ACRE30
Courage
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
100+
Speakers
8HR
Workshops
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, values-based decisions, and champion ideas that matter.
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
Featured
Speakers
Tim Hurson
Canada
Cora Robinson
Ireland
Jürgen Halt
Germany
Neil France
Britain
Dr. Shankar Goenka
Canada
Sjoerd de Waal
Netherlands
Dr Tara Gray Coste
USA
And many more! Read more about them here!
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.
