MACE

✨ What a Day 1! ✨

Day 1 of the reminded us exactly why The Human Touch matters. From the powerful words of Nicky Verd, Prof Kathija Yassim, and Prof Alta van der Merwe, to dynamic discussions led by Martin Viljoen, John Bailey, Suzanne Paxton, Dave Mckenzie, and Evert Kleynhans — our minds are buzzing with inspiration! 💡

Thank you to all our incredible speakers for sparking conversations, connection, and creativity that will continue long after this conference.

And to end the day under the Johannesburg sky with a delicious braai dinner at the BOMA — what a perfect way to celebrate collaboration, community, and new friendships. 🤝🔥

Here’s to an unforgettable start to MACE 2025 — let’s keep the energy flowing into Day 2!

“Think like a machine. Act like a human.” 💡

A powerful reminder from our keynote speaker, Nicky Verd (Digitally Fit Global), who inspired us to embrace innovation without losing what makes us truly unique — our human touch.

She reminded us that while AI can think, process, and analyse… it can’t SMILE — and that’s where our power lies. 😊

What a brilliant start to the — a space where technology meets humanity, and connection drives creativity.

💧 The Human Touch 💧

At MACE 2025, we celebrate the people behind the progress — the humans who bring creativity, empathy, and connection to everything we do. 🤍

Our conference gift — a beautiful MACE water bottle — is more than just a keepsake. It’s a symbol of unity and shared purpose: people from different walks of life, backgrounds, and stories, all coming together with one goal — to advance marketing, communication, and advancement in higher education. 🌈✨

Because while technology may shape the way we work, it’s the human touch that gives our work meaning.

🎉 Welcome to the 2025 MACE Annual Conference! 🎉

It’s finally here — two inspiring days of connection, collaboration, and celebration at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg! 💡✨

Over 12–13 November, delegates from across the country will come together to explore this year’s theme:
“The Human Touch: Marketing, Advancement & Communication in the era of Social Media and AI.”

We’re so excited for two days packed with ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we continue to advance the fields of marketing, communication, and advancement in higher education.

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Here’s to a beautiful two days of learning, connecting, and celebrating excellence together! 🌍🤝

The vibe is electric as venues are being set and delegates start arriving for ! ⚡️
It’s that special time of year when our Marketing, Advancement, and Communication colleagues take centre stage, sharing ideas, learning from each other and making lasting connections. 💬✨
Take a peek at the calm before the buzz in these photos, then check out today’s speaker line-up and sessions below. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts! 📸