Daniel Silke

Director Political Futures Consultancy

  • Cape Town Western Cape

Acclaimed presenter of outstanding keynotes on Global Future Trends for corporates, conferences & conventions around the world.

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Biography

Daniel Silke is a Political Analyst, Futurist & Keynote Speaker specialising in Global Future Trends, International, African & South African politics. He has lectured widely on issues surrounding the future of the world in over 50 countries. He is the author of the acclaimed new book "Tracking the Future' and is renowned for insightful, analytical & dynamic global keynotes on political, social & economic trends.

Mr Silke holds a Masters degree in International Politics from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Mr Silke has served six years in publicly elected office between 1995 and 2001. He has served four years as a Member of Parliament in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa after being re-elected in 1999. He has held the Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Economic Affairs and has been Chief Whip for his political party. He is also a former City Councillor in the City of Cape Town having served on that city’s Economic Development Portfolio Committee. Mr Silke was attached to the Institute for the Study of Public Policy at the University of Cape Town for five years.

Mr Silke contributes widely to publications both in South Africa and overseas. He currently writes for the Australian Quarterly published by the Australian Institute of Policy & Science in Sydney. Mr Silke has co-authored academic chapters in publications on South African politics and is often published in major newspapers and online. His press comments are regularly quoted in publications across the world. He is a regular guest commentator on CNBC, E-TV and the SABC and is often heard on Radio France International, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and many other leading broadcasting networks.

Mr Silke recently completed a semester at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida where he participated in the Dialogues of Innovation lecture series. He was the Rooney Visiting Scholar at the Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has presented to the Financial Planners Association of Australia in Sydney and has lectured to the prestigious World Affairs Council & the American Committee on Foreign Relations. He has delivered presentations at Duke University (North Carolina), Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia), the Philadelphia Bar Association and many others. His client list includes Standard Bank, CISCO, Microsoft, Grant Thornton, FirstRand, FNB, Mercedes Benz, Price Waterhouse, Deloitte's & Alexander Forbes.

Industry Expertise

Political Organization
Corporate Leadership
International Affairs
Government Relations
Events Services
Writing and Editing
Corporate Training
Research
Education/Learning

Areas of Expertise

Globalization
World Affairs
Future
Trends
Global Future Trends
Consumer of the Future
Emerging Brics Economies
Africa
South Africa
Politics

Accomplishments

Author: Tracking the Future - Top Trends that will shape South Africa & the World.

Education

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Masters in International & South African politics.

Political Science

1989

Undergraduate Degree, Honors Degree and Masters Degree

Affiliations

  • American Committee on Foreign Relations
  • World Affairs Council
  • Cape Town Press Club

Event Appearances

Title

SunGard  Cape Town

2011-10-12

Sample Talks

The BRICS Future: An emerging market century

This is the Emerging Markets Century – and the countries to watch are the BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and now South Africa. Political Analyst & Futurist Daniel Silke identifies these five emerging super-powers which are set to dominate global affairs for the rest of our lifetimes. Their growing economies, population, skills and political clout make them all highly influential in almost every aspect of life. And Africa too, as a continent, holds out much promise as it also becomes a vital developing region and stakes its claim to recognition & investment. Delving into the fortunes of these nations Political Analyst and Futurist Daniel Silke identifies the key political, economic and demographic dynamics of these growing societies. And, he also identifies Africa as an important addition to this debate. How these societies & regions interact and progress will change the future of finance, business & politics in the world.

The Consumer of the Future

How global political, social & economic trends influence & drive the discerning consumer.

The world is changing rapidly and the consumer of the future is upon us. In this important and timely presentation, Political Analyst & Futurist Daniel Silke identifies a series of key social, political and economic trends and shows how these trends will affect every aspect of the customer experience in the years to come. The presentation will look at how consumers are changing their thinking patterns after a recession and are becoming much more discerning in their demands and choices. In addition, the effect of a growing developing world; the rise of China, India & Africa; new powerful multi-ethnic groups; demographic changes; technology and protecting the planet now all play a vital part in the psyche and behaviour of consumers. This unique presentation is ideal for any conference dealing with sales and future change. It aims to make participants aware of the global trends that will change the way they interact with their clients or customers. And, it will prepare them for some of the biggest trend drivers in the decade to come.

South Africa: Critical Issues, Critical Decisions

South Africa finds itself at a political and economic crossroads. The essence of the goodwill achieved in the drafting of our new constitution in 1994 is being questioned by the rise of a dramatically altered vision for our economic future. And, with President Zuma fighting for his own political survival over the next 18 months, this period in the country’s history is likely to be fraught with uncertainty, unease and intense political debate.

With his usual deep insights, analytical flair and entertaining delivery, Independent Political Analyst Daniel Silke tackles the coming political upheavals in a rational and coherent fashion – explaining the context for the looming debates and providing an understanding for the way forward. Silke’s latest analysis will cover the debate over Nationalization and its likely impact on national policy; the effect of proposed changes in labour & land-related legislation; the latest trends in the domestic economy; South Africa in a changing global context; the question over whether South Africa’s political future will in any way emulate that of the popular protests found in North Africa as well as a crystal-ball look at whether President Zuma can survive to lead the ANC for another five years.

This Keynote is clearly one of the most comprehensive and important currently offered to the corporate and convention market. Although not someone to gloss over the real challenges facing the country, Silke’s analysis is timely and provides an essential underpinning for business in the country going forward. Not to be missed.

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Fees

$2000 to $9000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee