BMF V20 Summit 2025: Inclusive Humanity – Advancing Equity Through Shared Values 

Sandton, Gauteng – August 8, 2025 
The Black Management Forum (BMF) is set to host one of its most anticipated annual events, the BMF V20 Summit under the powerful theme: “Inclusive Humanity: Advancing Equity Through Shared Values.” Scheduled for Friday, August 8th at the Nedbank Head Office in Sandton, this summit brings together a distinguished network of South African leaders, executives, policymakers, and social innovators to drive the national agenda on equity and inclusive leadership. 

A Platform for Purpose-Driven Leadership 

The summit aims to go beyond conventional conversations about leadership by focusing on shared values as a foundation for inclusive economic participation, ethical governance, and transformative leadership. In a nation still navigating the structural impacts of inequality, the BMF V20 Summit calls on current and future leaders to ground their decisions in humanity, unity, and purpose. 

The central question posed to attendees: “How can we advance equity in South Africa through leadership that unites us rather than divides us?” 

Keynote Insight from Mteto Nyati 

This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Mteto Nyati, esteemed business leader and Chair of Business Systems Group (BSG). Known for his principled leadership and dedication to transformation, Nyati is expected to share insights on how shared human values can influence boardroom decisions, national development, and youth empowerment. 

Strategic Themes & Focus Areas 

The event will explore key themes critical to South Africa’s progress: 

• Inclusive Leadership Models: Embracing diversity across sectors 

• Transformation and Equity: Reimagining the role of business in nation-building 

• Ethical Governance: Fostering accountability and moral courage in leadership 

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Government, private sector, and civil society alignment 

The BMF V20 Summit provides an intersection where policy, corporate strategy, and grassroots innovation converge, with the goal of cultivating a future where opportunity is no longer dictated by background or proximity to power. 

Who Should Attend? 

The summit is designed for a wide range of stakeholders, including: 

• Senior corporate executives and board members 

• Policy-makers and public servants 

• Academics and ethics scholars 

• Youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and community advocates 

Participation is by invitation and pre-registration, with details shared through official BMF social media channels and newsletters. 

As South Africa marks significant milestones in its democratic journey, events like the BMF V20 Summit serve as essential touchpoints for reflection, realignment, and reaffirmation of national values. By placing inclusive humanity at the centre of leadership, the summit reinforces the idea that the country’s greatest resource is its people and the values they choose to uphold. 

Event Details at a Glance 

The BMF V20 Summit invites South Africans to imagine a future where leadership is not just about influence but about impact, compassion, and integrity. Through dialogue and shared action, the summit hopes to chart a path toward a more equitable and united nation.