A Fast-Paced Deep Dive into Doing Business in Africa
In two virtual, moderated, hourlong sessions, more than 20 resources will share rapid-fire insights and valuable information about the current realities and opportunities of doing business in South Africa and on the African continent. Through interesting and entertaining PechaKucha-style presentations and member-to-member discussion, you will gain eleven key takeaways about Africa’s current cultural, political and business climate.
Session 2 - Opportunity Where are the big opportunities in South Africa and on the African continent? In this session, resources will discuss new digital content trends, the emerging technology ecosystem, the manufacturing of tomorrow, data for the next generation and creative movements. Looking for session 1? View that here.Eleven Key Takeaways
Economics – Reading between the headlines to understand Africa’s fiscal realities
Travel and Tourism – Unlocking growth through sustainable tourism
Conservation – Wild Africa Experiences: The business of safari and purposeful travel
Digital – What Africa’s next billion users mean for your business
Retail – How to access the ultimate test market
Social – Viral videos, the African way
Luxury – Luxury consumption trends in emerging markets
Digital – How Africa is leapfrogging the developed world in digital
Business – YPO perspectives on building businesses in Africa
Creative – Crazy brand ideas that never occurred to you
Data – Working with data in developing countries
Additional Videos - Pecha Kucha - DigitalHow Africa is leapfrogging 1st world economies in digital featuring Adam Craker (YPO Gold Johannesburg) of Iqbusiness
Exporting Africa to the World Digitally featuring Elo Umeh, YPO Lagos
Video Session - Business DevelopmentYPOers share about building businesses in Africa featuring Gary Bloch (YPO Johannesburg) Director of Catercorp
Pecha Kucha - DataWorking with data in the third world featuring Dylan Piatti of Advantage Group.
Pecha Kucha - Creativity & InnovationCrazy brand ideas that never occurred to you featuring Brett Morris (YPO Johannesbourg) of FCB
How Do We Positively Impact the Entrepreneur Sector featuring Fred Roed of Heavy Chef
Video Session - Business DevelopmentYPOers share about building businesses in Africa featuring Mohamed Essack (YPO Johannesbourg) Managing Director of Il Molino