What keep business leaders awake at night going into 2018? 1. What is the future of South Africa and role of business? 2. Analysis of the Government’s budget for the fiscal year and what it means for business? 3. Is there a likelihood for some recovery and growth in the economy or will it be another tricky year? 4. Will the ANC elective conference outcome in December influence consumer confidence and future investment? 5. How do businesses prepare for the year ahead as the gripping political drama unfolds? 6. Is the threat of credit rating downgrade still looms large? 7. How can business, labour and government work together to increase jobs and ensure an inclusive economic growth? 8. State capture, water crisis, higher education funding dilemma and bail-outs of state-owned enterprises – what are the implications on business? 9. What are the top 5 things business should know to build an agile, resilient and innovative business during turbulent times? 10. How to adapt, survive and chart the best way forward? To provide you with answers, Mail & Guardian will host this highly anticipated one-day conference, bringing political analysts, economists, business leaders, industry experts, civil society and government to discuss the economic outlook for South Africa in 2018. This will be an excellent opportunity to unpack the current state of affairs, major developing trends and forecasts, policies and influences in the economy as well as implications for businesses in South Africa. If you book your seat/s early in 2017 and pay before 2018, you will receive early bird discount of 10%. Contact Wan Liew on wanl@mgafrica.com if you are keen to be a Sponsor at Event and/or enquire group discount from 3 delegates or more.