Briefing Document • Panelists & Facilitator
Between the Lines: Literary Event
Food Indaba 2026 • Unpacking food systems, water, culture, and memory in published works
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📍 Event Logistics
Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
Call Time: 14h15
Venue: Mint Room, Makers Landing
Location: Upstairs, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Session Timing: 15h00 – 16h30 (90 mins)
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👥 Facilitator & Panelists
Facilitator: Riana Andrews (Editor, Gastronomy Africa Magazine)
Panelists & Published Books:
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Session Flow & Schedule (15h00 – 16h30)
| Time | Segment | Format & Focus |
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| 14h15 – 14h55 | Arrival & Pre-Session Alignment | Assemble at the Mint Room, Makers Landing (Upstairs) for sound check, mic setup, briefing, and refreshments. |
| 15h00 – 15h08 | Welcome & Context Setting | Facilitator Riana Andrews opens the session, introduces Food Indaba 2026 themes, and introduces the panelists. |
| 15h08 – 15h28 | Author Works Spotlight | Each panelist (Jane Nshuti, Tina Smith, Ishay Govender) speaks briefly about their published works and core food narratives. |
| 15h28 – 16h05 | Deep Facilitated Conversation | In-depth discussion guided by Riana Andrews exploring memory, water, culture, plant-based traditions, and culinary identity. |
| 16h05 – 16h25 | Audience Q&A | Dedicated time for direct interactive engagement and Q&A between attendees, panelists, and the facilitator. |
| 16h25 – 16h30 | Wrap-Up & Closing | Facilitator offers closing reflections, acknowledges author contributions, and concludes the session. |
Important Speaker & Facilitator Notes
- Arrival Venue: Please arrive at 14h15 at the Mint Room, Makers Landing (Upstairs) to allow smooth sound checks and pre-session alignment.
- Book Overviews: Keep initial remarks on your published works concise (~5 mins per author) so maximum time is saved for the deep conversation.
- Conversational Format: The main discussion is structured as an engaging, fluid exchange with facilitator Riana Andrews and co-panelists.
- Audience Engagement: 20 minutes are explicitly set aside for interactive Q&A and dialogue with event attendees.