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    • SASMEA Offers
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    • SASMEA Africa
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    • Book a Speaker
    • Business Funding
    • Special Offers
  • Home
  • SASMEA Offers
  • Membership
  • Log In
  • Contact and Submissions
  • SASMEA Africa
  • Green - Renewable Energy
  • National Dialogue
  • Industry Updates
  • Upcoming events
  • Training Courses
  • Cannabis and MSME
  • Book a Speaker
  • Business Funding
  • Special Offers

Enhance your events with a SASMEA Speaker

Make your events engaging, insightful and transformational

 

Professional Speakers for Conferences, Events, Workshops and Business Forums


SASMEA partners with experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging speakers who bring real-world expertise to audiences across South Africa. Whether you are hosting a conference, leadership summit, networking event, industry forum, staff development programme, awards function, or entrepreneurial workshop, we can connect you with speakers who inspire, educate, and create lasting impact.


Our speaker network includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, industry specialists, economists, technology experts, leadership coaches, marketing professionals, and subject matter experts from a wide range of sectors. Each speaker is selected not only for their expertise but also for their ability to deliver relevant, practical, and engaging presentations that resonate with audiences.


Today's business environment is changing rapidly. Organisations need fresh ideas, innovative thinking, and actionable insights to remain competitive. SASMEA speakers help audiences navigate these challenges by sharing practical strategies, emerging trends, industry best practices, and real-life experiences that can be applied immediately.


Whether your objective is to motivate a team, educate business owners, stimulate discussion, promote innovation, develop leadership skills, or provide industry-specific knowledge, we will work with you to identify the right speaker for your audience and event goals.


Topics Include:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Growth
  • Leadership and Management
  • Artificial Intelligence and Technology
  • Marketing and Digital Transformation
  • Economic and Industry Trends
  • Small Business Development
  • Innovation and Future Thinking
  • Sales and Customer Experience
  • Personal Development and Motivation
  • Workforce Skills and Productivity
  • Industry-Specific Expertise


At SASMEA, we believe great speakers do more than deliver presentations—they spark ideas, inspire action, and create meaningful change.


Looking for a speaker for your next event? Contact us today to discuss your requirements and let us help you create an exceptional experience for your audience.

Speaker Enquiry

Inspire, Educate, and Make an Impact! - Become a SASMEA Speaker

Whether your expertise lies in leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, technology, marketing, innovation, or industry-specific topics, we welcome passionate professionals who are committed to sharing their knowledge and inspiring others.


Becoming a SASMEA speaker is an opportunity to build your professional profile, showcase your expertise, connect with business leaders, and contribute to the growth of South Africa's SME sector.


Interested in joining our speaker network? Click the link below to apply and become a SASMEA speaker.

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Howard Johnson

Entrepreneur - Speaker - Trainer

  

Howard Johnson is a seasoned entrepreneur driven by a clear vision: to build and sustain enterprises that meaningfully contribute to economic growth and community development.


He is an engaging public speaker and facilitator who regularly participates in business discussions, networking events, entrepreneurial platforms, and motivational engagements. Through his business and leadership stage show, ‘Like A Boss’, he creates conversations around entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth insights. His speaking style is professional, relatable, and motivating, making him effective at connecting with diverse audiences across different sectors. 


Howard served as the founding Chairperson of the EduSA (the language school association) and co-founded the SAYTC (South African Youth Travel Confederation). His commitment to industry development extended to his role as Chairperson of SATSA Western Cape for three years, during which he also served on the national board. In addition, he chaired the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Advisory Committee on Tourism, contributing to academic–industry alignment and the advancement of tourism education.


He is increasingly dedicated to empowering emerging entrepreneurs through public speaking engagements, strategic advisory work, and targeted training interventions—leveraging decades of experience to inspire sustainable business growth and responsible leadership.


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