Clevenard Open Project 2026 – Confirmed Official Programme: Lecturers, Speakers & Keynote Speakers, including Participation Fee Details
The Clevenard Open Project 2026 will take place 27–30 August 2026 in Alicante, Spain. We are excited to announce our confirmed lecturers, speakers, and keynote speakers. The list is still growing, with 35 speakers each day for three days (105 sessions total), and the event will conclude with the Clevenard Global Awards on the last day.
Participation requires a registration fee, which helps us maintain the quality and prominence of the event. Details and registration are available here: https://clevenard.com/news/edwc
Join us for this exceptional gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Contact & Registration : Phone: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16
See Confirmed Lecturers, Speakers & Keynote Speakers
Abiel Elson Mawere
International Relations & Youth Empowerment Specialist
Date Day 1 (27 August): Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
Keynote: Empowering Youth for Global Leadership: Bridging Diplomacy, Sustainability & Innovation
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4340
Alhaji Lai Mohammed
Global Public Affairs Strategist | Cultural Diplomat | Nigeria’s Longest-Serving Minister of Information & Culture
Keynote Topic: Culture, Heritage, and Innovation: Driving Global Impact and Sustainable Development
Day 1 (27 August): Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
Day 3 — Saturday, 29 August 2026 (Global Tourism & International Film Celebration)
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4286
Spanish: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4287
French: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4288
Book: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4356
Amb Dr. Levy Mokgale Motebejane
Keynote Speech Topic: Leadership Transformation, Global Partnerships & Empowerment
Day 3 — Saturday, 29 August 2026 (Global Tourism & International Film Celebration)
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4237
Spanish: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4239
French: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4238
Ambassador Collins Archie-Pearce
Filmmaker & Cultural Ambassador
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4247
Ambassador Fikile Hlatshwayo
Tourism Thought Leader
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4251
Cde. Winston Radikolo
President, Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU)
Keynote: Education, Leadership & Transformative Policies in Africa
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4336
Colisile Hloniphile Tfwala
Financial Educator & Award-Winning African Leader
Lecture: Creating Generational Wealth & Sustainable Economic Strategies
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4243
Cuthbert Ncube
Chairperson, African Tourism Board
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4362
Dijara Santos
CEO, DeLà | Founder, Africa 360
Keynote: Bridging Brazil & Africa: Social Innovation & Inclusive Economic Growth
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4347
Dr Abulfas M. Garayev
Global Thought Leader in Culture & Tourism
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4289
Dr Alain St. Ange
Former Minister of Tourism (Seychelles)
Keynote: Tourism as a Global Catalyst: Transforming Economies, Cultures, and Communities
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4189
French: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4282
Dr Aradhana Khowala
Global CEO & Futurist
Lecture: Africa’s Demographic Power & the Future of Global Prosperity
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4244
Dr Carol Bouwer
Media Producer & Cultural Custodian
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4337
Dr Danisa E. Baloyi
Global Business Leader & Governance Expert
Keynote: Economic Leadership, Ethical Governance & Sustainable Growth
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4229
Dr Dipuo Philicia Mosana Khumalo
Entrepreneur & Industrial Innovator
Keynote: Global Economy, Industry & Inclusive Growth
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4240
Dr Djon Jilles
Director, African Chamber of Commerce in China
Lecture: China–Africa Economic Diplomacy for a Sustainable Global Future
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4314
Dr Dornett Elizabeth McIntosh
Chancellor, Heart Bible International University
Keynote: Faith, Psychology & Leadership: Building a Spiritually Rooted Generation of Global Change-Makers
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4364
Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi
Permanent Secretary, Federal Civil Service Commission, Nigeria
Keynote: Innovation, Policy Coherence & Institutional Excellence
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4350
Dr Lungile P. Dlamini
International Public Sector Leader
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4265
Dr Vathi Papu-Zamxaka
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Tshwane University of Technology
Keynote: Science, Innovation & the Future of Global Education
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4353
Dr Winnie Mashaba
Gospel Music Artist & Entrepreneur
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4345
Empress Pauline Lambou
Women’s Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Education & Good Governance Advocate
Keynote: Royal Kingdom of Bamougong – Leadership, Education, Inclusion & Women’s Empowerment in Africa
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4333
Gcinashe Gcanga
Founder, Redefining Menopause Africa
Presentation: Self-Love: A 100-Day Life-Transforming Journey
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4321
Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Balbina Malheiros Dias da Silva
Ambassador of Angola to Spain
Keynote: Global Diplomacy & Sustainable Development: Strategies for Inclusive Growth
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4300
Portuguese: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4303
Spanish: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4302
Her Excellency Ambassador Dr Tokozile Xasa-Sibotoboto
Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg & EU
Keynote: Global Diplomacy & Sustainable Development
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4304
Her Excellency Dr. Sindiswa Mzamo
Founder, Circle of Global Business Women
Keynote: Women, Power & the Global Economy: From Inclusion to Impact
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4310
Her Excellency Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa
Global Culture & Heritage Leader
Keynote: Culture, Heritage & Innovation: Driving Global Impact and Sustainable Development
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4276
His Excellency Dr. Ambassador King Bongwe II
Traditional Leader & Diplomat
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4330
His Excellency Mr. Nico Barito
Special Envoy, Republic of Seychelles
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4292
Hon. Clément Muya Muboyayi
Senator, Democratic Republic of Congo
Keynote: Governance & Regional Collaboration for Sustainable Development
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4370
Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Minister of Tourism
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4296
Hon. Kamal Abdulsatar Haji
Mayor of Zanzibar City
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4365
Hon. Lynette Karenyi
Zimbabwean Legislator & Social Advocate
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4331
Honour His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh
High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to the United Kingdom
Keynote: Empowering the Next Generation: Education, Leadership & Global Opportunities for African Youth
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4346
H.E. Sir Ambassador (Rev.) Professor Oluwafemi Emmanuel Esan
Vice-Chancellor, El-Roi London University
Keynote: Transpersonal Mental Health Clinic
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4349
HRH Princess Sikhanyiso of Eswatini
Director of Economic Affairs
Headline Speaker
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4268
Justine Kiska
CEO, ATB Africa Talks Business
Keynote: African Business Growth & Entrepreneurship
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4367
Lilly Ajarova
Senior Presidential Advisor on Tourism, Government of Uganda
Keynote: Sustainable Leadership in Tourism, Conservation & Cultural Stewardship
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4372
Queen Empress Melody Kweba
Founder & 1st President, AWIMA
Keynote: Empowering Women, Driving Global Prosperity
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4342
Ms Thembeka Valencia Mnisi
President, SAWIC
Keynote: Building Inclusive Infrastructure Economies
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4341
Mrs Margaret Millicent Skosana
Director General, Office of the Premier of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Lecture: Building Capable, Ethical & Developmental States
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4308
Nicki Page
Founder, In Harmony with Nicki Page
Keynote: We Need to Create the Bridge — Building Global Tourism Cooperation
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4273
Nomonde Mbekeni
Founder & CEO, Elegant Class Consulting
Keynote: Purpose, Leadership & Financial Empowerment
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4344
Princess Nandile Ndamase
Founder, Princess Nandile Ndamase Foundation NPC
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4363
Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Argo
Pan-African Scholar & Global Policy Advisor
Keynote: Channeling Remittances: A Financial Instrument for Local Development in Migrants’ Countries of Origin
Spanish: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4228
French: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4227
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4226
Dr. Sanele Justice Gamede
Day 1 — Thursday, 27 August 2026, under the Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit,
Keynote: The Power of Education, Mentorship & Lifelong Learning in Transforming the Next Generation
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4374
H.E. Mariam Ally Lesian
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: sharing her insights on advancing sustainable tourism, international collaboration, and Africa’s cultural and economic potential.
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4375
Ms. Paulina Mbala Elago
Day 2 (28 August 2026) during the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit
Keynote: Advancing Africa’s Trade Competitiveness through Regional Integration and the AfCFTA
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4376
Prof. Dr. Olanrewaju Abraham, V.C
Day 1 (27 August): Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
Keynote: Faith-Driven Leadership for Sustainable Development & Global Impact.
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4377
MOGOLO BAIKONEGI MOKGOSI
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: Reimagining African Aviation: Driving Tourism, Connectivity & Economic Transformation Through Strategic Airline Leadership.
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4378
Lebo Sekgobela
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration.
Keynote: The Power of Creative Arts in Shaping Global Tourism & Cultural Identity.
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4380
Primrose Kurima
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration.
Keynote: Offering insights into leadership, empowerment, and the global creative economy.
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4380
Nancy Abdelhadi Elbassiouny
Day 2 during the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit.
Keynote: The Strategic Role of the Global South in Future Global Investment and Supply Chains.
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4389
Stephane Talnan
Day 2 during the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit.
Keynote: Advancing Pan-African Economic Growth Through Strategic Diplomacy and Investment Partnerships.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4387
Emmanuel Neossi
Day 2 during the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit.
Keynote: Driving Industrialization and Value Creation in Africa’s Cocoa Sector”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4385
Fokou Ngnintedem
Day 2 during the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit.
Keynote: sharing insights from his extensive experience in business, investment, and entrepreneurship.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4383
HE Ambassador Seraki Matsebe
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: Global Governance, Human Rights, and Cultural Diplomacy: Building Bridges Across Nations.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4395
Ashley Mama
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: Empowering Communities & Driving Global Economic Participation.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4394
Lerato Rebecca Mabena
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: Property Development, Leadership and Economic Empowerment: Building Sustainable Communities Through Strategic Investment.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4393
H.E. Prof. Dr. Sanji Mmasenono Monageng
Day 3 (29 August 2026) during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: Global Governance, Human Rights, and Cultural Diplomacy: Building Bridges Across Nations”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4393
Slaven Gajović
Day 2 – 28 August 2026: Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit
Keynote: Building Smart Cities and Mega Infrastructure for Africa’s Sustainable Economic Future.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4391
Lilly Alfonso
Day 3 — Friday, 29 August 2026, during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Keynote: Elevating African Fashion on the Global Stage: Creativity, Identity and the Business of Design.”
English: https://clevenard.com/blogs/view/4397
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