Daniel Silke Premier Selection International

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Daniel Silke

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Premier Selection Keynotes

Daniel Silke offers a broad range of conference keynote presentations covering South

Africa, Africa and Global political economy issues. In this ‘Premier Selection”, Silke presents five topics broadly applicable to corporate conventions and meetings globally.

1. South Africa

Uncharted Waters: The new politics & economics of South

Africa. South Africa’s flagship political economy analysis.

South African politics and economics are both changing. The future of the broader ANC Alliance and COSATU now hangs in the balance as trade union rivalries, economic policy decline and personality clashes begin to fashion an entirely new political climate in the country.

The advent of the EFF has also disrupted the somewhat predictable pattern of parliamentary procedures and is causing substantial tension within the ruling party. Add to this a stronger Democratic Alliance under the leadership of Mmusi Maimane and a weakened ANC – particularly in Gauteng – and you have a recipe for a much more competitive and contested political arena in the run-up to the 2016 local government elections and beyond.

South Africa may also get a brand new political grouping on the Left of the political spectrum should NUMSA and Zwelenzima Vavi choose to follow an independent path. This too can weaken the ANC, take away some electoral support and destabilize the ruling party’s power base. The weakened Presidency under Jacob Zuma and a domestic economy that is suffering lower levels of growth and stubbornly high unemployment is likely to result in an


unpredictable yet potentially fluid environment in which both political and economic change can occur.

The troubled state-owned enterprises sector – and especially Eskom - will provide further friction in how best to handle a deteriorating yet critical aspect of our economy. An increasingly important role for Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to emerge as contenders for power - including Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma - begin to position themselves. “Uncharted Waters: The new politics and economics of South Africa” is a

realistic yet essential guide to where the country is going in the near future.

With his usual balanced insight, flair and understated humor, Daniel Silke will

address questions around the future of the ANC and its leadership; the role of

unions in the business environment; the domestic South African economy as

well as political competition into the future.

Combining political, economic & social trends, this is ideal for conventions,

conferences or smaller briefings and is sure to be one of the most important

keynotes you will want to hear. Book now!

2. Africa

Arise Africa: Delivering its Promise?

The compelling case for Africa’s future.

In May 2000, the Economist Magazine referred to Africa as “The Hopeless Continent”. A decade later, the same magazine extolled the virtues of Africa in another cover story – this time more positively entitled “Africa Rising”. Over the last decade much of Africa has been changing – for the better. Its economic growth has out-grown East Asia – including Japan. Seven out of the top ten growth economies worldwide over the next five years will be African.


By 2015, well over 300m Africans will populate a new middle class with, for the first time, a discretionary income. More democracy, better governance, greater regional and global integration make it a continent on the move. Urbanization and the rise of African cities will be critical in providing economic and employment opportunities to the millions who will desert the rural areas in the hope for a better life. And, as Africa’s population increases, so its connectivity through at least 600m cellphone subscribers offers new opportunities in communications, health, innovation and global linkages. Silke also places Africa within the global context as China and other developing and developed economic powers seek both investment opportunities and future commodity security. And, with Africa set to experience an oil and gas boom, new issues and opportunities arise. However, in 2015, Africa faces some real challenges. Low levels of manufacturing still hamper proper job creation. Over-reliance on metals and minerals make economies vulnerable. Rising debt levels add a sense of volatility to financial and fiscal planning. Slower Chinese growth can affect Beijing’s role in investing on the continent. And, infrastructure bottlenecks and corruption continue to cause concern. In addition, security concerns from Nigeria to Kenya and beyond are making investors jittery. Africa is today is certainly alive with possibilities like never before. But, it also faces headwinds that can slow growth into the future. In this important new keynote, Daniel Silke offers a compelling, entertaining and fundamentally positive account of why the time for Africa is now and why Africa will be critical to global growth in the future. This keynote is essential for anyone thinking about investing on the continent or any business keen to learn about the growth potential that Africa affords the world.


3. Global Issues/Future Trends

• Tracking the Future: Global Change & Disruptors. Most

requested presentation comprehensively revised for 2015.

Do you know the future of the World? Get ready for a thrilling ride! Politics, economics, society and technology are all shifting and changing. A host of key trends are emerging

that will influence all our lives – for the rest of our lives! Political Analyst & Futurist Daniel Silke presents a compelling, challenging yet highly entertaining new analysis of the top global trends that will transform the world of the future. Constantly updated with the latest political, economic, social and technological research, Silke identifies key areas of dramatic change and disruption that will affect us as individuals or in the business environment. Some of these changes are already here – and many more are coming at a ferocious speed.

Power shifts towards developing and emerging nations will alter our mindset. A new Industrial Revolution is with us – testing the future of labour and work. Water scarcity may become more critical than access to oil as climate change and sustainability issues influence all we do. Business practice; the changing consumer; technology and dramatic demographic shifts all conspire to create an exciting yet volatile world of the future.

Political, economic and technological disruptors are going to fundamentally shift every aspect of business. Is your business ready for the Amazons, Ubers, Airbnb’s and Alibaba’s of the world? China will innovate and compete even more. Older populations in the West will create new opportunities in the emerging worlds. Don’t say you weren’t warned! This presentation will identify and explain these changes in an all-encompassing talk - fully illustrated, customizable and applicable to a wide variety of industries. It is designed

to inform and entertain – and is also available as a critically acclaimed book published by Tafelberg.


Trends may include (inter-alia):

• China, India, Africa & the ‘rise of the rest’

• The USA vs. the European Economy

• Technology & Labour in the new Industrial Revolution

• The rise of urban living and the role of cities

• Regulation and the changing face of globalization

• New ‘soft & hard power’ players in the world.

• Growing global competitiveness – everywhere!

• Inequality, growth & rising political pressures

• Seeking higher returns in the BRICS & Africa

• Adapting business strategy to new locations.

• The new world of ‘disruptors’ and rising volatility

• The ‘Internet of Everything’

• How Uber, Amazon, Airbnd & Alibaba threaten everything

• Cyber security and the new ways of warfare

• Science & Health: Converging & changing humankind

• Energy, Oil, Food & Agriculture into the future

• People & the Planet: Demographics to shift the planet

• The ‘She-Conomy’: The role of Women in the Future

• The Changing Consumer Landscape

Make sure you don’t miss the future!

• The State of the World: Economic, Political & Social Drivers of

Change. Just released!

Looking for a broad political economy analysis of where the world is at and where it is going? Acclaimed Keynote Speaker and geo-strategic specialist Daniel Silke now presents a groundbreaking new global overview of critical trends across the major regions of the world.

From the fortunes of the US economy and Europe’s on-going battles within the broader European Union across to the volatile yet potentially exciting Gulf states and over to the


great emerging power-houses of India and China, this keynote covers crucial geo-political and economic insights all in one packed presentation.

Emerging and Frontier markets are certainly not to be forgotten. Africa’s recent solid performance will be analyzed along with the promise and pitfalls of Brazil and other key South and Central American states. Can China really become a dominant global player and re-invigorate its economy? How will South-East Asia integrate globally and react to rising Chinese assertiveness? How will nations cope with climate change and infrastructure deficiencies like the increased

need for power consumption? What effect will both demographic change and rapid urbanization have on the world? Will the BRICS nations be able to really provide an alternative global order to that forged by the West after the Second World War? Can Africa sustain its growth path or are headwinds beginning to bite? And, what about the West – will they be able to fight off the rise of the rest? “The State of the World” is an ideal scene-setter for any conference. It paints a broad

picture offering conferences the chance to lay the foundation with a global overview and delve further into industry-specific issues thereafter. Combining the latest economic and social data trends, Daniel Silke also adds a political spin to show the important nuances and complex global web now in existence. This keynote may also be customised in different regions of the world to allow for added emphasis on areas of focus and business exposure. It may also form the basis of a moderated discussion (facilitation). Don’t miss this essential introduction and scene-setter

for any conference, convention or meeting.

• Emerging Worlds – From Frontier to Developing, the

new face of global demand, finance & political influence This may well be the Emerging Markets Century – and the countries to watch are the BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Or are they?


Political Analyst & Futurist Daniel Silke examines these five emerging super-powers that are set to dominate global affairs for the rest of our lifetimes. Their growing economies, population, skills and political clout make them all highly influential in almost every

aspect of life. And yet, they all have very different social and political dynamics and are all fraught with internal debates about economic policy into the future. Commodity price cycles are now putting severe pressure on these once-stellar economies putting pressure on social cohesion, growth performance and global geo-political influences. Clearly, how these countries interact with each other and the broader world will change the future of finance,

business & politics for us all. There is also life beyond BRICS. With faltering growth rates, investors are constantly looking elsewhere in the developing and frontier market environment. But, markets like Turkey, India and Indonesia have suffered currency and confidence dips in recent months making them (and others) more fragile. Silke will analyze and assess these and other contradictions.

Africa holds out much promise as it becomes a growing region and stakes its claim to recognition & investment. Can it lay claim to be a much vaunted economic powerhouse in the future? Delving into the fortunes of emerging markets, Political Analyst and Futurist Daniel Silke identifies the key political, economic and demographic drivers affecting their future. And, he also identifies Africa and a number of other regional powers and country-groupings as

important additions to this debate. Can the BRICS (and the rest) really provide a political alternative and new power-base globally? Will these nations work together or will they drift apart? Will the BRICS support a move away from the US Dollar as a store of global value? Can the BRICS change and challenge the dynamics of international organizations like the

United Nations, International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organization? And, are there other countries and regional groupings that might conflict or compete with the BRICS? These questions and more will be answered in this important new address.


Daniel Silke Short Bio

Contact Details: www.danielsilke.com and [email protected]

Daniel Silke is recognized as one of South Africa’s leading Political Economy Analysts, Futurists and most passionate keynote speakers. As Director of the Political Futures

Consultancy & faculty consultant for Duke Corporate Education, Silke serves a host of major blue-chip companies with outstanding keynotes and workshops aimed at the convention, conference and events industries. He has 20 years experience in delivering stimulating, entertaining and insightful presentations on South African, African and Global political and economic trends. His client list includes Marriott International, Oracle, CISCO, PwC, MTN, KPMG, FirstRand, Grant Thornton, Deloittes, Distell, Momentum, Sanlam, Old Mutual, Danone, Estee Lauder, Protea Hotels, Foschini, FNB,

SunGard, Barclays and ABSA. Silke is the author of the book “Tracking the Future: Top Trends that will Shape South Africa and the World”. He regularly appears on and contributes to CNBC Africa, ENCA, SABC, ANN7, Bloomberg, AFP, Fin24, News24, Deutsche Welle, the BBC, 702, Classic FM and Business Day. In 2014, Silke spoke at the prestigious World Affairs Council in Washington DC on African issues.

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