Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present our Keynote Speakers for the 20th Built Environment Conference to be held on 13 – 14 July 2026 at Premier Hotel Pretoria. Please click on the image for full biography details of our Keynote Speakers.
Llewellyn van Wyk
Research Architect | Urban Theorist | Principal, UrbanLab
Llewellyn van Wyk is one of Southern Africa’s most intellectually ranging built environment practitioners — an architect whose career has moved fluidly between the drawing board, the research laboratory, the city council chamber, and the international conference podium. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cape Town and a Master of Science…
Lufuno Ratsiku
Managing Director: Gentec Consulting
Lufuno Ratsiku is an infrastructure specialist and an active professional in the industry. As a Founder and Managing Director of Gentec Consulting, he leads a prominent company specializing in Professional Advisory Services within the Built Environment, where his leadership drives innovative solutions within the built environment.
Innocent Musonda
Prof. of Sustainable Built Infrastructure & Digitalisation
Innocent holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and qualifications in construction management and civil engineering. He is a C2 NRF-rated researcher in South Africa, a registered Civil Engineer (Zambia), Construction Manager (South Africa), a full member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB-UK) and the International Council for research
Don Ward
Chief Executive Officer, CIB
Don Ward has been Chief Executive of the CIB since 2020. Don has 40 years’ experience of innovation and best practice in the built environment sector, specialising in policy making, industry change, strategic procurement, supply chain integration, collaborative working and sustainability in housing, buildings and infrastructure.
Thamini Nyide
BSc Hons; MSc; Green Star AP GBCSA
Thamini is the Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Building Contracts Committee, with over a decade of experience in the Built Environment. Specializing in Construction Contract Development and Implementation, she uses that experience to make a positive impact in the SA Construction Industry.
John Smallwood
CMSaiosh FCIOB MACHASM MACPM MARCOM MESSA MICOH
Prof John Smallwood is an Emeritus Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela University, and the Principal, Construction Research Education and Training Enterprises…
Lufano Ratsiku
MD: Gentec Consulting
Mr. Lufuno Ratsiku is an infrastructure specialist and an active professional in the industry. As a Founder and Managing Director of Gentec Consulting, he leads a prominent company specializing in Professional Advisory Services within the Built Environment, where his leadership drives innovative solutions within the built environment.
