
SAGEA 2025 CONFERENCE
About the ConferenceThis is more than just an event – it’s a platform for thought leadership, collaboration and influence!
The SAGEA 2025 Conference will connect you to colleagues who are committed to the attraction, recruitment, assessment, development, retention and everything in between - of young talent as employers, institutions of higher learning, foundations or solution providers.
Our team will ensure that you have opportunities to focus on issues impacting the graduate recruitment lifecycle for young talent – by learning from experts, discovering how they have dealt with the latest challenges and opportunities – from the changing nature of early careers to unpacking ethics for students and graduates, understanding the CHRO’s role in driving the young talent agenda – and more. Using a combination of keynote speakers new and emerging insights, practical case studies and panel discussions, the format of the Conference will encourage sharing of information, feedback, and debate.
In-person attendance,
with accommodation
In-person attendance,
without accommodation
Virtual attendance
via livestreaming
- Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- Graduate Programme Manager
- Early Careers Consultant
- Career Centre Co-Ordinator or Manager
- Talent Acquisition Specialist or Manager
- Talent Officer
- HR Manager
- HR Consultant
- HR Business Partner
- Learning Development Specialist
- Human Capital Manager
- Human Capital Partner
Important Dates
Monday 14 July 2025 |
Conference bookings open |
Friday 12 September 2025 |
Early bird offers expire |
Tuesday 30 September 2025 |
Payment deadline for Early bird bookings |
Friday 31 October 2025 |
Conference bookings close |
Wednesday 12 November 2025 |
Conference, Day One: 12h30-16h30 |
Thursday 13 November 2025 |
Conference, Day Two: 09h00-15h30 |
Thursday 13 November 2025 |
Gala Dinner and SAGEA Awards Presentation: 19h00 onwards |
Friday 14 November 2025 |
Conference, Day Three: 09h00-12h00 |
“It was a fantastic conference Cathy and Camilla, well done to you and the team for yet another highly successful event!”
“You really pulled out all of the stops with the keynote speakers this year, they were all excellent.”
“The conference was excellent overall.”
“The 2023 conference was the best I have attended thus far. The blend of speakers and topics gave me great insights and different perspectives pertaining to the youth market. Hats off to the SAGEA team! You improve your game consistently to give us the best experience and learning. Thank you.”
“This conference was great for my development as a Career Services professional in Higher Education. Thank you so much for the opportunity.”
“Topics were very relevant. I loved how both the voices of Employers and Universities were loud and clear through the conversations.”
“This was my first time attending the conference and WOW what an amazing experience! Thank you to the SAGEA team for such an amazing event.”
“This conference was a success, and it truly was well organised. The refreshments, food and drinks were great, the engagements with others as well as the network opportunities were numerous. The atmosphere was great. Cathy and team can be very proud of this feat and trust that it can only be built upon in years to come.”
“I loved the panel discussions; the idea was refreshing for me.”
Sponsorship Opportunities
We would like to extend an offer to our SAGEA members to sponsor certain elements of the Conference and there are several sponsorship options to be considered. These options are flexible, and we would be happy to chat about any different sponsorship ideas you may have.
Sponsorship of the 2025 SAGEA Conference will provide your organisation with a unique opportunity to establish yourself as a thought leader and source of best practice, promote your products and services to a range of talent and career professionals and establish valuable relationships which you can continue to build following the Conference. We aim to offer a selection of partnership opportunities, catering for a range of budgets.
For further details about sponsorship options please contact either cathy.sims@sagea.org.za or camilla.pennington@sagea.org.za
Conference Costs
Conference Package
Cost
With Member's Discount
Early Bird - Full Conference (In-Person)
R 11,320
R 9,500
Early Bird - Full Conference (Virtual)
R 6,700
R 5,600
Full Conference (In-Person)
R 14,150
R 11,850
Full Conference (Virtual)
R 8,050
R 6,750
Gala Dinner and SAGEA Awards ONLY
R 1,700
Please take note of the following:
Early-bird bookings must be paid in full by 30 September 2025 to qualify for the discounted price. Late payments will result in tickets being charged at full rates.
- Our cancellation policy for events is as follows:
- Cancellation 30 days or more before – 100% refund
- Cancellation 15 – 30 days – 50% refund
- Cancellation 15 days or less before – no refund
However, replacements of attendees may be made at no charge, up to 48 hours before the event.
By booking tickets to attend the Conference you accept these Terms & Conditions.