South Africa, May 27 -- One of six international keynote speakers at this year's Nedbank IMC, Rais holds the number one position as the world's most awarded strategist for effectiveness and strategy, winning over 1,100 regional and global awards (and counting). Most recently he was also recognised for the third consecutive year, as the 2024 Strategic Leader of the Year by Campaign Middle East, and was integral to Publicis Groupe MEA earning the Regional Agency of the Year award at the Loeries 2024.

For Rais, successful campaigns are about hard work, caring and creativity - carefully underpinned by data and real value impact. He will be taking to the stage on 18 September to illustrate how to bring back marketing's magic by showcasing its...