The Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s (EO) flagship event, the 2023 Global Leadership Conference (GLC), is set to give Cape Town’s local tourism sector a much-needed boost from 25 to 27 April.
The event will be attended by almost 1 400 EO members from more than 62 countries, along with their families, with another 450 joining online.
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Richard Rayne, president of EO Cape Town and CEO of iLearn, said, “Hosting the GLC in Cape Town gives us the incredible opportunity to showcase not only South Africa’s natural beauty but also the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and the potential investment opportunities that exist here.”
Rayne highlighted how the pandemic has hit the local economy, especially the tourism and hospitality sector, making it essential to host events like GLC to promote South Africa’s potential.
GLC offers a wide variety of tourism-based activities in its line-up of events to promote mutual trust and expand social networks. Rayne added, “With more than 50 social activities planned, GLC attendees can look forward to mountain biking, kiteboarding, hiking, wine tasting, township tours, dinner experiences, helicopter flips, safari experiences, and much more.”
He emphasised the importance of the event in showcasing South Africa’s natural beauty, entrepreneurial spirit, and investment opportunities.
“The last few years have been very tough for the local economy especially the tourism and hospitality sector who were the last to open after the pandemic. The global EO community are all leaders and change makers who are a powerful force for development and opportunity in their own communities.”
The conference aims to be an immersive experience to facilitate transformational growth for attendees. They will engage with each other through experience sharing and learn from some of the world’s leading experts and keynote speakers, such as Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela, Stephen McGown, Bear Grylls, John Sanei, and Elatia Abate.
The EO is a high-quality support network of more than 17 500 business founders and owners in 220 chapters and 75 countries worldwide. EO helps entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences, and collaborative learning. EO has been helping entrepreneurs achieve transformational growth since 1987.
Members of EO must be the owner, founder or majority stakeholder of a business earning a minimum of $1 million in revenue during the most recent fiscal year. Venture-backed companies must have either privately-raised funds of at least $2 million or publicly-raised funds of $5 million, and a minimum of 10 employees.
The EO’s mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their businesses and personal lives. Its member network is committed to learning and helping each other succeed. EO’s focus on mutual learning and growth has earned it global recognition and credibility.
