Alumni Reunion Weekend
20-22 October 2023
Alumni Reunion Weekend – 20 to 22 October 2023
Theme: A look at an Extraordinary World
DAY 1: 20 October 2023 (Friday)
14:00 - 20:30
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Case study Doing Business in Africa |
Dr Catherine Duggan |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Break | |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | Global trends and Doing Business in Africa | Dr Catherine Duggan |
| 18:00 - 20:30 | Drinks, light supper and networking on campus |
DAY 2: 21 October 2023 (Saturday)
08:00 - 19:00
Lunch, networking and exhibition space
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration Tea/coffee and breakfast | |
| 09:00 - 09:05 | Welcome address | Portia Heynes (EMBA 2007-2009) |
| 09:10 - 10:00 | Courageous Leadership | Professor Linda Ronnie |
| 10:05 - 11:35 |
Marching into Oblivion – Macroeconomic policy in
the rich world |
Barry Standish |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | Reflections on learnings | Portia Heynes |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch, networking and visit exhibits | |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Energizing the Future: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Realities Scatec is a leading renewable power producer, delivering affordable and clean energy worldwide |
Jan Fourie (MBA 2012/13) Executive Vice-President, Scatec (Sub-Saharan Africa) |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Short Break | |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | What next for AI in Africa |
Farayi Kambarami: Head Central Planning and Data, Woolworths
Food In conversation with Kosta Kontos (MBA 2009/10), Chairperson, GSB Alumni Foundation |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Summary and learnings | Dr Catherine Duggan |
| 16:00 - 19:00 | Drinks and light supper | |
| 19:00 | All are welcome to join us at the Brig from 19h30 as we get ready for the Springboks-England. No tickets are required and partners are welcome. |
DAY 3: 22 October 2023 (Sunday)
06:00 - 12:00 (Three Peaks Challenge)
| 06:00 | Meet at Kopano Residence parking lot (Middle Campus), Rondebosch | |
| 10:30 | Brunch in the Brig |