Africa, the continent with the youngest population in the world, is literally the future. In many ways, South Africa, with its progressive constitution that led the world – both positively and negatively – in terms of dealing with questions around gender and race relations; its early warnings around the limits of the social contract; and the (now global) energy crunch, can be seen as a preview of the future challenges and opportunities facing the rest of the world. Among all these challenges, South Africa has produced, out of necessity as well as optimism, a host of solution-based businesses and innovators who see opportunity in the challenges they face.

In short, there is much the rest of the world can and should learn from Africa and its resilience, hope and potential, and we at Flux Trends invite you to come to do exactly that: meet the future in the generous heart of Africa, see, taste and touch for yourself how these innovators are challenging and re-creating the world.