Samsung Launches Insightful Women in Dialogue Series

The inspiring maiden series gives women in Africa a meaningful platform to discuss and

explore their increasing role in the ICT sector

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 08 September 2021 – On Friday 20 August, Samsung South Africa kicked off its annual Samsung Women in Dialogue series. Aimed at providing a platform to cultivate inspiring conversations amongst women in the technology field, the dialogue was driven by international speaker and event MC, Jo-Ann Strauss. Joining her on the panel was, Dr Aisha R. Pandor, co-founder and CEO of multi-award winning online home services platform –SweepSouth; Dr. Penny Law co-founder and current Dean of Regenesys; Ndileka Mandela a social activist, former ICU nurse and the head of a rural upliftment organisation Thembekile Mandela Foundation; as well as Samsung Africa, Chief Marketing officer, Dudu Mokholo. The panellists shared their personal stories and perspectives to illuminate the most pressing issues for women in the 21st century and narrate the remarkable role now have in the technology sector.

“This series celebrates ordinary women in an extraordinary way.  As the industry grows and leaders emerge, we hope to give our women the forum to feel empowered to tell their story, to connect and inspire a new wave of leaders. As Samsung, we believe this will lead to innovation, motivation and leadership growth within Samsung and throughout the ICT sector. We want our women to feel inspired and celebrate the tremendous efforts women make to shape a more equal future for all”, said Zain Reddiar, HR Director at Samsung Africa.

The Samsung Women in Dialogue series outlined a clear vision for how women can thrive in the ICT industry, and the necessary boundaries needed to enable inclusivity, resulting in a shift in attitudes and behaviour. It places women’s unique stories at the forefront of its mission to positively impact people, companies, industry, and society at large. The dialogue provided a candid exchange, facilitating a stimulating and motivating conversation.

Launched during Women’s month, the Samsung Women in Dialogue series is a reminder of the struggle for equality, which must be addressed. Globally, this was expressed through the #ChooseToChallenge theme, noting that a challenged world is an alert world, and from challenge comes the need for change. In South Africa, this year’s Women’s Month theme is: Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future’. Samsung drew inspiration from both themes to create the series and guide the narrative.

“As Samsung, we believe that the future is female, and all businesses and the industry will benefit greatly from placing women at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution. We must work together for this aim, and when we do, we will be Stronger Together. The country and industry can only move confidently into a future where the efforts of all people are recognised in equal measures”, concluded Reddiar.