The Emerging Markets: Innovation and Scaling for Exponential Growth is an executive program in South Africa designed for entrepreneurs, business leaders and decision-makers who want to drive innovation, expand globally, and scale faster in today’s most dynamic markets.
Developed in partnership between Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), one of Asia’s leading business schools, and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), the program goes far beyond classroom theory.
Over four intensive days, you will:
By the end of the program, you will not only have new insights but also practical ideas for scaling your company globally and positioning it to thrive amid disruption.
Discover how Tencent built customer ecosystems serving over a billion users — and adapt its digital playbook to design AI-driven platforms that boost customer retention, cross-sell opportunities, and sustainable growth.
Develop innovative business models tailored to South Africa’s dynamic economy and adaptable across other emerging markets.
Gain on-the-ground insights through sessions with local experts and exclusive company visits to leading enterprises. Understand how South Africa is positioning itself as Africa’s gateway for global business and investment.
Apply insights from CKGSB’s world-class professors, who will offer practical, research backed strategies, directly to scale your business globally.
Form strategic connections with entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and corporate leaders from Africa, China, and beyond. Build cross-border partnerships that can unlock new opportunities for your company.
This program is designed for corporate decision-makers ready to scale, innovate, and transform their business in emerging markets:
In the unlikely event that a program is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund of any tuition paid, or may choose to transfer their enrollment to a future session or another CKGSB open-enrollment program, based on availability.
Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB
Associate Professor of Marketing, Executive Academic Director of EMBA Program, CKGSB
Founded in 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded, research-driven business school. With an alumni network of over 23,500 business leaders — including founders of 151 unicorn companies and executives representing one-fifth of China’s most valuable brands — CKGSB is at the forefront of innovation, entrepreneurship, and disruptive growth.
With over 20,000 members, SACCI is a cornerstone of South Africa’s business community, advocating for sustainable economic growth and fostering connections across sectors. It is committed to empowering SMEs, scaling businesses, and driving innovation across South Africa and beyond.
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