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| Friday 2 March |
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| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 16:30–16:45 | Two transfers will be provided | Transfer from Westin Hotel to Table Mountain for those attending the SGF Africa event. Luggage will be taken to our Retreat hotel on your behalf |
| 17:15–19:00 | Welcome and networking | Welcome cocktail reception - on top of the world! Drinks and canapés served. |
| From 19:00 | Transfer and check in | From Table Mountain to the Vineyard Hotel & Spa
If transferring from The Westin, your luggage will be placed in your room. |
| 19:30–20:00 | Pre–dinner drinks |
| 20:00–22:30 | Informal evening dinner | Traditional South African Braai |
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| If you are not attending The Strategic Growth Forum, your transfer will take you to the Vineyard Hotel direct from the airport. Transfers to Table Mountain will depart from outside The Vineyard at 16:45. |
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| Saturday 3 March |
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| 7:00–8:30 | Breakfast/personal time/meetings |
| 8:30–8:45 | Welcome | - Andrea Vogel
- Mark Jeffries
Our facilitator will be former Merrill Lynch stockbroker Mark Jeffries. Now a trusted adviser and communications consultant to some of the world's largest and most successful corporations, agencies, accounting and law firms, Mark successfully moderated the first two EOY Forums in Zurich and Dubai, and we are delighted that he will join us again in Cape Town. |
| 8:45–9:45 | Opening keynote speaker: "What to do on Monday morning" – the role of inspiring leader | Kevin Gaskell is an automotive leader who has led three iconic car brands — Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW — to great success. Kevin, who now chairs a number of fast‑growing companies, will discuss "What to do on Monday morning — The role of the inspiring leader." |
| 9:45–10:30 | "My story" presentation | Mark Lamberti, founder and former CEO of Massmart Holdings, tell us the secrets of his success. |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee break | Take time to visit the African Business Center and explore the IPO Heatmap exhibit |
| 11:00–12:00 | Workshop: Strategies of the Serengetti |
A highly qualified speaker and international MBA lecturer in business strategy will showcase the strategic skills of some of the world's great experts — the giraffe, elephant, hippopotamus, cheetah and others, in a format which is highly memorable and instantly applicable to our own organizations. |
| 12:00 | Wrap up and afternoon details | |
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| Sailing Regatta |
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| 12:10–12:20 | Sailing regatta guests | Time to change and pick up packed lunch
Dresscode: Jeans, sneakers, sweaters, hats, sunglasses. Bring sunscreen |
| 12:20–12:30 | Transfer leaves 12:30 sharp |
| 12:30–16:00 | Sailing regatta | 2 races: 1 skipper and 6 guests per boat.
Prizegiving will take place at dinner. |
| 16:00–16:30 | Transfer back | Transfer will return to the Vineyard |
| 16:30–18:00 | Free time | Feel free to use the hotel spa and pool facilities |
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| Wine–blending |
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| 12:10–12:20 | Wineblending guests | Time to change
Dresscode: casual, bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses |
| 12:20–12:30 | Transfer leaves 12:30 sharp |
| 12:30–16:00 | Wine blending |
| 16:00–17:00 | Transfer back | Transfer will return to the Vineyard |
| 17:00–18:00 | Free time | Feel free to use the hotel spa and pool facilities |
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| Gala dinner |
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| 18:00 | Meet downstairs in lobby | Dress code: blazers (no ties) and cocktail dresses |
| 18:15–18:45 | Transfer to gala dinner |
| 18:45–19:30 | Drinks reception |
| 19:45 | | Welcome from our celebrity chef and sommelier |
| 21:00 | Evening speaker | This rugby union legend, who led his country to World Cup victory in 1995, will draw on his years of sporting glory and political input to share some of his motivational tips and insights. |
| 23:00 | Transfers back to the hotel | Welcome from our celebrity chef and sommelierA coach will be provided to take everyone back to the hotel at 23:00 hrs. Before or after this you may take a taxi at your personal expense |
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