Curtain Raiser: Sport & Marathon
CST Awards Evening
Day 1 ‐ Workshop Programme
Mapping the Invisible Economy: Measuring the Impact of Namibia’s Creative Sector
Sophie Haikali
Tips on Cycling: Demonstration on What to Do and What Not to Do When Cycling
Frank – Cycletec, in collaboration with the Federation
The City Is the Game: Building the Ultimate African Experience
Albe Botha
Bank Windhoek Presents
Bank Windhoek
Producing Quality Commercial Content in Namibia
StoryWorks
Panel: Sustainable Funding for Sports Development through Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Hon. Dino Ballotti; federations, Ministry, prospective donors & stadium-funding partners
Beyond Bookings: What the Enjoy Platform Means for Namibia
Panel led by Carli Abrantes, with At Kronenhof Lodge, Hotel Thule and guests
Event Safety and Standards Seminar
Charlotte Benade (DBA)
The Creative Sector ‐ What It Means for the Economy and Its Potential
NSA, Cirrus
In Conversation with NBA Africa: Queen of the Continent ‐ Is Basketball a Namibian or African Sport?
NBA Africa, Nigel, Queens of the Continent
Your Kitchen: Quality Catering for the Tourism Industry
Your Kitchen, Enjoy Travel
Human-to-Human in an AI World: Why Authentic Connection Will Always Win
Carla Haak
Day 2 ‐ Workshop Programme
Retaining History: Preserving Namibia’s Creative and Audiovisual Heritage
Joel Haikali – Propaganda
Careers in Football
Shekutamba Nepembe
Showcasing Namibia’s Variety Tourism: Branding Namibia Beyond Wildlife (Adventure, Skydiving and More)
NTV, Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board
International Sport Collaboration: The Namibian Cricket Success Story
Johan Muller and Justin Kemp
Sport Storytelling & Impact
Gouws Frans Cronje
Building Namibia’s Most Loved Sport (Football) at School Level ‐ Growing Talent to CAF-Level and Beyond
Sheku Nepembe
Buy Namibian, Grow Namibian: Unlocking Tourism’s Multiplier Effect for the Creative and Sport Economy
Dagmar Honsbein, Daniel Hoff (Kelp Blue), HAN, Enjoy; Tannan Groenewald (IJG Namibia)
Namibia’s Road to Los Angeles 2028: A National Campaign to Rally Namibia Behind Our Athletes
Namibia Olympic Committee ‐ Chairperson Ndeulipula Hamunumwa
Stage Actors’ Training Lab: From Script to Stage
NTN
PPPs to Build and Maintain Sports Infrastructure
I-Ben Nashandi, Executive Director, NPC
Promoting Namibia as a Destination for Mountaineering Tourism (Fish River and Beyond)
NWR, Gondwana, Namibia Tourism Board, German Embassy, MEFT
Masterclass: Namibia in the Regional & Global Movie Industry ‐ Focus on Animation & Children (2D Animation Workshop)
Rex Animation
Performance Art and Mental Health
Ashwyn Mberi
Building Namibian/Regional Global Winning Books & Authorships
Estelle Tjipuka
Boxing: Namibia’s Most Decorated Sport? ‐ Masterclass and Demonstration
Nesto Tobias / Sunshine Boxing
Digital Intelligence: Who Controls How AI Recommends Your Destination
Martha Blum, Namibia Tourism Board, Intouch
Culture in Motion: Traditional Sports, Heritage and Tourism (UNESCO)
Alexis Saillard (UNESCO)
Martial Arts Namibia (MAN) & Ring Contact Fighting Arts (RCFA)
Martial Arts Namibia
Building Namibia as a MICE Destination
Namibia Tourism Board / Namibia Convention Bureau
Namibia Indigenous Combat Sports Federation
Namibia Indigenous Combat Sports Federation
Namibia as a Location for International Film Production: Opportunities, Incentives and Access
Namibia Film Commission, Ministry of Finance (Incentives)
Para-Taekwondo & Conventional Taekwondo: Understanding the Differences & Inclusivity
Ms Geneva De Jager
The Tourism Sector ‐ What It Means for the Economy and Its Potential
NSA, Simonis Storm (Economist)
Day 3 ‐ Workshop Programme
How Namibian Artistry Becomes Enterprises Through Innovation
NIH Hub Member
Springbok Rugby: Learning from Africa’s Most Successful Rugby Team
Handré Pollard / Jannie de Beer
Air Connectivity: The Primary Enabler for International Tourism
Bisey Uirab
Masterclass: Visual Arts and Distributing Your Work Internationally
John Mwafangeyo, Dallins Strings and Art, Secilie Jacobs, Julia Imene (MIRT)
Beyond AI: Emerging Tech for Creatives
NIH Hub Member
Athletics ‐ Identifying and Developing a Potential Athlete: From Talent Identification to High Performance
Henk Botha
Visa Facilitation, Border Welcome and Departure
Daniella Naris (Director of Immigration), Ministry of Home Affairs, NIPDB, Business Africa
Masterclass: Content Creation for Social Media & Digital Platforms
Jaimee Lee Loss, Twinfluencers, Zulu Boy, Marve Shilongo
Mind Your Business: The Business of Creativity, IP & Ownership
Hilary Wang
Disability & Inclusion in Sport
Simalumba Nawa (NIH)
Namibia’s Diamond Journey
NAMDIA, Namibia Diamond Board, OL Leisure
Masterclass: The K-pop Effect ‐ How Music Can Build a Nation’s Brand (Growing a Namibian Music Brand)
Culture Officers (Directorate of Education), Brand Namibia Council, Lazarus Jacobs
From Camera to Audience: How to Get Your Local Film on Screen
Jacky Pop (Films Icon), Adam
Leadership Conversation: From the Field to the Boardroom ‐ How Sport Shapes Leadership, Character and Success
Monica Geingos
Namibia as an Astrotourism Destination
To Be Confirmed
Fashion Design and International Modelling Beyond Talent: Building Skills, Collaboration and Opportunities for Namibia’s Creative Industry
Melissa Poulton
Sylvia Workshop
Sylvia
Digital Payment Platforms: Unlocking Namibia’s Earning Potential and Positioning the Region on the Global Stage
Panel ‐ MICT, Bank of Namibia, Bank Windhoek, CRAN, Google Pay, Apple Pay, US Embassy
The Sports Sector ‐ What It Means for the Economy and Its Potential
NSA, Tunga Mboti
Namibia as a Cruise Ship Destination
NamPort, Namibia Tourism Board, NIPDB, MSC
Publishing, Licensing and Distributing Your Content
Andrew Botelle (Baxu and the Giants), DJ Dreas (Gasdistro), Florian Schott (Baxu and the Giants), Netflix Known Associates
Namibia as a Hunting Destination
NAPHA
Polo Day
Full speaker line-ups and session details will be confirmed closer to the event.
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Day 1 ‐ Sport & Entertainment
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–21:00 | Expo Gates Open | Hage Geingob Stadium |
| 09:00–15:00 | Kids Zone | Kids Zone |
| 08:00–22:00 | Food Zone Open | Food Zone |
| 12:00–20:00 | Exhibitors Open | All Exhibition Areas |
| 09:00–13:00 | E-sports | NRU Boardroom |
| 09:00–13:00 | Chess Competition | NMH VIP Tent |
| 09:00–13:00 | Volleyball (M&F) | SportWrap Fields |
| 09:00–13:00 | Basketball (F) | NSH Zone (Parking) |
| 09:00–13:00 | Workshops | NMTA Workshop Suites |
| 16:30–19:30 | Opening Ceremony | ESP Main Stage |
| 19:30–20:00 | DJ Ero | ESP Main Stage |
| 20:00–20:30 | Stakes Boy | ESP Main Stage |
| 20:30–21:00 | The Ells | ESP Main Stage |
| 21:00–21:30 | Big Ben | ESP Main Stage |
| 21:30–22:30 | Mampi (Zambia) | ESP Main Stage |
| 23:00 | Expo Closes | Hage Geingob Stadium |
Day 2 ‐ Sport & Entertainment
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–21:00 | Expo Gates Open | Hage Geingob Stadium |
| 09:00–15:00 | Kids Zone | Kids Zone |
| 08:00–23:00 | Food Zone Open | Food Zone |
| 12:00–20:00 | Exhibitors Open | All Exhibition Areas |
| 09:00–13:00 | E-sports | Boardroom |
| 09:00–13:00 | Chess Competition | NMH VIP Tent |
| 09:00–13:00 | Football | SportWrap Fields |
| 09:00–17:30 | Workshops | NMTA Workshop Suites |
| 15:00–17:00 | CST Choir Clash | ESP Main Stage |
| 17:00–18:00 | Savannah Comedy Hour | ESP Main Stage |
| 18:00–19:00 | Bridal Competition | ESP Main Stage |
| 19:00–21:30 | Suzy Eises, Fashion Show & Poetry | ESP Main Stage |
| 21:30–22:15 | Jaliza | ESP Main Stage |
| 22:15–23:00 | Lioness | ESP Main Stage |
| 23:00–00:00 | Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe) | ESP Main Stage |
| 00:15 | Expo Closes | Hage Geingob Stadium |
Day 3 ‐ Sport & Entertainment
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–21:00 | Expo Gates Open | Hage Geingob Stadium |
| 09:00–15:00 | Kids Zone | Kids Zone |
| 08:00–23:00 | Food Zone Open | Food Zone |
| 12:00–20:00 | Exhibitors Open | All Exhibition Areas |
| 09:00–13:00 | E-sports | Boardroom |
| 09:00–13:00 | Chess Competition | NMH VIP Tent |
| 09:00–13:00 | Volleyball (M&F) | Sportwrap Fields |
| 09:00–13:00 | Basketball (M) | NSH Zone (Parking) |
| 09:00–17:30 | Workshops | NMTA Workshop Suites |
| 14:00–17:00 | Traditional Games | Sportwrap Fields |
| 16:00–17:45 | Dance Competition | ESP Main Stage |
| 18:00–19:00 | Chinese Business vs Media Football | SportWrap Fields |
| 17:45–18:45 | Body Building Competition | ESP Main Stage |
| 18:45–19:15 | Vaugh Ahrens | ESP Main Stage |
| 19:15–19:45 | Azaria | ESP Main Stage |
| 19:45–20:15 | DJ Stizzo | ESP Main Stage |
| 20:15–20:45 | Tumi Muhammed | ESP Main Stage |
| 20:45–21:15 | DJ Vuyo | ESP Main Stage |
| 21:15–22:00 | Clayton M (Angola) | ESP Main Stage |
| 22:00–23:00 | Oscar Mbo (South Africa) | ESP Main Stage |
| 23:00–00:00 | Gazza | ESP Main Stage |
| 00:15 | Expo Closes | Hage Geingob Stadium |
Times and line-ups are confirmed closer to the event.
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