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Daniel Silke is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading Political Analysts, Futurists and most passionate Keynote Speakers. As Director of the Political Futures Consultancy, Silke serves a host of major blue-chip companies with outstanding keynotes and workshops aimed at the convention, conference and events industries. He has 15 years experience in delivering stimulating, entertaining and insightful presentations on South African, African and Global political and economic trends. His client list includes Oracle, CISCO, PriceWaterhouse, MTN, KPMG, FirstRand, Grant Thornton, Deloittes, Sanlam, Estee Lauder, FNB, SunGard and ABSA. Silke is the author of the acclaimed new book Tracking the Future: Top trends that will shape South Africa and the World and regularly appears on CNBC Africa, and E-News Channel Africa (ENCA) while his comments are carried by Bloomberg, AFP, Deutsche Welle, the BBC, SABC and in Business Day.
As a renowned expert on the fast-changing South African political situation Silke focuses on the country’s increasingly fluid and often tempestuous political scene in his State of the Nation flagship or The Post-Mangaung South Africa keynote - already confirmed for many domestic and overseas conferences throughout 2013.
His best-selling international presentations cover the dramatic changes to the global political economy which currently drives an era of immense volatility. Silke’s new State of the World keynote is set to become a key opening address for any conference keen to understand the core issues shaping political and economic change. Looking into the future and identifying the key trends that will affect the world is critical for business in maintaining a competitive edge. This makes his 
international Tracking the Future keynote his most requested offering.
Bullish on Africa’s economic growth, Silke also covers the latest trends for the continent in his Arise Africa presentation. Similarly, the political and economic shift towards the BRICS nations (and other developing markets) is the topic for his BRICS Future keynote. For the retail industry, Silke applies the current political & economic trends in a cutting-edge Consumer of the the Future address.
Daniel Silke is a unique presenter in that he can integrate current economic, social and societal trends into political predictions for the future – in a very compelling fashion. Silke’s analysis and predictions on the South African, African and Global environment will challenge any audience to further discussion and debate. Silke adds depth and insight to any conference. His expertly-illustrated keynote presentations and leadership workshops are fast-paced and deliver always-updated content that is sure to engage, enlighten, entertain and motivate. These are keynotes with real content and provides executive education at its best.
Silke holds a Masters Degree in South African and International Politics and has served, in a senior capacity, both as a Member of the Provincial Parliament and as a City Councillor in Cape Town. Given his public profile and media appearances, Silke is in demand as a speaker throughout the world and is comfortable addressing large organisations, corporates and educational institutions of any size. He is also available to act as a Master of Ceremonies, facilitator, discussion leader and is on-call for media comments on South African as well as international breaking news events. View sample keynotes online and book now.
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Do you know the future of the World? Get ready for a thrilling ride! As the world struggles to recover from a damaging financial crisis, dramatic political, economic & social trends are emerging that will influence all our lives.
Daniel Silke presents a compelling and challenging new analysis of the top trends that will transform the world from now until 2050. Silke identifies key areas of change that will affect all our lives – as individuals, in society or in the business environment. Some of these changes are already here – and many more are coming at a ferocious speed. Are you or your business ready to understand this and adapt?
For everyone concerned about an ever-changing world, and especially for every business which wants to prepare for the big changes coming, this book is essential. It is also a companion to Silke’s flagship keynote presentation and workshop “Tracking the Future” enjoyed by corporates globally.
“Daniel Silke was the best speaker we heard. Not only was he highly knowledgeable but he was also interesting and funny. He was equally adept at discussing Globalization and the incredible story of his native South Africa… and he even had the best presentation materials!”
Dick Costello
Former President, Strategic Marketing, Universal Studios, Los Angeles, USA.
SA: The State of the Nation
