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Chantell Ilbury - Futurist and Best-Selling Author
Chantell Ilbury is one of South Africa's leading futurists, strategists and facilitators, working with scenario planner Clem Sunter both locally and internationally. She specialises in guiding companies and other organisations through their strategic conversations on the future, and she believes passionately in the power of scenario thinking to unlock the best ideas on strategy.
With Clem Sunter, she co-authored best-selling “Mind of a Fox”, “Games Foxes Play” and most recently, “Socrates and the Fox”.
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Pieter Geldenhuys - Beyond Cyberspace
Pieter is seen as one of the leading strategists, futurists and thinkers in the Technology Strategy arena. He is a keen commentator in the public space with dozens of public and television appearances, and more than a 500 radio appearances under his belt. As futurist, his comments on the future impact of technology on organisations, countries and societies are highly regarded in academic and business spheres. He is also a passionate speaker that has the rare gift of using the future of technology to intrigue and inspire audiences wherever he goes.
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Dr Jack Bacon - "A New Carl Sagan"
Jack Bacon is an internationally-known motivational speaker, a distinguished lecturer (emeritus) of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and one of the most requested speakers in the USA for topics concerning technology and the factors that shape human society. A noted futurist and a technological historian, he has written three popular books on the pace of technology and society, and his lectures have captivated tens of thousands of all ages in thirty countries on six continents, and he has appeared on numerous radio and television broadcasts and documentaries. In his daily work, he is on the management team overseeing the construction and operation of the most complicated technical project in history: the International Space Station.
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Guy Lundy - "I pledge allegiance"
In 2001 Guy Lundy gave a speech entitled “I pledge allegiance”, which quickly turned into a viral email, being sent all over the world. The massive response to that speech led Guy to co-author the book “South Africa: Reasons to Believe”. Subsequently he co-produced the book, “South Africa 2014: The story of our future”, which incorporates the expert opinions of 77 prominent South Africans.
Guy Lundy is a futurist, strategic thinker and economic analyst. He helps organisations gain insight and understanding of the risks and opportunities in their environment, so that they can reduce the amount of uncertainty and create the ideal future.
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Steuart Pennington - Best-Selling Author and Futurist
Steuart Pennington is the author of "South Africa – the Good News” and eight books other on South African related topics. In 2007 Steuart was awarded the “Public Service Entrepreneur of the Year Award – 2007” from the African Heritage Society and nominated for the Rhodes Alumni Award 2007. In 2008 he was one of nine finalists for the Johnnie Walker Striding Man Award for exceptional entrepreneurship. Steuart's presentation is entertaining, memorable and relevant. Steuart shares his personal journey of discovery in this extraordinary country post-1994. He shatters the conventional wisdoms that abound. He provides his audience with insights, reassurance and confidence seldom portrayed in our daily media, and encourages delegates to celebrate the good while confronting the bad.
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Mike Saunders – “Consumer 2.0” // Internet Strategy Consultant • Social Media Coach
Mike Saunders is an internet strategy consultant and social media coach. His vision for social media in the marketplace is to see businesses learn the dynamics of communicating to the public in a way that is appreciated and shared by their audience. He fulfils this vision in his consulting role as well as in his capacity as a speaker, where he shares his expertise in the fields of internet marketing and social media.
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Andy Hadfield – “Ten Lessons from the Future”
Technology • Strategic Thinking • Change • Innovation
FutureWorld guru Andy Hadfield is a digital native... and has big dreams for the Internet and for the impacts it is having on our lives and our businesses. An entertaining and compelling presenter, Andy speaks with authority and insight about the new shape of life, work and play in the digital space.
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Arthur Goldstuck - Journalist, media analyst and commentator on ICT
Arthur is an award-winning writer, analyst and commentator on Internet, mobile and business and consumer technologies. He is the author of 18 books, including South Africa’s best-selling IT book yet, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet", and the current guide to mobilising the workplace, “The Mobile Office”. Through Penguin Books, he has also published five books on urban legends, with the latest edition, “The Burglar in the Bin-Bag”, released in October 2010.
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Neil Jacobsohn - "Thriving on Turbulence:
The future's so bright, you've got to wear shades!"
Neil Jacobsohn, CEO of FutureWorld South Africa, is a life-long communicator with a passion for the future. He speaks with vigour and energy on a number of key FutureWorld themes, and is a sought-after conference and event presenter and an accomplished facilitator. He has been an award-winning journalist, a digital entrepreneur, a company director and professional marketer. Neil has worked on strategy with major companies around the world, and with key learning institutions, among them Duke Corporate Education and Oxford's SAID Business School. He is at ease in front of large and small audiences, and on both radio and television.
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Barrie Bramley - "After Shock! What happens after what comes next?"
Barrie Bramley heads up the Talent Development Project of a leading Consulting Company, and is convinced that discovering, attracting and retaining Bright Young Things is one of the next BIG challenges business is going to have to find solutions for, and that he is ideally positioned to significantly contribute to this global conversation. Barrie is a sought after speaker and has worked with companies and organisations in many countries, including: England, Japan, Singapore, USA (Hawaii), Southern Africa, and has engaged with delegates from many countries throughout Africa.
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JP Landman – “10 Years, 10 Trends”
JP Landman is a self-employed political and trend analyst. He consults to SA largest private wealth business, BoE Private Clients, and works with several SA corporates on future scenario trends. His focus areas are trends in politics, economics and social capital.
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Daniel Silke – “Zuma Into the Future – The Road Ahead”
“Zuma Into the Future – The Road Ahead”
This dynamic keynote covers an overview of key political, social & economic trends facing the country. In addition, the talk analyses the new Cabinet and prospects for its successful functioning. Finally, the presentation identifies 6 core political trends that are set to change the face of politics, leadership and governmental performance in the years to come. It may be controversial, but it’s balanced and analytical and is sure to get your conference talking. A cutting-edge keynote for any audience concerned about the future of South Africa under Jacob Zuma.
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Graeme Codrington – "Mind the Gap"
Dr Graeme Codrington is an expert on corporate talent and the future of work. Clients love his energetic style and unique insights into the world of work - especially his understanding of talented young employees and customers and how to connect with them.
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Buhle Dlamini – “Owning the Future"
Futurist Buhle Dlamini runs his own training and development company, Young and Able, which provides a comprehensive range of services to holistically develop the entrepreneur who works in their own business or in corporate SA – showing them new ways of relating, of succeeding, of doing business and of looking at the “World of Work” in a new and innovative light.
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Leon Louw – “South Africa - Political and Economic Update”
Leon is an internationally recognized economic, political and environmental analyst known for his accurate forecasts. He has spoken in 27 countries, and consulted to a dozen governments and many leading corporations. His informative, energetic and humorous approach makes him a consistent favourite on the speaking circuit. He is renowned for his ability to make complex issues accessible, interesting and entertaining.
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