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Speakers
Speakers The World Association for Sport Management (WASM) is excited to announce the distinguished speakers who will be joining us for the WASM 2026 Conference, taking place from 3–6 March 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, at the historic Newlands Cricket Ground. Annemarie Hill In her role as Chief of Health Operations, Annemarie Hill is…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/our-team
Our Team
WASM 2026 co-chairs Conference Co-Chairs, Prof Brendon Knott (CPUT) and Prof Liandi van den Berg (NWU), are leading the 2026 World Association of Sport Management Cape Town conference. They bring extensive expertise in the field of Sports Management and provide strategic direction for the event, working closely with a dedicated team of…, Local Organising Committee:, Dr. Anita Lennox North-West University Ms. Anza Ramatsia Cape Peninsula University of Technology Mr. Ashley Jacobs Cape Peninsula University of Technology Prof. Brendon Knott Cape Peninsula University of Technology Mr. Christiaan Young Cape Peninsula University of Technology Mrs. Estelle Landsberg North-West University Dr. Fanie Roos North-West…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/ssirc-2025
SSIRC 2025
Current Conference SSIRC banner, Social Sciences International Research Conference, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, South Africa and the WorkWell Research Unit, 6 - 7 November: Conference sessions Conference Theme: Social Sciences Research in the AI era: Opportunities, Challenges and Threats Conference Proceedings , Conference objective: , The Social Science International Research Conference (SSIRC), organised by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University (NWU), South Africa, aims to connect researchers, academics, communities and practitioners to share information, research findings and experiences on several aspects in the fields of management, law,…, Conference Venue:, The Radisson Blu, Umhlanga Durban Radisson Blu Radisson Blu Radisson Blu, Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Analysis of Collective Decision-Making Business and Governance in General e-Business and e Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Information Systems Global Business Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles Service Business in a Global Economy/Service Management Behavioural Risk Management Strategic Management Supply…, FINANCE, ECONOMICS & ACCOUNTING, Financial Technology Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance Financial Innovation and Business Sustainability Financial Technology in the Public Sector Corporate Governance and Sustainability Sustainable finance Management Applied Economics Globalisation and Foreign Direct Investment Emerging Economies Funds Management …, LAW, Anti-Dumping Law Law Intellectual Property Law Environmental Law Employment Law Fraud and Scam Law related to Social Media Marine Law Cybersecurity Law Data Privacy International Trade Law e Commerce Law Dispute Resolution and Litigation, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) & LEADERSHIP, Emotional Intelligence Flexible work arrangement Digitalisation in Human Resource (HR) HR Analysis Ageing Workforce Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on HR Leadership and New normal HRM policies in response to disruptive innovations Knowledge Management Employees Relations Future Skills Managing diversity at the workplace Talent…, MARKETING, International Marketing and Brand Management Contemporary Approaches of Digital Marketing Neuro Marketing Consumer behaviour Metaverse Marketing Marketing and Augmented reality Entrepreneurial Marketing Social and Digital Media Marketing Relationship Marketing Mobile Marketing Impact of AI on marketing Gamification Marketing, SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, Teaching excellence in higher education Emergent digital pedagogies in higher education E-Learning Opportunities and challenges of ChatGPT in higher education Virtual and Distance learning Innovative pedagogical tools and approaches New competences for virtual teaching and learning The modern classroom Internalisation of HEIs Quality…, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, Big data analysis and Algorithm Internet of Things and Industry 5.0 Metaverse Data driven analytics and decision making Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI) TI in Public sector (E-Government) TI in Business Functional Areas (Marketing, Supply Chain, HRM, Precurement, Finance, Accounting) TI…, BUSINESS RESILIENCE & SUSTAINIBILITY, Organisational Agility Resilient strategies Green Management [/accordion]A full professor in the School of Commerce at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Prof. Sibanda has authored more than 80 accredited publications, supervised 24 doctoral candidates, and led numerous national and international academic partnerships. Prof. Sibanda has demonstrated excellence in academic and operational management, overseeing multi-…
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Mabutho Sibanda
A full professor in the School of Commerce at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Prof. Sibanda has authored more than 80 accredited publications, supervised 24 doctoral candidates, and led numerous national and international academic partnerships. Prof. Sibanda has demonstrated excellence in academic and operational management, overseeing multi-…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/lld-obtained-writing-thesis
Research Doctoral Degree (LLD)
Programme name Research Doctoral Degree (LLD) Programme code 6CA R01 - 6CA R11 Campus Mahikeng and Potchefstroom Delivery mode Contact Program leader Introduction The degree is awarded based on a thesis that is examined by an internal and two external examiners. The…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-programmes/llm
Research Masters Degree (LLM)
Programme name Research Masters Degree (LLM) Programme code 6CB N01 - 6CB N11 Campus Mahikeng and Potchefstroom Delivery mode Contact Program leader Introduction The degree is awarded based on the strength of a dissertation of approximately 40,000 words…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/phd-law-and-development