25-26 March 2026 - Sandton Convention Centre
Learn from industry-leading speakers discussing a variety of hot topics relevant to the industry at the Private Practice Business Conference taking place from March 5th from 10:00 a.m to 15:15 p.m and March 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 16:15 p.m.
Learn from industry-leading speakers discussing a variety of topics hot topics relevant to the industry.
Access a wealth of knowledge during the seminars at the GP Expo Conference.
Discover how you can improve your knowledge and business know-how.
Stay tuned for the 2026 conference programme…
| Time | Topic | Speaker | Session chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Tasneem Abrahams | ||
| 10:00 – 10:45 | The Advantages of Accurate Coding in a Medical Practice | Toppie Faurie Managing Director, Codicom | |
| 10:45 – 11:30 | Voices of Menopause | Xoli Madlala, Menopause Coach, Menopause Advocate, Menopause Policy Advisor | |
| 11:30-12:15 | The Doctor's Guide to Paying Less Tax (Legally) | George Diab, CEO, GAS Accounting | |
| 12:15– 13:00 | The Legalities of Digital Scripting, EMGuidance Script: a Real-World Example | Dr Mohammed Dalwai (Sponsored by EMGuidance) | |
| LUNCH | |||
| Session 2 | Dr Peter Cruse | ||
| 13:30 – 14:15 | Overview of POPIA & PAIA Compliance for General Practitioners | Joubert le Roux, CEO, CFO Group | |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Cyber Security in Healthcare: Are You Prepared? | Suren Govender, COO iGuardSA | |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | An Ethical Guide for a Prescription to be egal and Valid in SA | Sarah Opsahl, Pharmacist, Clicks | |
| Session 3 | Joey Swart | ||
| 15:45 – 16:15 | Topic 1: PEP Therapy Product Launch sponsored by Leosteph | Magda Papadopoulos Physiotherapist | |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Topic 2: Severe Pain Management Opioid Analgesic | Dr Lervasen Pillay, Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician Specialist PhD Candidate Univ of Amsterdam and Univ of Pretoria |
| Time | Topic | Speaker | Session chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Dr Peter Cruse | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Stress Test ECG & Spirometry Examination | Prof Martin Schwellnus (sponsored by BTL Medical) | |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Using Social Media: Practical & Ethical Guidelines for Medical Professionals | Tasneem Abrahams (Founder & Director of Digital Engage (Pty) Ltd t/a Private Practice Growth Club) | |
| Session 2 | Chair: Tasneem Abrahams | ||
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Using AI to Promote Your Private Practice Footfall & Revenues | Dr Peter Cruse (Director: Take Note Event Management (Pty) Ltd) | |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Performance Anxiety: Taking the Pain Out of Dealing with Employees Performing Poorly & Acting Badly | Raymond Meneses (Managing Director: Meneses Simpson Inc.) (sponsored by Take Note Event Management) | |
| LUNCH | |||
| Session 3 | Joey Swart | ||
| 13:45 – 14:30 | The Role of Point of Care Ultrasound in Primary Health Care | Dr James Porter Family Physician | |
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Demystifying Value-Based Care: A GP Perspective | Dr Ndileka Mbete, Managing Director, Tshiamo Health | |
| 15:15-16:00 | GEMS Healthcare Management: Screening & Preventative Care | Dr Siviwe Mila Senior Manager (Medical Advisory Services: GEMS Healthcare Management) |
