Keynote Speakers
A global perspective on the relationship between mindfulness, compassion and diversity.

Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD
[via live streaming]
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts, United States

Mark Williams DPhil
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, Founding Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, England

Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela PhD
Professor and Research Chair for Historical Trauma & Transformation, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Jay Naidoo
Social Activist & Commentator, South Africa

Rebecca Crane PhD
Director, Masters in Mindfulness, Bangor University of North Wales

Rhonda Magee JD MA
Professor of Law, University of San Francisco & Chair Emeritus, The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, United States

Mandaza Kandemwa
Traditional Healer & Peacemaker, Zimbabwe

Ruth King MClin Psych
[via live streaming]
International Meditation Teacher & Emotional Wisdom Author & Life Coach, Charlotte, United States

David Treleaven PhD
Writer, Educator & Trauma Professional, United States
The Faculty

Nobantu Mpotulo MA
Facilitator & Leadership Coach, South Africa

Thanissara
Dharma Teacher, Author, Social Activist, USA

Kittisaro
Buddhist Teacher, Spiritual Guide, USA

Paula Ramírez MA
Trauma Specialist & Mindfulness Teacher, Colombia

Pateka Mtintsilana
Community Leader, Mindfulness Teacher, Social Entrepreneur, South Africa

Megan Reitz PhD
Professor of Leadership & Dialogue at Hult International Business School, UK

Linda Kantor MA PhD
Counselling Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, Yoga Teacher, South Africa

Casper Oelofsen BCom
International Executive Coach & Facilitator, South Africa

Sinethemba Mkanya MA, PhD Candidate
Lecturer & Researcher in African Traditional Healing, South Africa

Simon Whitesman MBChB
Medical Psychotherapist, Mindfulness Trainer & Educator, South Africa

Pete Milligan MBChB FCP
Pyschiatrist & Mindfulness Facilitator, South Africa

Lucy Draper-Clarke PhD
Educator & Mindfulness Teacher, Activist, South Africa

Chandasara BA Psych (Hon)
Political Activist, Dharma Retreat Teacher, South Africa

Nolitha Tsengiwe
Mindfulness Teacher, Psychologist & Executive Coach, South Africa