Advancing Corporate Leadership
in Disability Inclusion
Houghton Hotel, South Africa — hosted by Afrika Tikkun in partnership with Valuable 500 and the Gauteng Provincial Government.
A Pivotal Summit for Companies Prioritising Disability Inclusion
The Inaugural Valuable 500 Africa Summit 2025 is the premier business forum for corporate leaders, policymakers and disability advocates to shape Africa's approach to disability inclusion in business.
This summit is a strategic opportunity to engage with global industry leaders, learn from best practices, and position your business at the forefront of disability inclusion in Africa. Event supporters include the Lubner Family Foundation, This.day, the SAB Foundation, and Rand Mutual, with event partners Valuable 500 and the Gauteng Provincial Government.
Why Engage with Valuable 500?
Valuable 500 is the world's largest CEO-led movement focused on embedding disability inclusion into business leadership. This global organisation unites over 500 partners and companies from the world's leading corporations working together to end disability exclusion and accelerate inclusion for the one in five people living with a disability worldwide. Valuable 500 represents companies employing over 22 million people globally, with a combined market value of $8 trillion.
By joining the Valuable 500, your company joins a powerful movement that drives change through Synchronised Collective Action — channelling the power of 500 partners working in harmony, moving in the same direction, against the same system barriers.
This summit is an opportunity for African businesses to align with global best practices and integrate disability inclusion into their corporate strategy. Valuable 500 partners and companies commit to action in three key areas:
Leadership
Putting disability inclusion on the leadership agenda.
Reporting
Tackling the disability data gap to create business accountability.
Representation
Ensuring disabled people are represented authentically and participate at every stage of the process.
Afrika Tikkun: Your Premier Partner for Disability Inclusion
Afrika Tikkun is a globally recognised leader in equipping persons with disabilities (PwD) with the skills, training, and opportunities needed to succeed in the workforce. Afrika Tikkun provides a one-stop solution for companies looking to implement real, measurable disability inclusion strategies.
Workforce Readiness Programmes
Tailored training that prepares persons with disabilities for employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles.
Employer Training & Collaboration
Working with businesses to develop inclusive hiring strategies and accessible work environments.
Technology-Driven Learning
Ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to digital skills training and assistive technology to participate fully in today's workforce.
Afrika Tikkun Foundation: Driving Advocacy for Disability Rights
Afrika Tikkun Foundation focuses on policy advocacy and corporate accountability, ensuring that disability inclusion moves beyond compliance to transformative action. Together, Afrika Tikkun and the Valuable 500 drive meaningful, sustainable change.
- Collaborating with policymakers to establish regulatory frameworks for inclusion.
- Holding corporations accountable for disability commitments made in ESG and CSR strategies.
- Raising public awareness about the economic and social benefits of disability inclusion.
Get Involved in the Summit
The Inaugural Valuable 500 Africa Summit 2025 is where corporate leadership meets action. This is an opportunity to transform your company's approach to disability inclusion and align with global best practices. Join a movement that is reshaping business, breaking barriers, and unlocking Africa's economic potential.
This summit is designed for corporate decision-makers, policymakers, and disability inclusion leaders. Leaders in corporate sustainability, policy, disability inclusion, and economic development are also invited to submit proposals to speak at the summit.