Mail & Guardian SA Economy 2018
Tue Feb 27, 08:30 - Tue Feb 27, 16:30
FNB Conference Centre
ABOUT
What keep business leaders awake going into 2018?- What is the outlook of the South African economy now that we have a new President and how should business respond to this?
- Analysis of the Government’s budget for the fiscal year and what it means for business?
- Is there a likelihood for some recovery and growth in the economy?
- Avoiding credit rating downgrade
- How can business, labour and government work together to increase jobs and ensure an inclusive economic growth?
- State capture, water crisis, higher education funding dilemma, bail-outs of state-owned enterprises and deteriorating governance in private and public sectors – what are the implications on business?
- What are the top 5 things business should know to build an agile, resilient and innovative business whilst embracing the fouth industrial revolution?
- How to adapt, survive and chart the best way forward?
Contact Wan Liew on [email protected] if you are keen to be a Sponsor at Event and/or enquire group discount from 3 delegates or more.
AGENDA
Discussion and dialogue will include
- SA's new political landscape and reviving the economy
- Impact of regional integration on the South African economy: A look at the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Zimbabwe
- Rethinking ethics, transparency and accountability for economic development
- Economic outlook, credit downgrade and budget analysis: what it means for business and implications
- Business strategy for change and how business can help mend the economy
- Success stories: Resilience through challenging times – riding the storm and new strategies
- Fourth industrial revolution: Adapting and thriving with disruptive technologies
- SA futures – the longer term prospects
SPEAKERS
Speakers confirmed to date:
- Lesiba Mothata, Executive Chief Economist, Alexander Forbes Investments
- Thembekile Kimi Makwetu, Auditor General of South Africa
- Prince Mashele, Executive Director, Centre for Politics & Research
- Valter Adao, Director & Partner, Deloitte Digital Africa
- Dr Jonathan Broomberg, Chief Executive Officer, Discovery Health
- Adam Craker, Chief Executive Officer, IQ Business
- Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Chairperson of the Board, Head of African Futures & Innovation, Institute for Security Studies & Author, Fate of the Nation
- Kuseni Dlamini, Chairman, Massmart and Walmart
- Tumisho Grater, Economic Strategist, Novare Actuaries & Consultants
- Magda Wierzycka, Chief Executive Officer, Sygnia Group
- Ringisai Chikohomero, Political Economy Southern Africa (PESA)
- Karima Brown, Political Analyst, Journalist & Host of Karima Brown Show on 702
- Steven Friedman, Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
- Ivor Chipkin, Founder and Executive Director, Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) and Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- CEOs
- CIOs
- CFOs
- COOs
- CMOs
- MDs
- GMs
- Business owners/leaders
- Entrepreneurs
- Investment analysts/specialists
- Fund managers
- Finance professionals
- Economists
- Strategists
- Consultants
- Political analysts
- Marketing, sales & new markets professionals
- Researchers
- Academia
- Government
- NGOs
DIRECTIONS
Mail & Guardian SA Economy 2018
FNB Conference Centre
114 Grayston Dr, Sandown, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
Get Directions