Kagiso Trust, in partnership with Food For Mzansi, invites stakeholders to Regenerative Futures SA 2026, an inaugural national gathering designed to catalyse systemic change in South Africa’s food, land and livelihoods sectors. This strategic convening addresses the urgent need to rebuild agricultural systems through regenerative practices that restore ecology while advancing inclusive economic growth.
Event Overview and Strategic Purpose
Regenerative Futures SA 2026 moves beyond theory to action, aligning investors, practitioners, researchers, policymakers and farming communities around a shared vision for scalable regenerative agriculture. The event positions Kagiso Trust as a catalytic convener, fostering coherence across fragmented efforts to create a living system with shared language, intent and direction.
Programme Highlights and Key Speakers
The two-day Johannesburg convening features:
- Opening reflections on land degradation, climate risk and rural livelihoods
- Strategic perspectives from government, impact investors and development finance institutions
- Leadership panels on innovation, policy, finance and agri-tech implementation
- Masterclasses on blended finance, risk-sharing models and tech-enabled farming systems
- Structured reflection sessions to consolidate cross-sector insights
Confirmed speakers include Dr Mankodi Moitse (CEO, Kagiso Trust), Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi (Director-General: Agriculture), and Bertie Coetzee (Lowerland Farm).
Lowerland Farm Immersion Experience
A select group will join a focused field visit on 14 July 2026 to Lowerland Farm near Prieska, Northern Cape. Participants will experience:
- Guided walks through certified organic regenerative landscapes
- Demonstrations of integrated livestock-crop rotational systems
- Hands-on learning in adaptive farm management
- Co-creation sessions on the Ecoversity model for farmer development
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Registration and Attendance Details
- Johannesburg Convening: 24-25 June 2026, 39 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch
- Northern Cape Immersion: 14 July 2026, Lowerland Farm, Prieska
- Cost: Complimentary (space limited)
- RSVP Required: Strictly by registration
Secure Your Participation
Access is complimentary but capacity is constrained. Confirm your attendance via the official portal: RSVP for Regenerative Futures SA 2026
Explore the full programme and vision: Regenerative Futures Programme Overview
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