Futurefit Leaders

Bringing Davos to Africa

2027 Programme Pack

Registration of Interest

In September, Strategic Intelligence & The Data-Shack brought the “FutureFit Leaders Programme – for Industrial AI” direct from the World Economic Forum at Davos to Africa, for the very first time. Due to the success, sell out attendance, and by request for a follow-up, FutureFit will return in May 2027.

The FutureFit Leaders Programme in 2027 will widen to a 5-day intensive course built for leaders, with a dedicated focus on industrial automation and applying AI and Operations 4.0 in a project-driven, learning-by-doing setting.

Designed for board members, executives, management leaders, and high-potential talent on a fast track to leadership positions, this programme is based and co-authored by the designers of the INSEAD and Harvard Business School Executive Education programs.

The course leader is Prof. Henrik von Scheel – named “most influential futurist of the century” by CNBC. A recording of a recent Ask Me Anything interview on just why you should attend is available on request – in the interview, Henrik covers:

  • The strategic shifts reshaping global industrial power
  • What leaders need to do differently in the next 3–5 years
  • What you would gain from joining the September Programme

For successful applicants, upon course completion you will receive a Graduation Diploma accredited with 12 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and 3,5 Grade Point Average (GPA).

Register your interest and download the 2027 course agenda below ​

2026 Highlights

It was an engaging and mind-stretching couple of days! The concepts, resources, and experience I’ve gained in this condensed 2-day master class are invaluable and I’m excited to start implementing a human-steered strategy in a volatile business era when it come to the hype of LLMs/AI/Machine learning/Generative technologies.

– Ryan Wiggill, CTO, Chemuniqué

I thoroughly enjoyed the programme; it was career and life-changing!

– Michael Gwebu, Senior Industrial Engineer, PtSA

The programme was truly insightful and brought to light some major considerations that has to be taken into account for industry.

– Niki Lankesar, Director, Coral-i Solutions

I loved Henrik’s practical, no-hype approach to AI. His message was clear: transform processes, data, culture and leadership together, build most of your AI capability internally, and unlock the 80% of value sitting in non-core processes through agents. I left with real clarity on where we are in the journey and what we need to do next.

– Liza Burger, AI Manager, Rainbow Chicken

The programme has broadened my understanding of how AI can be applied to improve decision-making, strategy development, problem-solving and overall effectiveness in the workplace. The practical tools and insights gained will be valuable in my professional development and in how I approach future challenges.

– Blessing Mamedzi, Manager: Stakeholder Relations, PtSA

FutureFit Leaders 2027

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10th - 14th May 2027

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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