Speakers

Candice Mama’s life changed forever the day she chose to forgive her father’s killer—a former apartheid assassin. That decision not only transformed her own path, it ignited a global movement around healing, courage, and reconciliation. Named one of Vogue Paris’ “33 Most Inspiring Women in the World” alongside Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai, Candice has since emerged as a sought-after voice on forgiveness, resilience, and community. Her remarkable story, featured in the documentary It’s a Pleasure to Meet You, has been shared on global stages from Paris to New York, inspiring leaders to consider how compassion can be a radical act of power.