In times of uncertainty, courage is expressed not by waiting for clarity, but by creating it.
Courageous creativity is not just a response to disruption, it is a way of standing firmly in uncertainty while choosing to imagine, experiment and act. It calls us to question what no longer serves, to transform pressure into possibility, and to give form to new paths where none seem visible. When the world feels unstable, courageous creativity becomes our steady force, enabling us to design futures that are resilient, purposeful and deeply human.
Courage to imagine. Creativity to act. Creating boldly when the future is uncertain.
Conference Theme: Courageous Creativity for Challenging Times!
13-16 October 2026, Klein Kariba, Bela Bela, South Africa
Price per person: R 9,999.00 excluding VAT
(Approximate International Pricing: US $ 650.00, € 550.00, UK £ 475.00, subject to exchange rate)
Per-person price includes accomodation, all meals, and access to all sessions!
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Who’s attending?
In 2026, ACRE30 will welcome business professionals, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, innovators, emerging talent, and policy makers!
Whether creative thinking, creative problem solving and innovation are vital to you, you will meet many like-minded souls and professionals at ACRE30!
If you are looking for new ideas, ACRE30 is for you! You can earn your competitive advantage by attending, unleashing your creativity, and positioning yourself as true change-makers in sustainability.
What will you experience?
In a world marked by uncertainty, pressure and rapid change, ACRE30 invites you to explore what it truly means to create with courage. You will engage with powerful ideas, practical frameworks and lived experiences that reveal how courageous creativity becomes a decisive leadership capability in challenging times. Expect fresh perspectives from leading thinkers and practitioners who are shaping the future by acting boldly, questioning assumptions and turning disruption into opportunity.
Beyond insight and learning, the conference creates space for meaningful connection. Through dialogue, shared exploration and informal networking, you will connect with others who are navigating complexity and choosing to lead with imagination, integrity and intent.
Around the world, people are navigating uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change. ACRE30 will create a space to explore how creativity and courage can help us respond with insight, imagination and humanity.
We will explore:
- Creating When Certainty Is Gone: How do we think clearly, generate options and move forward when the map keeps changing? Explore creative tools for navigating ambiguity and complexity.
- Creative Courage in Leadership: Discover how leaders at every level can take brave, values-based decisions, champion ideas that matter, and create psychological safety for experimentation and learning.
- Creativity Beyond Tools and Techniques: Go deeper than “tips and tricks”. We will view creativity as a mindset, a discipline, and a way of being – individually, in teams, and across organisations.
- Reimagining Work, Learning and Leadership: Engage with fresh perspectives on the future of work and education, and what it means to lead and learn creatively in a changing world.
And much more …
ACRE30 will be held at Klein Kariba, Bela Bela!
