Accelerate Cape Town is a business leadership organisation continuously growing Cape Town as an economic hub and global business destination in Africa through catalytic, innovative, and focused business leadership interventions. We achieve this by: • Connecting Business, Government and Higher Education to grow relationships and catalyse action through our extensive networking and events programme. • Conceptualising programmes and accelerating initiatives to provoke action-oriented discussion on topical economic issues. • Providing a conduit for private sector participation in larger government-driven initiatives, as well as ensuring business continuity in the event of political upheaval. • Advocating for policies and practices supportive of economic growth and representing the views of business We seek to ensure the city attracts and retains talent, is globally oriented and connected, and constantly innovating, focussing on what will make Cape Town’s economy grow. In our view, what is good for Cape Town is good for South Africa in driving growth, employment, innovation and enterprise.