Future Proof Your Business Conference
Tue Oct 30, 07:00 - Tue Oct 30, 13:00
Midrand Conference Centre
ABOUT
What is this conference about?
AI is here. Disruption is real. Change is out-pacing us. Is your business equipped to keep up with what is coming?
How are you going to keep your people committed to your cause? What does the culture of the future workplace look like? What does AI mean for your business’ future? How do you make sure your brand remains positioned ahead of your competitors?
We’ll explore these and many other questions at the Future Proof Your Business Conference.
If you are a forward-thinking business leader who knows and understands that change is inevitable and coming at us at an ever-increasing pace, then you know you need to find the answers to these questions if you want to remain relevant.
Who should attend?
The content of this conference is specifically designed for those business leaders whose roles include decision making that affects the direction and strategy of their respective business’.
- C-suite decision makers
- Business owners
- Executive level leaders
- Directors
Across all domains such as Sales, Human Resources, Operations, Marketing and so on, and across all industries.
Why should you attend?
The half-day, Future Proof Your Business Conference offers a wealth of knowledge and insight into the business landscape of the future. Five of South Africa’s top thought leaders and business speakers will be presenting on topics such as:
- Disruptive forces that will affect your business
- Creating a workplace culture for the future
- Brand positioning
- The future of leadership
- The continuing relevance of sales
All of them have enviable track records. Between them they have worked with organisations large and small across 100+ countries. They will share their knowledge and insights, giving you practical takeaways that will help you successfully navigate the new reality of the business world.
DISCLAIMER: The event will be photographed for marketing, social media and media purposes. By attending the conference you grant South Africa's Best Speakers, permission to use and publish any recorded material as deemed fit by South Africa's Best Speakers.
PROGRAMME
07:00 to 08:00
Breakfast
07:00 to 08:00
Registration
08:15 to 08:20
Welcome
Adam Peters | South Africa's Best Speakers
Adam Peters | South Africa's Best Speakers
08:20 to 09:05
8 SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK
Dr. Graeme Codrington
Dr. Graeme Codrington
09:10 to 09:55
THEY'RE YOUR RULES, BREAK THEM!
Douglas Kruger
Douglas Kruger
09:55 to 10:10
Mid-Morning Break
10:15 to 11:00
FUTURE PROOF YOUR LEADERSHIP - AGILE STRATEGIES THAT WORK
Alex Granger
Alex Granger
11:05 to 11:50
THE STATE OF SALES - IS THE FUTURE BRIGHT OR BLEAK?
Shelley Walters
Shelley Walters
11:50 to 12:00
Afternoon Break
12:05 to 13:05
THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACE CULTURE
Stef du Plessis
Stef du Plessis
13:05 to 13:15
Close
SPEAKERS
Dr. Graeme Codrington
Based on ongoing research, backed up by his personal experiences with some of the world’s top companies, and packaged in his very engaging mix of insights, multimedia and humour, Graeme shows organisations and their leaders what they need to do to prepare for success in the Future World of Work. More...
Douglas Kruger
When you want your organisation to thrive, when you want your brand to become iconic, when you insist on owning your industry, there is no alternative: Douglas Kruger helps you to position yourself so that the business comes to you. More...
Alex Granger
Alex is a global business speaker, author and the Founder and CEO of the Possibility of YOU as well as the CEO of Metro Conference Centre. Alex is the voice of reason, the think-shifter, that transcends both change and chaos, and has helped businesses and individuals achieve purpose and possibility. More...
Shelley Walters
Shelley’s powerful keynote presentations will give sales professionals a keen understanding of the changing world of sales while equipping them with the new thinking needed to excel in the toughest economies. More...
Stef du Plessis
Stef is a valued resource to CEOs who want to improve their overall organisational results by changing the way that their people do things. He is also a firm favourite with event planners at premier events on topics related to change, performance and results. More...
GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION
South Africa's Best Speakers are so confident that you are going to get exceptional value out of attending this event, that if you don’t feel like you did we will refund you 100% of your ticket fee, no questions asked.
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DIRECTIONS
Future Proof Your Business Conference
Midrand Conference Centre
661 Pendulum Rd, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
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