--- title: Earniversity Co-Founder Dene Botha to speak at BRILLIANT Festival 2025 description: Dene Botha, co-founder and Head Coach at Earniversity, is set to deliver a compelling talk at the BRILLIANT Festival 2025, taking place on November 11 at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool. image: https://www.earniversity.io/hubfs/hamishNIVEN-Photography_78A1754_SR%20(1).jpg --- [Go Back Up](https://www.earniversity.io/the-earniverse/earniversity-co-founder-dene-botha-to-speak-at-brilliant-festival-2025#top) [Skip to Content](https://www.earniversity.io/the-earniverse/earniversity-co-founder-dene-botha-to-speak-at-brilliant-festival-2025#body) [![An E on a shield with Earniversity below and a motto which reads "young, ethical, successful"](https://www.earniversity.io/hs-fs/hubfs/earniversity%20white%20logo.png?width=350&height=45&name=earniversity%20white%20logo.png "An E on a shield with Earniversity below and a motto which reads \"young, ethical, successful\"")](https://www.earniversity.io/) Toggle Menu - For you Toggle children for For you Main Menu (Press to Return) > For you - [Students](https://www.earniversity.io/for-students) - [Schools](https://www.earniversity.io/for-schools) - [Councils](https://www.earniversity.io/for-councils) - [Supported Pathways](https://www.earniversity.io/supported-pathways) - [Businesses](https://www.earniversity.io/for-businesses) - Programmes Toggle children for Programmes Main Menu (Press to Return) > Programmes - [Short Courses](https://www.earniversity.io/short-courses) - [Bootcamps](https://www.earniversity.io/-bootcamps) - [Earnership](https://www.earniversity.io/earnership) - [e-fol.io](https://e-fol.io/) - [Contact](https://www.earniversity.io/contact-earniversity) - Open Search Search Submit Search # Earniversity Co-Founder Dene Botha to speak at BRILLIANT Festival 2025 [Events](https://www.earniversity.io/the-earniverse/tag/events) 16 May 2025, 15:26:18 BST [Cayla Platt](https://www.earniversity.io/the-earniverse/author/cayla-platt) 1 min read ![Dene Botha](https://www.earniversity.io/hs-fs/hubfs/hamishNIVEN-Photography_78A1754_SR%20(1).jpg?width=1000&name=hamishNIVEN-Photography_78A1754_SR%20(1).jpg) [mailto:?subject=Earniversity%20Co-Founder%20Dene%20Botha%20to%20speak%20at%20BRILLIANT%20Festival%202025&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.earniversity.io%2Fthe-earniverse%2Fearniversity-co-founder-dene-botha-to-speak-at-brilliant-festival-2025](mailto:?subject=Earniversity%20Co-Founder%20Dene%20Botha%20to%20speak%20at%20BRILLIANT%20Festival%202025&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.earniversity.io%2Fthe-earniverse%2Fearniversity-co-founder-dene-botha-to-speak-at-brilliant-festival-2025) Dene Botha, Co-Founder and Head Coach at Earniversity, is set to deliver a compelling talk at the BRILLIANT Festival 2025, taking place on 11 November at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool. As a self-taught entrepreneur and youth-skills specialist, Botha brings over two decades of experience in empowering young people with essential life skills. His session, titled “What School DOESN’T Teach,” aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and the practical skills needed for success in adulthood. Known for his dynamic speaking style, Botha has previously delivered a TEDx Talk on future-proofing the next generation, challenging conventional educational paradigms. His work spans various youth-focused initiatives, including Young Mavericks Academy, Inspired Youth, and Ready.Set.Success!, reflecting his commitment to equipping young individuals with the tools to thrive in an ever-evolving world. The BRILLIANT Festival 2025 will feature a diverse lineup of speakers and sessions, focusing on the intersection of education, industry and technology. Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions and innovative insights aimed at shaping the future of learning. For more information and to register for the event, visit [www.brilliantfestival.com](https://www.brilliantfestival.com/).   --- ##### Contact: | BRILLIANT Festival \| Media Team Email: [media@brilliantfestival.com](mailto:media@brilliantfestival.com) Website: [www.brilliantfestival.com](http://www.brilliantfestival.com) | **Earniversity** \| Media Team 📧 [info@earniversity.io](mailto:info@earniversity.io) 🌐 [www.earniversity.io](https://www.earniversity.io/) 📱 @Earniversity | | --- | --- |   ![](https://www.earniversity.io/hs-fs/hubfs/cayla.png?width=116&height=116&name=cayla.png) ## Cayla Platt Communications Admin @ Earniversity.io ## Ready to Transform your Business with Little Effort Using Brightlane? 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