Guy Lundy - Keynote Speaker

South Africa Beyond 2010

South African mindsets seem fixed on a short-term perspective that seldom goes further than three or four years, certainly not beyond the 2010 Soccer World Cup.  Business leaders are often fearful of the long term because of a lack of understanding of the trends and what they mean.

Guy draws on the wealth of knowledge he has gained in producing the books South Africa: Reasons to Believe and South Africa 2014: The Story of our Future, as well as through his ongoing work as a futurist, strategist and writer, to present views on what the future holds. 

Guy focuses on the key trends shaping the next ten years in South Africa, and he works to dispel some popular myths, show what can be possible and highlight what we as a nation must do to turn these possibilities into realities.

This lively and “edutaining” presentation is essential for all businesses who wish to provide their management and staff with a good overall understanding of what the next ten years in South Africa can hold.

The Re-Scramble for Africa

South Global economic power is shifting to include the emerging nations of China, India and Russia.  These countries are hungry for natural resources and for new, untapped markets, both of which are in abundance in Africa.  The continent is producing more and more successful countries. Through technology and telecommunications its people are becoming more and more educated and exposed to opportunities.

The questions that businesses in the West should be asking are, “how do we avoid losing our traditional dominance of markets in Africa” and “how do we take advantage of the growing peace and prosperity in Africa?”

Guy probes into the trends impacting the African continent and its future.  This presentation is essential for anyone wishing to understand what the future holds for Africa and for those wanting to do business in Africa.

South Africa 2014: The Story of our Future

Guy presents major themes from the book that he co-edited, including key inputs from the 77 prominent contributors to the book, as well as the editors' conclusions on each major topic.

Rather than attempting to make an exact prediction of progress and what will happen, Guy emphasises the direction we are likely to go in and the critical challenges that will determine the positive future we desire, the likelihood of success and what we must do to get there.

South Africa: Reasons to Believe!

Guy delivers an inspirational and highly motivational talk based on the book "South Africa: Reasons to believe!" He uses a combination of opinions, facts and real life stories that come together to form a set of compelling reasons to believe in South Africa, its people and its future.

The presentation can be tailored to address a specific focus, usually covering the following topics:

 •  Why so negative? Our national mood swings
 •  Our miracle transformation
 •  The importance of changing perceptions
 •  Economic foundations and growth
 •  Taking on the world
 •  Wild, beautiful and free
 •  Cultural riches
 •  Inspiring icons
 •  Let's lift the mood!

A Zulu Future

Tips, trends and predictions for South Africa, Africa and the World

"If the future doesn't come towards you, you have to go and fetch it." Zulu Proverb

Historically, the Zulu nation have been expert strategists, tacticians and innovators. In expanding their territory and absorbing the lessons of wider communities they built considerable status and power. Their tenacious character and proactive endeavours have made them an international brand. Now your business can be exposed to the Zulu Future. In informative, analytical and entertaining presentations, three of South Africa’s top analysts take you into the future on the local, regional and international stage.

No matter what business you're in, you are never immune to the changes taking place in the environment around us.  We live and work in a world of change.  But what are those changes?  How might they affect your business?  And how can you take advantage of future trends to ensure that your business is sustainable and successful in the long run?  Are you playing catch up for today, or are you ready and confident to compete for the future?

Although local trends are often different to regional and global trends, South Africa does not operate in a vacuum.  So we have put together the most powerful possible team of futurists specialising in South African, African and Global trends.  Guy Lundy, Koffi Kouakou and Daniel Silke will introduce you to the changes happening locally, regionally and internationally, and will clarify issues in the political, social and economic environment that are likely to fundamentally change the world.

Contact us for full information and prices.