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The 2023 Future of Leadership Summit

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What Public Leaders had to say

Hon Deputy Minister in The Presidency Pinky Kekana

Hon Deputy Minister in The Presidency Pinky Kekana on the importance of Future of Leadership Summit 

Gauteng MEC of Finance

Gauteng MEC of Finance, Jacob Mamabolo reflects on The Future of Leadership Summit 

City of Johannesburg MMC of Finance

City of Johannesburg MMC of Finance, Cllr Dada Morero reflects on The Future of Leadership Summit 

What Business Leaders had to say

Johan Minnie (Group Executive: Customer & Advisor Experience ayt Liberty Group)

Johan Minnie (Group Executive: Customer & Advisor Experience ayt Liberty Group) speaks about the significance of the Future of Leadership Summit

Sunil Geness (Director: Global Government Affairs & CSR Africa, Global Sustainability Lead Africa at SAP)

Sunil Geness (Director: Global Government Affairs & CSR Africa, Global Sustainability Lead Africa at SAP) sharing a critical message for the youth of South Africa

Dr Kershen Pillay (CEO at Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS)

Dr Kershen Pillay (CEO at Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS)  talks about the importance of the Future of Leadership Summit 

What the Sponsors had to say

Zak Sivalingum (Regional Director @ FNB South Africa | MBA, Corporate Finance, Strategy)

FNB Commercial South Africa Regional Director, Zak Sivalingum reflects on the  

Sithembile Ntombela maNdaba (Acting CEO Brand South Africa)

Acting Brand South Africa CEO, Sithembile Ntombela reflects on The Future of Leadership Summit 

Bridget Nkandu (Executive Head Segment Strategy and CVPs at Nedbank)

Nedbank Executive Segment Strategy & Business Development, Bridget Nkandu reflects on The Future of Leadership Summit 

What Delegates had to say

Waseem Carrim (Chief Executive Officer at National Youth Development Agency NYDA)

 NYDA CEO, Waseem Carrim talks about the importance of leadership and opportunities for young people 

Tracey Lee Miller (CEO Zindela Advisory)

ZAS SA Director, Tracey Lee Miller reflects on the Future of Leadership Summit  

Dr Nik Eberl (Chair: The Future of Leadership Summit™ | Editor-in-Chief: The Future of Leadership Book Series)

Dr Nik Eberl reflects on the Inaugural Future of Leadership Summit 

Special Moments from The Summit

Q&A Session with Rugby World Cup Champion Ashwin Willemse

Ashwin played at the 2003 and 2007 RWC and was awarded the prestigious Player of the Year, Most Promising Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year Awards at the annual SA Rugby function. 


Following his sporting career, Ashwin was a leading analyst for the 2011 and 2015 RWC on SuperSport and is considered by many South Africans as the No 1 Springbok Fan (as he was awarded Brand Ambassador by Brand South Africa most recently). 


Watch Ashwin’s much acclaimed Q&A session with 150 prominent business leaders from South Africa at the 2023 Future of Leadership Summit™  

The Future of Leadership Book Launch (2nd Edition)

This edition of the Future of Leadership Book brings together 24 TOP Leadership Voices, ranging from the CEO of the World’s strongest Banking Brand to the Chairman of Africa’s Leading Retailer, CXO’s from two of the World’s leading Mobile Networks, the Group CEO of the JSE, the Distinguished Professor in Education at Stellenbosch University, the Country Chair of Shell, Executive Leaders from four of South Africa’s leading Banks, the Mayor of Cape Town, the Premier of the Western Cape, five prominent Marketing Leaders, and a Presidential Candidate. 

Keynote Address on The Future of Youth Leadership by the CEO of NYDA

The CEO of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) , Waseem Carrim talks about The Future of Youth Leadership 

Keynote Addresses

Opening Keynote Address by the Hon Pinky Kekana, Deputy Minister in the Presidency

Hon Pinky Kekana, Deputy Minister in the Presidency (responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)

Dr Kershen Pillay, CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences

Dr Kershen Pillay, CEO of Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS)

Closing Keynote Address by the Gauteng MEC of Finance, Jacob Mamabolo

Gauteng MEC of Finance, Jacob Mamabolo delivers closing remarks at The Future of Leadership Summit 

Executive Report

The Inaugural Future of Leadership Summit

How it started

    Mission (Im) Possible: Breaking into the TOP10 Countries

    By 2030 - based on the 12 Pillars of the Global Prosperity Index that currently ranks South Africa 75th out of 167 Countries surveyed

    Ideas worth Co-creating

    When I started the Future Leader Forum

    I had no idea that the insights generated from the more than 250 Leaders featured to date are holding the key to solving some of the world's biggest challenges -  such as job creation, food security, nation-building and inclusive growth.  

    Thanks to the feedback received

    from the Leaders interviewed throughout the five seasons, the time has now come to call for 


    The Inaugural Future of Leadership Summit 


    that will see Future-minded Leaders present and discuss 

    Ideas worth Co-creating

    In other words, Ideas that have the Potential to propel the country to the Next Level and take South Africa into the 'TOP 10 Best Countries to Live In' by 2030 (currently 75th out of 167 Nations measured (ranked by the Global Prosperity Index) 

    in terms of Education, Safety, Economic Prosperity, Healthcare, Social Capital and Environment

    by calling on 14 Future-minded Leaders to each present their BIG Idea in a 


    TEDx Talk style presentation 


    on 24 October 2023 

    All BIG Ideas presented will be featured

    in the 2024 edition of the Future of Leadership Book - and all presenters will be invited to share their BIG Idea as part of the Future Leader Academy Curriculum

    Yes We Can! Remember 2010?

    Having co-designed the 2010 Brand Ambassador Program, I was privileged to witness first hand how South Africa motivated citizens to rally behind President Mbeki's Brand Promise of "Hosting the Most Successful World Cup Ever" and achieved the highest Visitor Advocacy Score of any FIFA World Cup (i.e. 92% vs Germany 88%) 


    and at the same time delivered a Visitor Experience that grew inbound tourism by 31% and business tourism up to 47% (and strengthened the exchange rate to a record high of R7/$ - whilst upgrading infrastructure such as major airports, new roads and even the Gautrain which drew gasps of surprise from many international visitors

    What makes for a BIG Idea?

    The Future Leader Summit is not just another talk shop but a design thinking platform that is geared to making a real difference in the lives of communities 


    To qualify for the next big idea competition, your idea needs to fit into the following criteria: 


    • B stands for Believable: For others to invest their time and money into taking your BIG Idea to the next level, you need to answer the question investors ask startups - in other words, does your idea have the ability to scale across communities in South Africa?  


    • I stands for Initiated: Your BIG Idea needs to be in working mode already, i.e. piloted in one place and show results.  


    • G stands for Generous: Your BIG Idea needs to appeal to the hearts and minds of corporate investors in such a way that they are willing to contribute funding. 

    Within the TOP 6 Pillars of the Prosperity Index

    Education

    Safety & Security

    Education

    The Education pillar ranks countries on access to education, quality of education and human capital. 

    Health

    Safety & Security

    Education

    The Health pillar measures a country’s performance in three areas: health outcomes (in physical and mental health), health systems, and illness and risk factors. 

    Safety & Security

    Safety & Security

    Safety & Security

    The Safety & Security pillar ranks countries based on national security, personal safety and the security of living conditions in that country 

    Social Capital

    Economic Quality

    Social Capital

    The Social Capital pillar measures the strength of personal and social relationships, social norms and civic participation in a country. 

    Environment

    Economic Quality

    Social Capital

    The Natural Environment pillar measures a country’s performance in three areas: the quality of the natural environment, environmental pressures and preservation efforts. 

    Economic Quality

    Economic Quality

    Economic Quality

    The Economic Quality Pillar measures how well an economy is equipped to generate wealth sustainably and with the full engagement of the workforce  

    South Africa's Ranking on the Legatum Prosperity Index

    Pillar Rankings

    In the 2023 Global Prosperity Index rankings, South Africa performs best on Personal Freedom and Social Capital and scores lowest on the National Environment pillar. 


    The biggest positive change over the past decade came in Health increasing by 13 places. 


    Visit the Rankings table to see how South Africa compares to other countries.


    Find out how South Africa's rankings compare to other countries here

    Ranked 75th of 167

    South Africa is 75th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since the Prosperity Index began in 2007, South Africa has moved down the rankings table by 13 places. 

    View South Africa's 2023 Prosperity Index

    How South Africa won the World Cup of Nationbuilding

    Research Report Forthcoming

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