspiring food for thought.

    - Gabi Goldstein, Chief Marketing Officer, Student Village

  • The audience: leading minds across agency & brand
    What an incredible session at the NewGenTrends in marketing conference with my co-host Raymond Langa 👏🏾
    Thank you for the warm welcome, and the amazing feedback on the day! 

    - Desh Govender, Head TikTok Brand Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Thought-provoking content and inspiration from Gareth Cliff. Well done Stephen Paxton for putting together a fantastic day.

    - David Pugh, Head of Studio at The Studio X, RCL Foods.

Event Sponsors & Media Partners

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  • WM2024
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  • Leagas Delaney RGB GRN