Understand Your Mind
Your mind isn't broken, it's patterned. Discover the neuroscience behind why you think, feel and behave the way you do, and learn how to work with it instead of against it.
29 October 2026
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Experience the Ultimate Personal Growth Event in Cape Town
MIND MATTERS SUMMIT™
A Transformational Summit Designed To Return You To Yourself.
Trusted And In Partnership With
About Mind Matters Summit™ 2026
There are a thousand voices telling you who to be.
How to look. What success should feel like.
And somewhere in all of that, you got a little lost.Mind Matters Summit™ 2026
is the space to stop.To Breathe.
To ask the question
most of us are too busy to answer.
How to look. What success should feel like.
And somewhere in all of that, you got a little lost.Mind Matters Summit™ 2026
is the space to stop.To Breathe.
To ask the question
most of us are too busy to answer.
Who Am I Actually Becoming?
In a world full of other people's voices, opinions and feeds,
have you been able to stop the noise and listen to the voice that matters most?Your Own...
have you been able to stop the noise and listen to the voice that matters most?Your Own...
In high-performance environments,
exhausted minds make expensive decisions!Join leading event in Cape Town withCEO's, Business Executives - Corporates - Fund Managers - Startup Founders - YPO Members - Doctors - Athletes - Health Practioners & Wellness Lovers
exhausted minds make expensive decisions!Join leading event in Cape Town withCEO's, Business Executives - Corporates - Fund Managers - Startup Founders - YPO Members - Doctors - Athletes - Health Practioners & Wellness Lovers
World's Leading Speakers
Join a star studded group of global thought leaders, neuroscientists, stress mastery experts, olympians, elite coaches, best selling authors and many more!
You can expect transformational tools and deep insights from extraordinary high performers.
It's time to Unslave Your Mind™
and create the life that you were
meant to live.
Our Summit this year is designed to take you from thinking to believing to acting!
Dr Tara Swart
Leading Neuroscientist,
Best Selling author
Dr Tara Swart
Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’ which has translations in 38 global territories.
Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. She is the Neuroscience and Psychological Advisor at To Be Magnetic.
Chad le Clos
Olympic Champion | Commonwealth Games’ Most Decorated Athlete | Global Swimming Icon
Chad le Clos
At just 34 years old, Chad le Clos is one of South Africa’s greatest sporting icons and one of the most accomplished swimmers of his generation.
An Olympic champion, multiple world champion and record-breaking Commonwealth Games athlete, Chad's career is defined by extraordinary longevity, fierce competitiveness and the ability to perform under immense pressure.
But what makes Chad’s story particularly powerful, however, extends beyond medals and records. His career has demanded extraordinary resilience.
David Hans Barker
Entrepreneur, Meditation Teacher,
Founder of YogiLab, The Istana
David Hans Barker
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances... but the voice in your head?
David Hans-Barker knows that feeling better than most.
Before becoming a successful entrepreneur and building multiple global wellness ventures, David battled poverty, addiction, and self-destructive habits. From the outside, it looked like he needed more money, more opportunities, or a lucky break.
What he discovered was something far more powerful:
He was a prisoner of his own mind.
John Sanei
Leading Futurist,
Global Voice on A.I
John Sanei
John is one of the world’s leading futurists, and is ranked among the Top 4 Futurist Professionals globally for 2026.
He is the creator of the Adaptable Intelligence Framework™, a globally recognized model that has helped Fortune 100 companies navigate disruption, artificial intelligence, and rapid change.
A bestselling author of six books, global expert with Singularity University, faculty contributor at Duke Corporate Education, and co-host of the award-winning podcast.
Alice Law
Stress Mastery Leadership Expert,
Sunday Times Best Selling Author,
Co- Author of Unstressable
Alice Law
The greatest skill of the next decade isn't productivity, intelligence, or hustle, it's the ability to face all that's coming, without being overwhelmed by it.
Alice Law is a globally recognised stress, resilience, and neuro-wellness expert, bestselling author, and co-founder of Unstressable alongside former Google X Chief Business Officer, Mo Gawdat. Her mission is to help one million people a year break free from chronic stress and build the resilience needed to thrive in a high-pressure world.
Kevin Bailey
Three-time Inc. 500 Tech Founder,
Neuroscience Expert,
CEO of Dreamfuel
Kevin Bailey
With a Master’s in Applied Neuroscience from King’s College London, Kevin bridges cutting-edge brain science with real-world business performance. His work focuses on one core question: how do we train the mind to perform under pressure instead of collapsing under it?
At Mind Matters Summit™, Kevin will answer a question that could change the trajectory of your career and life:
Dr Carla Mitchell
Founder and Mission Director
of Africa2Moon
Dr Carla Mitchell
Dr Carla Mitchell is the founder and Mission Director of Africa2Moon, Africa’s first lunar mission, and a pioneering leader in African space science and development.
She has spent more than a decade helping to build transformative astronomy initiatives across the continent in her role as Africa Programme Manager at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. Carla is also the founder of the Foundation for Space Development Africa and Women in Aerospace Africa.
An economist, project leader and passionate science communicator, she believes that space has the power to expand not only our knowledge of the Universe, but also our sense of possibility.
Douglas Gremmen
Chief Growth Officer &
Member of the Board - HYROX(Global)
Douglas Gremmen
Douglas Gremmen comes from a traditional sports marketing background, having worked for leading international agencies across football and endurance sports.
In 2019, he moved to HYROX, joining the executive board and leading the brand's international expansion beyond Germany, helping transform it from an events company into a global lifestyle and training platform.
Turning traditional fitness into one of the world's fastest-growing sports, with Olympic ambitions, has been a unique journey — changing how people think about active health, fitness, and the power of in-person community.
Alex Easby
Mental Performance Specialist, Speaker,
Founder and Lead Coach at Dreamfuel
Alex Easby
Alex is a mental performance specialist, speaker, founder, and lead coach at Dreamfuel.
With nearly two decades of experience in performance coaching, Alex has worked with hundreds of Fortune 500 CEOs, venture-backed founders, elite athletes, and leadership teams navigating high-stakes environments where pressure is constant and failure is expensive.
But his work is not about motivation. It's about mastery of the mind under pressure.
Our Hosts
South Africa’s Most Loved Comedians
Jason Goliath
Comedian, MC,
Motivational Speaker
Jason Goliath
Jason is a comedian, MC, and motivational speaker known for his bold humour, magnetic stage presence, and ability to connect across audiences and industries. With a 24-year career spanning TV, radio, corporate facilitation, and global comedy stages like Just for Laughs and Amazon Prime's LOL with Trevor Noah, he brings deep experience and impact. His talks, including The Happiness Economy, blend laughter with insight to inspire real change in culture and mindset. A trusted partner for brands like Unilever, Red Bull, and Checkers, Jason translates business goals into powerful human stories—with joy and authenticity at the centre.
Donovan Goliath
Comedian, MC,
Award-winning Content Creator
Donovan Goliath
Donovan is a creative storyteller, award-winning content creator, and engaging MC who brings ideas to life through humour, insight, and heart. With roots in advertising as a creative director, he has built a standout career across entertainment, digital media, and live events. Recognised at the DSTV Content Creator Awards, Donovan is known for his viral shorts and social content, as well as hosting top shows like The Great South African Bake Off and The Real Goboza. He collaborates with leading brands including Netflix, Woolworths, and Old Mutual, always bringing authenticity, versatility, and a touch of comedy.
Featuring
Jay Kaizen
Online Creator, Author
& Entrepreneur
Jay Kaizen
Jay Kaizen is an online creator, entrepreneur, creative director, and author working at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, philosophy, and human potential.
Based in Bali, Indonesia, he has built a global audience of over 3 million followers and 300 million views by simplifying complex ideas about the mind for a generation seeking clarity in a noisy world.
As creative director of YogiLab and New Earth Creator, Jay creates content and experiences designed to help people understand how their inner world shapes their outer reality.
Jay's approach mirrors the questions at the heart of Mind Matters: how we train the mind, unlock human potential, and move from surviving to truly thriving.
Why Mind Matters Summit™
Is a Must-Attend Cape Town Event
Reclaim Your Inner Power
Stop performing for the world and start creating from within. Learn how to direct your attention with intention, so your energy goes in the direction of your choice.
Hear From People Who've Done the Work
Learn from neuroscientists, transformational leaders and humans who rebuilt themselves from the inside out and are ready to show you how.
Find Your Kind of People
There is something powerful about being in a room full of people committed to real growth. This is your new community. Those who are honest, grounded, and done with the surface level.
Be part of the Global
Mental Mastery Broadcast
to the World!
This October, Mind Matters Summit™ 2026 comes to Robben Island.
Join global experts and coaches for a 2.5 hour session that will transform your mind
Tickets
Summit Ticket
R 5 500
Mind Matters Summit™
Date: 29 October 2026
Venue:
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mind Matters Summit™ 2026 moves you from knowing to doing.
There's a version of you that lives with more intention, clarity and peace of mind.
Get ready to be moved, shaped and transformed.
Virtual Summit Ticket
R 1 200
Mind Matters Summit™
Date: 29 October 2026
Venue:
Virtual
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (SAST)
Mind Matters Summit™ 2026 moves you from knowing to doing.
There's a version of you that lives with more intention, clarity and peace of mind.
Get ready to be moved, shaped and transformed.
Summit Ticket
R 5 500
Mind Matters Summit™
Date: 29 October 2026
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mind Matters Summit™ 2026 moves you from knowing to doing.
There's a version of you that lives with more intention, clarity and peace
of mind.
Get ready to be moved, shaped and transformed.
Virtual Summit Ticket
R 1 200
Mind Matters Summit™
Date: 29 October 2026
Venue: Virtual
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (SAST)
Mind Matters Summit™ 2026 moves you from knowing to doing.
There's a version of you that lives with more intention, clarity and peace
of mind.
Get ready to be moved, shaped and transformed.
+ Immersive ExperienceStep beyond the Summit and secure your place in this powerful, limited immersive experience.*Only open to Mind Matters Summit™ Ticket Holders.*The Chartered Ferry departs at 8:30 AM and returns at 4:30 PM.
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Introducing
Mental Mastery Week
Cape Town
The road to Mind Matters Summit™ starts with Mental Mastery Week.
Every session is chosen for its measurable neurological and physiological impact,
not its aesthetic appeal. This is not a wellness retreat. It is a training programme with
a specific outcome: arriving at the Mind Matters Summit™ on October 29
with a nervous system primed for transformation.
20 - 27 October 2026
Lucky Mind Matters ticket holders in Cape Town will receive 50% off these sessions:
Breathwork, Neuroscience of Movement, Gut-Biome Mastery, Ice Plunge & Sauna.
+ Free: Meditation every evening with David Hans Barker.
Spaces are limited; booking is essential.
| Date | Session | Facilitator | Venue | Time | Summit Ticket | Public | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every day 15 - 27 Oct | FREE Vipassana (Afternoons) | David Hans-Barker, Yogi Lab | Parkview Event Space, Woodstock | 14h00 - 22h00 | Free | Free | Book Now |
| Tue 20 Oct | The Official Opening | Kanchana Moodliar & Zuraida Jardine | Parkview | 11h00 - 12h30 | Free | R250 | Read More |
| Wed 21 Oct | Breathwork: The Reset | Rhys Thomas | Parkview | 10h00 - 13h00 | Free | R250 | Read More |
| Wed 21 Oct | Gut-Brain Connection (Option 1) | Nacher | Nacher Offices, Woodstock | 11h00 - 14h00 | R750 | R1,500 | Read More |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heat & Ice: Breathwork at Sauna Haus | Rhys Thomas | Sauna Haus, Sea Point | 10h00 - 11h30 | R150 | R300 | Read More |
| Fri 23 Oct | Gut-Brain Connection (Option 2) | Nacher | Nacher Offices, Woodstock | 11h00 - 14h00 | R750 | R1,500 | Read More |
| Sat 24 Oct | Move Your Mind: Neuroscience of Movement | Michelle Aldana | Parkview | 11h00 - 12h30 | R350 | R700 | Read More |
| Sun 25 Oct | Tempest in a Teacup | Kamini Pather | Parkview | 11h00 - 12h30 | R475 | R950 | Read More |
| Mon 26 Oct | The Misogi Lab | Justin King | Constantia Nek | 07h00 - 11h00 | R1,250 | R2,500 | Read More |
| Tue 27 Oct | The Closing Session | Christophe Fauconnier | Parkview | 11h00 - 12h00 | Free | R150 | Read More |
What You Will Experience
Explore the key focus areas of the summit.
Click on each area to learn more about the topics, sessions, and speakers.
Growth Mindset & Mental Wellbeing
Strengthen your mindset, improve mental wellbeing, and live a balanced life.
Self-Development
Develop self-discipline, build better habits, and unlock your potential.
Personal Growth
Gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to create a better version of you.
Leadership Development
Build leadership skills, inspire teams, and lead with impact and purpose.
Trusted And In Partnership With
Momentum Multiply
Momentum Multiply empowers members to take control of their wellbeing. Good health isn't just physical — mental wellbeing matters too. Momentum Multiply takes a holistic approach, offering members tools to manage stress and build resilience. Members have access to the Digital Coach on the Multiply app and Wysa, an anonymous AI chatbot available 24/7 for mental health support. Their wellness rewards programme doesn't just reward loyalty – but incentivises health and delivers more health to more people, for less.
Nacher
Cape Town's alcohol-free specialty destination. A botanical drinks brand crafting nervous-system-friendly, gut-conscious, genuinely nourishing drinks for everyday life. Shop the range online, discover the best non-alcoholic brands on the market through tastings and reviews, or step into The Nacher Room in Woodstock for a live, elevated alcohol-free drinks experience available for private hire.
Human Growth Code
Prospering in a dynamic world.
Drawing on 40 years of science in positive psychology, along with fast-emerging neuroscience, Christophe Fauconnier and Dr. Andreea Vanacker give us a practical and paradigm-scattering new way to think about change, human growth and organizational growth.
Drawing on 40 years of science in positive psychology, along with fast-emerging neuroscience, Christophe Fauconnier and Dr. Andreea Vanacker give us a practical and paradigm-scattering new way to think about change, human growth and organizational growth.
Yogilab
YogiLab's mission is simple: To freely share deep meditation with as many human beings as possible. Having already taught more than 400,000 people globally, YogiLab is growing a global community of practitioners who are changing the world through mass meditation.
Robben Island
Dreamfuel
We help founders, executives, and sales teams sharpen focus, build confidence, and achieve their biggest goals.
What Did People Say About
Mind Matters Summit™ 2025
"Anxiety is not about the threat itself. It's about our perceived inability to deal with it... That line landed for me yesterday when watching Mo Gawdat at biggest event in cape town the Mind Matters Summit™
Most of us spend so much energy trying to shrink the threats around us when the real solution is to grow our own capability.
• Mark Sham
Small business community builder, professional speaker, and world traveler
"What is the real difference between high performance and elite performance?
High performance delivers strong results but often inconsistently. Peaks of success are followed by dips triggered by external factors such as better sleep, new routines, exhaustion, discipline lapses or personal challenges.
• Gerjo Hoffman
CEO and Director at Open Access Energy
"I may be late to the party but I always create an impression 💚
2 weeks ago I attended the Mind Matters Summit™ in Cape Town and firstly let me take a moment to commend Kanchana Moodliar for a great event, from inception to delivery! Truly world class and forging a new path.
• Yaksha Sanker
Supply Chain Lead Kumba, Anglo American
"Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of being a guest at the Mind Matters Summit™ in Cape Town (huge thanks to incredible founder & now friend, Kanchana Moodliar). There, I got to listen to one of my favourite minds, Mo Gawdat.
What struck me most was Mo's take on AI's journey. He spoke of an initial dystopia - a world fuelled by fear, disruption, and uncertainty - slowly giving way to the possibility of a utopia. Not one born of machines, but of compassion, resilience, and most importantly, human connection.
• Andile Khumalo
CEO: KhmaloCo
"Reflecting on the Mind Matters Summit™ in Cape Town, we are grateful for the space to explore how human growth can thrive in an age of rapid change.
Our Business Humanizer and Chairperson, Christophe Fauconnier, reminded us that leadership can be a joyful journey. Growth becomes sustainable when we embrace playfulness, shared meaning, and joy, not just outcomes.
• Innate Motion
Human-Centered Leadership Organization
"Attending the Mind Matters Summit™, I was aware that I was stepping into a paradigm far outside my usual frame of reference. My approach was simple: go in with an open mind and a genuine sense of curiosity.
R 5 500, for a single-day Summit! The lineup of speakers, a powerful blend of local pioneers and world-renowned thinkers, was nothing short of amazing. Listening to Lira was particularly transformative; her words resonated on a profound level.
• Taswill Welcome
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Summit Schedule
29-OCT-2026
Registration
8:15 am
Summit Begins
9:00 am
Lunch & Networking
12:45 pm
Summit Ends
5:00 pm
Summit Venue : 29 OCT 2026
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Convention Square, 1 Lower Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Get DirectionsImmersive Venue : 30 OCT 2026
Robben Island
7400 South Africa South Africa
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