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AGM 2011
A business think tank and catalyst
that brings together key stakeholders
in the Cape Town city region
to develop and implement
a long-term vision
for sustainable, inclusive
economic growth.
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Accelerate Cape Town
What does ACT do?
Thought leadership Network Influence Mobilise
Cape Town Vision 2030
Africa’s Global City
A city of inspiration & innovation
Africa’s global city : goals
Iconic & Emulated
Global African Gateway
Educated & Trained
Welcoming & Caring
Green & Beautiful
Safe & Efficient
Connected & Vibrant
Creative & Cultural
Thought leadership
• The influence of Vision 2030
• Brand Cape Town
Iconic & Emulated
Brand Cape Town
Thought leadership
• The influence of Vision 2030
• Brand Cape Town
• Future Cape
• EDA
Western Cape Economic Development Agency
• Public Private Partnership• Focus on the city and surrounding region• 4 main workstreams:
– Market intelligence & data– Vision & strategy– Business & investment climate– Common brand platform
• Incubated within the Cape Town Partnership
Thought leadership
• The influence of Vision 2030
• Brand Cape Town
• Future Cape
• EDA
• Ongoing thought leadership in the media
• Our new look website
www.acceleratecapetown.com
Network
• Membership & member meetings
• CEO Events
Editors
Alan Winde & EDA team
Vice Chancellors
Yvo de Boer
• Sustainability Forums
• Ad hoc meetings and connections
Influence
• Working with partner organisations
• Board memberships
Wesgro
Cape Town Tourism
• Advisory capacity
CT Global Competitiveness Study
City Development Strategy
City’s Events Advisory Committee
• Assisting member companies to influence their own stakeholders
Projects
• Inspiration Sessions
Connected & VibrantWelcoming & Caring
Inspiration Sessions
Projects
• Restless Minds
Next session on 1 September
Co-sponsors with Allan Gray
Connected & VibrantWelcoming & Caring
Projects
• Connect’d Cape Town
Website
Connected & VibrantGlobal African Gateway
www.ConnectdCapeTown.com
Projects
• Connect’d Cape Town
Website
Meeting space at the CTICC
Connected & VibrantGlobal African Gateway
Connect’d Cape Town CTICC office
Projects
• Connect’d Cape Town
Website
Meeting space at the CTICC
Business Networking Events
Spotlight SingaporeConnected & Vibrant
Global African Gateway
Projects
• Connect’d Cape Town
Website
Meeting space at the CTICC
Business Networking Events
Spotlight Singapore
Austrade/Mining Indaba
Brazilian World Cup delegation
Future events
EDA Feedback, Sep 2011
Volvo Ocean Race, Dec 2011
Connected & VibrantGlobal African Gateway
Potential Future Project
• Focus on job creation/careers
Support of other initiatives
• World Design Capital 2014
Cape Town: World Design Capital 2014
Supporting other initiatives
World Design Capital 2014
Cape Town’s bid to host COP17 in 2011
Climate Smart Cape Town initiative
Table Mountain: New 7 Natural Wonders (2011)
Table Mountain: New 7 Wonders of Nature
How you can benefit
• Strategic insight into regional developments• The network• Setting up meetings• Connecting to key initiatives and contacts• Vision 2030 and other presentations• Newsletter and website