THE 2027 SURVIVAL SKILLS

2027 Won’t Be Won On Budget. It’ll Be Won On Capability.

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DATE

Sat 14 Nov 2026

VENUE

Hilton Maadi, Cairo

FORMAT

Closed roundtable

SEATS

20 leaders

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2027 Won’t Be Won On Budget. It’ll Be Won On Capability.

THE THREE THEMES

Three Themes, Each Run In A Different Format

The morning is built around the three capabilities that will decide 2027. Each theme runs in its own format: a strategy workshop, a hands-on experiential, and a guided discussion with your peers.

THEME 1

Data Fluency

Your table takes a set of messy business signals, turns each one into a specific fact you can compare and act on, and commits to one strategy for 2027.

THEME 2

AI Proficiency

Your table uses AI to clear a real business bottleneck standing in the way of that strategy, live in the room, on a real problem rather than a staged example.

THEME 3

Agile Leadership

Your strategy creates a people problem. Leaders compare how each of them would handle it, and adjust when the situation changes halfway through the conversation.

WHO IT’S FOR

You Should Be In The Room If…

  • CEOs

  • Managing Directors

  • General Managers

  • Chief People Officers

  • Heads of L&D

Your board expects a plan for AI, and you are the one expected to deliver it.

You already pay for AI tools, but your teams are not yet getting results from them.

You make strategic calls on incomplete data and want a more rigorous way to test them.

You would rather compare notes with peers facing the same decisions than sit through another vendor presentation.

Event Speakers

Speaker bio

Kuda Mangwe is a brand and media professional with a career spanning broadcast television, digital marketing and creative strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Television) and has built a dual career across brand marketing and broadcast media, including seven years as a TV anchor on national television and a stint as a YouTube creator running a political commentary channel with a strong following.

Expert

Kuda Mangwe

Director of Brand

Kuda Mangwe is a brand and media professional with a career spanning broadcast television, digital marketing and creative strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Television) and has built a dual career across brand marketing and broadcast media, including seven years as a TV anchor on national television and a stint as a YouTube creator running a political commentary channel with a strong following.

With 16 years of experience in digital marketing and creative strategy, Kuda has turned his communication and storytelling skills into a sustained, income-generating career across multiple platforms. He currently serves as Director of Brand at ALX Africa, where he leads brand foundation, governance and strategic positioning for the organisation.

Expert

Kuda Mangwe

Director of Brand

Kuda Mangwe is a brand and media professional with a career spanning broadcast television, digital marketing and creative strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Television) and has built a dual career across brand marketing and broadcast media, including seven years as a TV anchor on national television and a stint as a YouTube creator running a political commentary channel with a strong following.

With 16 years of experience in digital marketing and creative strategy, Kuda has turned his communication and storytelling skills into a sustained, income-generating career across multiple platforms. He currently serves as Director of Brand at ALX Africa, where he leads brand foundation, governance and strategic positioning for the organisation.

Expert

Kuda Mangwe

Director of Brand

Kuda Mangwe is a brand and media professional with a career spanning broadcast television, digital marketing and creative strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Television) and has built a dual career across brand marketing and broadcast media, including seven years as a TV anchor on national television and a stint as a YouTube creator running a political commentary channel with a strong following.

With 16 years of experience in digital marketing and creative strategy, Kuda has turned his communication and storytelling skills into a sustained, income-generating career across multiple platforms. He currently serves as Director of Brand at ALX Africa, where he leads brand foundation, governance and strategic positioning for the organisation.

Expert

Kuda Mangwe

Director of Brand

Kuda Mangwe is a brand and media professional with a career spanning broadcast television, digital marketing and creative strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Television) and has built a dual career across brand marketing and broadcast media, including seven years as a TV anchor on national television and a stint as a YouTube creator running a political commentary channel with a strong following.

With 16 years of experience in digital marketing and creative strategy, Kuda has turned his communication and storytelling skills into a sustained, income-generating career across multiple platforms. He currently serves as Director of Brand at ALX Africa, where he leads brand foundation, governance and strategic positioning for the organisation.

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The Agenda

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6:00 PM

Music & Arrival

Setting the tone for the evening — framing art as a tool for liberation, and grounding the conversation in Africa Day and the future of the creative economy.

6:05 PM

Welcome & Introductions

Welcome attendees, introduce the speaker(s), session objectives, and housekeeping.
Insight into what ALX offers, the benefits of joining ALX programs etc.

6:15 PM

Showcase & Learner Spotlight

Showcase learner projects, success stories, portfolio work, career transitions, and outcomes achieved through ALX programs. Frame the session through the lens of what learners can achieve.

6:55 PM

Introduce the Speaker

Give a quick introduction of the guest

7:15 PM

Industry Landscape

Overview of the current creative technology landscape, emerging opportunities, and market trends.

7:15 PM

Masterclass Deep Dive

Main session covering either “Turning Creative Skills into Income” or “AI in the Creative Process,” including practical frameworks, examples, and demonstrations.

7:30 PM

End of Session