The Summit will convene approximately 2,000 young leaders, including entrepreneurs, activists, innovators and policymakers, for four days of dialogue, learning and collaboration. Delegates will engage with influential global figures and one another on the challenges facing their communities, building connections that can help turn ideas into action.

For South Africa, the gathering offers an opportunity to showcase the country’s hospitality and the contribution its young people are making to conversations about the future.

Spur Corporation’s involvement begins with a shared meal, welcoming delegates from different countries, cultures and backgrounds as they come together for the opening of the Summit.

“Some of our most meaningful connections begin around a table. A shared meal can turn strangers into people who listen to one another, exchange stories and discover what they have in common,” says Vuyo Henda, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Director of Spur Corporation.

“Leading for the Greater Good means using our influence, decisions and actions to create meaningful value for our business, our people, our communities and the world around us. Being part of One Young World strengthens that commitment by connecting us to a global network of purpose-driven leaders who share our ambition to create positive, sustainable change. Welcoming these young leaders to Cape Town is an opportunity to bring our Greater Good journey to life through the warmth of South African hospitality.”

The sponsorship brings Spur Corporation’s Leading for the Greater Good commitment to life through food, hospitality and community, with the Opening Ceremony dinner creating a space for delegates to connect before the Summit’s discussions begin.

Those connections are central to One Young World’s purpose. Following the Summit, delegates join a global network of One Young World Ambassadors, continuing to collaborate and drive change across countries and sectors.

As Cape Town prepares to host this international gathering, Spur Corporation will help welcome the young leaders whose ideas and actions are shaping the world’s future.

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Dialogue Communications | vuyolwethu@dialogue.co.za | 021 461 5108

About Spur Corporation

Spur Corporation is a leading casual dining franchised restaurant group with over 751 outlets throughout South Africa, Africa, India, and Mauritius. Its brands include RocoMamas, Spur Steak Ranches, Panarotti’s, John Dory’s, The Hussar Grill, Doppio Zero, Casa Bella, Pizza e Vino, and Modern Tailors.

About One Young World

One Young World is the largest global network of young people who are making positive change across communities and businesses. Its mission is to empower young people with the ideas, inspiration, network, and skills they need to lead and deliver tangible positive change.

Made up of more than 20,000 Ambassadors from 196 countries, the One Young World community focuses on making the world a better place. Member-led initiatives are improving access to global health and education, campaigning for equal opportunity in the workplace, and pushing forward the circular economy. Collectively, the network has generated in excess of $4 billion worth of social impact in the last three years alone.

Many of the world’s most prominent political, social, humanitarian and business leaders support the work of One Young World through its annual Summit. These include HM Queen Rania, the late Kofi Annan, Sir Bob Geldof, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Maria Ressa, President Mary Robinson, and CEOs from the world’s biggest businesses.

To date, Summits have taken place in London (2010,2019), Zurich (2011), Pittsburgh (2012), Johannesburg (2013), Dublin (2014), Bangkok (2015), Ottawa (2016), Bogota (2017), The Hague (2018), Munich (2021), Manchester (2022), Belfast (2023) Montréal (2024) and Munich 2025. The next Summit is taking place in Cape Town.

www.oneyoungworld.com