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Dr Roelof Botha
Political Economist
South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng
Dr Roelof Botha has been an economic advisor to PricewaterhouseCoopers for the past 17 years and is an experienced presenter & sought after consultant. In 2005, he received the Sake-24/ABSA award for Economist of the Year, based on the accuracy of forecasts of key economic indicators. He is a regular commentator on topical macroeconomic issues (in the national and regional media) and has authored more than 100 articles, books and research. Dr Roelof Botha’s broad experience includes management accountant of a listed industrial company, financial editor of a daily newspaper, economic policy advisor in the Department of Finance, senior economics lecturer at the University of Pretoria & University of Johannesburg, chief economist of the South African Federated Chamber of Industries, and visiting lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) & Tshwane University of Technology. As a previous winner of the Finmedia Economist of the Year Award and with more than 40 years of experience, Dr Roelof Botha is exceptionally well-qualified to advise executives and managers on prospects for the South African economy, including the following: • No recession exists yet (year-on-year basis) • Welcome return of the primary sectors • Global economy gaining some momentum • Rand exchange rate remains undervalued • Interest rates may still come down • South Africa’s competitiveness advantages • Reasons for a swift recovery to investment grade for all of South Africa’s bonds His past experience as an economic policy advisor at National Treasury and regular discussions with political analysts (including his father, who served in the late Nelson Mandela’s first Cabinet) also allow him to provide sensible reflections on the policy environment, in general, and the likely implications of the imminent leadership change in Government, in particular. For a provocative keynote that provides a balanced and authoritative perspective on South Africa’s economic and political outlook, mingled with some optimism, Dr Roelof Botha is your speaker of choice. His father (also Roelof) was the 2nd longest-serving Minister of Foreign Affairs in the world & also served in the late Nelson Mandela’s first democratic cabinet. His eldest son (another Roelof) is a partner at Sequoia Venture Capital in Silicon Valley, where he co-founded PayPal & engineered the YouTube/Google acquisition. Roelof obtained Honours and Master’s degrees in economics (cum laude) at the University of Pretoria, whilst the Doctorate was completed at the University of Johannesburg. He has followed a diversified career in management accounting; financial journalism; lecturing; consulting; and economic research. <strong>Topics </strong> The state of the nation An informed keynote address by Dr Roelof Botha In the midst of unprecedented exchange rate volatility during 2016, the South African currency slowly but surely started to shed its undervalued status. In the process, the rand has been one of the best-performing currencies in the world over the past 12 months, strengthening by 21% against the US dollar. This outcome was accurately predicted by Dr Roelof Botha (part-time economic advisor to PwC) in January last year. His current research indicates a number of reasons to believe that the rand will experience a relatively stable 2017, SA bonds will retain their investment grade status and that economic growth may surprise on the upside. <strong>The global economy</strong> <ul> <li>Global economy gaining some momentum</li> <li>China facing structurally lower growth</li> <li>The dawning of a new World order- multiple superpowers</li> <li>International credit ratings agencies losing face</li> </ul> <strong>Socio-political overview – South Africa</strong> <ul> <li>Labour unrest – a serious threat, but potential solutions exist</li> <li>The nature of social unrest – a macro or micro-level problem?</li> <li>Unpacking the NDP- which objectives will receive priority?</li> <li>A time-line for the end of the tripartite alliance</li> </ul> <strong>Prospects for the regional & South African economy</strong> <ul> <li>GDP growth forecasts for SADC</li> <li>Relatively low interest rate environment set to continue</li> <li>Relatively stable exchange rate expected over the medium term</li> <li>Trends in household consumption expenditure</li> <li>Capital formation trends</li> <li>Gradual return of the “wealth effect”</li> <li>Constraints to and drivers of economic growth in 2015</li> </ul> <strong>Industry-specific</strong> <ul> <li>The diminishing role of the mining sector</li> <li>Threats facing agriculture & food security</li> <li>Commodity cycle downturn enters 5th year – time for an upswing?</li> <li>Energy – structural shifts in supply & the demand response</li> <li>The portfolio investment industry – lucrative & growing</li> </ul>
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Tania Habimana
Business | Innovation | Leadership
Belgium
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Tania Habimana is a Rwandan entrepreneur with a passion for digital innovation and SME development in Africa. She was recently nominated as part of the Digital Female Leader Awards 2018 in the 'Global Hero' category; an initiative of the Global Digital Women network. From driving a brands' monthly turnover from 10,000 USD to a yearly turnover of 8 Million USD in just 18 months, to leading social media campaigns attracting over 100K followers in months, Tania is a 360 digital marketer and entrepreneur, that's not afraid of being hands-on. Her accolades have demonstrated an understanding of business and a flair for technology, and are further exemplified by her rapid ascension up the ranks from her entry-job as a digital analyst to her position as Commercial Director for Sub-Sahara Africa of the international fashion label Suitsupply, which earned her the recognition as person responsible for the international label's market-entry and expansion into the sub-Saharan African market. Today, Tania uses her knowledge and network to support and mentor entrepreneurs all over the continent. Additionally, she is the co-founder of Johannesburg-based, NONZēRO Agency, a purpose-driven marketing agency focussed on enterprise development and impact programs in Africa. The company is known as the founders of "Threads, stitched by Standard Bank" - the business of fashion accelerator program in South Africa as well as the FASHIONTech™ Africa Conference & Hackathon. Tania holds a number of public appointments and was recently recognized by the European Commission for her international mobility career and efforts to promote the internationalisation of the youth under the “Erasmus+” program. She is now the face of the British Council for the Erasmus+ Youth Mobility program and a strong advocate for Pan-African youth mobility, job creation, cross-border enterprise development and the women in tech dialogue. In 2019, Tania was awarded South Afirca's Brand Summit - SMME Brand Contributor of the year award for her effrots to develop the SME landscape in South Africa. Tania was also one of the official Moderators for the launch of the African Union's African Continental Free Trade Area Launch (AfCFTA) event in Niamey, Niger taking place in July 2019. TOPICS: <strong>Needs based Innovation</strong> What happens when a continent skips an era, enters directly into the 4th industrial revolution, having left all of its fundamental needs unresolved? Needs are resolved using innovation & digital technologies. In this talk, the host of CNBC‘s show Tailored Business – a show that investigates and showcases entrepreneurship across Africa defines what needs-based innovation is (ie innovation born out of a necessity as opposed to a desire to build something „new“) and outlines the best examples. This talk visits the concept of needs-based innovation and its implication on the African continent, from creating a new generation of tech-savvy schoolers to digitally-operated smart cities and institutions. <strong>Preparing for Crazy</strong> Preparing For Crazy is a talk about the power of imagination and preparing for the unlikely to happen. The anecdotal talk shares life, career and entrepreneurship lessons through Tania’s journey doing business across Europe and Africa. The talk leaves the audience wanting to know more and BE MORE. <strong>Recognizing the Future:</strong> Our continent is often described as the world’s youngest continent and indeed 220 million Africans are between 15 and 25 and are expected to be around 350 million by 2030. Africa’s burgeoning youth population represents the continent’s greatest asset and will determine the development trajectory of Africa over the next decades. For the first time in Africa’s history, we have a generation that has developped at the same pace as the rest of world, who have access to the same amount of information, the same news channels, the same online courses as the rest of the world, thanks to modern day technology – and in many instances, young Africans have in fact proven themselves to be innovative and living in the future. <strong>Personal Branding & Dressing for Success</strong> Your team is the most powerful marketing tool at your disposal. If you are adding new product categories, going after a new market segment, establishing a new sales campaign, or simply, trying to increase your bottom line, it’s a great time to start investing in the individuals brands that form your team and you! And guess what, it doesn’t matter if you are a one-man show, entrepreneur or an employee, personal branding benefits everyone. Learn the secrets of personal branding in this course as I outline how to develop your story, craft your messaging, define your audience and more.
Business | Innovation | Leadership
Lisa Orrell: The Chief of Change
Inspiring Positive Changes
United States of America
Lisa Orrell, CPC, is globally recognized as “The Chief of Change”…and she’s NOT just another Keynote Speaker, Award-winning Author, Trainer, Certified Leadership & Life Coach, and Thought Leader. <em>Her fun, unique and engaging style set her apart!</em> As a result, she is in-demand by organizations to motivate & inspire their people to make positive changes personally, AND to inspire more positive changes in workplace dynamics & culture! Her four popular books on Amazon include: <em>Millennials Incorporated</em>; <em>Millennials into Leadership</em>; and <em>Boomers into Business.</em> Her fourth book, <em>Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands</em>, was named a finalist in ForeWord Magazine’s Annual Book Awards competition (in the highly competitive Leadership books category). And Lisa’s books are often ordered in bulk by organizations to use in their Employee Learning & Development training programs. As a respected expert and speaker, <strong>Lisa’s client list includes many well-known corporations and professional associations</strong>, including: Salesforce, Wyndham, Pfizer, eBay, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Grant Thornton, Oracle, Juniper Networks, Pepsi, Chico’s, Applied Materials, ERA Real Estate, Paul Mitchell, Cisco, PayPal, USC, Blue Cross/BlueShield, State University of New York, SHRM, PBWC, NCHRA, National Diversity Council, and Monster.com. Lisa was even hired by the Government of Brunei to speak IN Brunei! In addition to being a speaker and author, Lisa is a Certified Leadership & Life Coach who works with individuals and/or employee groups. She received her Leadership & Life Coach certification through an intensive training program accredited by the International Coach Federation. And, based on her topic expertise and notoriety, Lisa has been interviewed by, or written articles for, countless media and research firms, including (partial list): ABC, NPR, MSNBC, CBS, <em>The NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Human Resource Executive, The Business Journals </em>(throughout the U.S.)<em>, Recruitment & Retention, Universum’s Trainee Guides for Norway, Sweden and Denmark, China’s HerWorld Magazine, Diversity Business</em>, HR.com, Monster.com, Recruiter.com, and CareerBuilder.com.
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