ACRE30
Courage
COURAGE CREATES THE FUTURE
CREATES
THE FUTURE
even when it's uncertain
Conference
ACRE30
Courageous Creativity for
Challenging Times
Where
Klein Kariba
Bela-Bela,
South Africa
13 - 16 October 2026
100+
Attendees
50+
Sessions
30+
Speakers
4
Days
Join us in Klein Kariba, South Africa for a week of inspiring keynotes, practical creativity and new connections, at the premier conference for Creative Problem Solvers and thought leaders.
Courageously jump
in!
30+
Speakers
4
Days
The future belongs to the bold!
5 Themes for Courageous Creativity
How Courageous Creativity sparks transformation, ignites innovation,
and shapes the future.
Creating When Certainty
Is Gone
Creative tools for navigating ambiguity and complexity.
Creative Courage
In Leadership
How to take brave decisions, and champion ideas
Creativity Beyond Tools
and Techniques
Creativity as a mindset, a discipline and a way of being
Reimagining Work, Learning
and Leadership
Fresh perspectives on the future of work and education, and what it means to lead and learn creatively in a changing world.
Building
the Future
Shaping culture, education, and leadership for a more creative world
Session Formats:
• Keynotes
• Interactive workshops
• Peer-led “Night Flights”
• Hands-on demos
Keynote
Schedules
This is a "In times of uncertainty, courage is expressed not by waiting for clarity, but by creating it."Font
Day 1
Day 2
Grand Opening
By Kevin Chase - Chairman Tesla
08:00 - 09:00
BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH
Evolution of User Experience
By Danielle Ahn - Co-founder ZipCar
10:00 - 12:00
BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH
Day 3
Day 4
Building Gov as a Service
By Piera Mcclure - Director Slack
11:00 - 02:00
BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH
From SMS to IPO
By Katie Stricker - Co-founder ZipCar
10:00 - 12:00
BUSINESS | ENGINEERING | GROWTH
The Venue
Where Bushveld
sparks BIG ideas
Klein Kariba is a stunning nature resort in Bela Bela, Limpopo, where the African bushveld creates the perfect backdrop for reflection, connection, and creative thinking at its most expansive.
This is not your typical conference centre. It's a living, breathing reminder that great ideas grow best when you step outside the ordinary — and into the extraordinary.
Early Bird
Tickets
Available!
Conference for creatives that focuses on community and unforgettable experiences.
