SAVCA VC Conference keynote speaker reveal
This keynote is not about abstract theory. It’s about what it takes to compete and win in a world of constant turbulence.
By SAVCA
Dr. Abdullah Verachia, CEO and Global Strategist of The Strategists, will be the keynote speaker at the SAVCA Venture Capital Conference 2025, taking place on 16 October.
We are living through the fastest period of change in human history. Technology, geopolitics, sustainability, demographics, and capital flows are colliding at speed – reshaping industries almost overnight. For venture capital, this is both the greatest risk and the greatest opportunity. The firms that win won’t be the ones waiting for disruption to arrive, but those already building portfolios, strategies, and leadership cultures that thrive in it.
This keynote is not about abstract theory. It’s about what it takes to compete and win in a world of constant turbulence. Dr. Abdullah Verachia will unpack:
The global shifts redefining capital and investment – from AI and climate transition to new geopolitical blocs.
Where Africa fits in: the opportunity story and the systemic challenges that must be confronted.
How disruption is changing value creation: beyond financial engineering into resilience, adaptability, and ecosystem leadership.
Stories of leaders and firms that turned disruption into an advantage.
What it all means for you – as an investor, fund manager, or portfolio leader navigating 2025 and beyond.
Expect a sharper lens on the next wave of turbulence, fresh ideas on where value will be created (and destroyed), and the urgency to shift from playing defense to actively shaping tomorrow’s industries. This is a call to action: disruption doesn’t wait. Neither should you.
We look forward to this intriguing address!
Date: 16 October 2025
Time: 08h00 - 17h00
Venue: Ashanti Estate Farm (Paarl, Western Cape)