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 11 key takeaways about Africa’s current cultural, political and business climate. Session 1 – Reality - What is it like to do business right now in South Africa and on the African continent? Hear from YPO members and other resources about Africa’s economics, tourism and hospitality, technology infrastructure, retail, and safaris and other leisure pursuits. 11 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 - Hospitality & TourismThe evolution of hospitality in Africa featuring Marc Wachsberger (YPO) of The Capital Group and Chris Bettany (YPO) of Azura Resort
Unlocking growth through sustainable tourism
Video Session - Business Development YPOers share about building businesses in Africa featuring Ridwaan Lakhana - Managing Director- GQ Tissue Products (Pty) Ltd
Pecha Kucha - ConservationWild Africa Experiences: The business of safari and purposeful travel featuring Gary Wachsberger (YPO) of Intamarket and Marlon Du Toit (Renowned wildlife photographer)
Pecha Kucha - DigitalWhat Africa’s next billion users mean to your business featuring Naeem Seedat (YPO Johannesburg) of Kryptonite
Pecha Kucha - RetailHow to access the ultimate test market featuring David Smollan – (YPO Cape Town) Chief Executive Officer at Smollan Group SA
Video Session - Business DevelopmentYPOers share about building businesses in Africa featuring Bruno Olierhoek - Chairman & Managing Director Nestlé (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd East & Southern Africa Regional
Additional Resources -SAIC Fact Sheet
SAIC 2022 Project Listing by Province
The case for investing in SA
Incentives Compressed 2020
Investor Roadmap
Invest SA slide