Business Immersion to South Africa
January 31st - February 8th, 2026
Uncover new perspectives on a South African immersion
The Global Exec. invites you to join us on a transformative business immersion to South Africa, visiting both Johannesburg and Cape Town, delving into one of Africa’s most complex and inspiring nations. This 9-day immersion is designed to help C-level executives delve into South Africa’s business environment, from navigating political and cultural complexity to identifying new investment opportunities and understanding the informal economy. Engage with South African leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers as they share their stories of challenge, growth and possibility, and leave with insights that can reshape your thinking about leadership and sustainable innovation in emerging markets.
A rundown of the trip
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As a dynamic crossroads of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural richness, South Africa is the perfect destination for executives seeking fresh perspectives and global insight. This is where bold ideas take root and diverse industries are reimagined in transformative ways. Join us in exploring this vibrant landscape and uncover opportunities that can drive your company’s growth and impact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the future of leadership and innovation.
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As a vibrant hub of culture, entrepreneurship South Africa offers participants an unforgettable and multifaceted experience. Over the course of nine dynamic days, you'll connect with local changemakers, explore the country's unique blend of innovation and tradition and gain firsthand insights into how South Africa is shaping its future across industries like sustainable development and social enterprise.
Participants can also look forward to exploring topics such as:
Explore investment opportunities and growth strategies in one of the world’s most promising yet complex markets
Understand the interplay of formal and informal economies in a post-conflict society
Reframe your thinking around risk, resilience, and the role of leadership in times of transition
Build a global network of like-minded leaders in a setting that sparks deep conversations and fresh ideas
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This trip is tailored to fit the needs of senior executives, entrepreneurs, board members and decision-makers. With its fast-paced itinerary, the immersion will explore leadership in emerging markets, purpose-driven innovation, and developing strategies to navigate complex global and regional challenges—key themes that align with an executive-level agenda in today’s interconnected world.
Meet the team
Jan Uriga
Innovation Expert & Program Facilitator
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Jan is an innovation and customer experience strategist. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology within the fields of management effectiveness and leaders' decision-making and has been putting this knowledge into practice for 20+ years. Jan’s experience, leadership, and sense of humor make him a fitting excursion lead for the South Africa immersion.
Monika Macenauer
Program Coordinator
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Monika is the Head of The Global Exec.; she’s a global connector and innovation enthusiast. For the past 7 years, she’s been crafting corporate innovation and business immersions in Europe, North & South America and the MENA region facilitating the exchange of best practices and creative solutions to solve real-world industry challenges.
What's included?
Flights, accommodation, experiences and on-the-ground logistics are all included. Our program team will be with you at every step of the journey. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll get when purchasing your spot for the immersion:
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• 4* accommodation
• Group dinners
• Ground transportation
• Flights from Prague
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• 10 business visits
• Leadership workshops
• Networking session
• Visits cultural hotspots
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what participants from our 2025 business immersion to New York City and Boston had to say about their experience and the effect it had on them as professionals.
Don’t miss out on this inspirational business immersion to South Africa
Register your interest below
Sign-up closes on August 30th, 2025
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