Futurefit Leaders

Bringing Davos to Africa

2027 Programme Pack Released Oct 15

Registration of Interest

This 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 April 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).

The updated programme for 2027 will be released shortly, you can register for interest and download the 2026 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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12th - 16th April

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