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A 10-day exploration of Africa's potential with Edge City
Cape Town & Western Cape April 3rd-12th, 2025
Cape Town & Western Cape
April 3rd-12th, 2025
How can Africa play a role in the future of networked societies and the next frontier?
Join 50 global builders, founders, researchers and other interesting people in exploring, learning and building the future together.
Join 50 global builders, founders, researchers and other interesting people in exploring, learning and building the future together.
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The Question
Over 10 days, we'll investigate:
  • How can we best evaluate South Africa's potential, both as a future Edge City location and as a source of talented individuals?
  • How might we thoughtfully build bridges between Edge City and local communities to create meaningful, lasting relationships that drive positive impact for all involved?
  • What should the story and experience of a future Edge City look and feel like here, and how can we shape it in a way that resonates with both local and global stakeholders?
The Journey
This intimate journey starts with us diving into Cape Town's vibrant culture and meeting incredible local talent,
then flows into imagining the possibilities of an Edge City in Stellenbosch and Hermanus – all while connecting
with each other, making lasting memories, and seeding ideas that could never have existed otherwise.
DAYS 1-5
DAYS 6-7
DAYS 8-9
DAY 10+
Understanding | Cape Town
Understanding
Cape Town
Our Home Base in Cape Town
We'll all stay together in vibrant Cape Town, creating a village-like atmosphere in either the beachside Camps Bay area or the creative De Waterkant neighborhood. Both offer the perfect mix of city energy and natural beauty, with Table Mountain as our backdrop and easy access to Cape Town's dynamic cultural scene.
Itinerary for the first 5 days
Below are some highlights from the itinerary of our first few days together;
  • Table Mountain hike through Kirstenbosch
  • Explore the Cape Peninsula, from penguins to local communities
  • Experience Cape Town's growing tech scene
  • End OUR dayS with art walks, sundowners, braais, and lightning talks
Exploring | stellenbosch
Exploring
Stellenbosch
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  • Deep discussions in wine country
  • Small group strategy sessions
  • Connect with INNOVATION AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
  • Evening talks under African skies
Where should you stay?
Below is a list of recommended accommodation, all located in a 4 block area around Stellenbosch University
INEXPENSIVE
  • de Oude Meul Guest House
  • Just Joey Lodge
Medium
  • Batavia Hotel
  • De Hoek Manor
  • Oudehoek Studio Apartments
PREMIUM
  • River Manor Boutique Hotel
  • Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Oude Werf Hotel
Building | Hermanus
Building
Hermanus
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  • Workshop concrete opportunities
  • Develop frameworks for engagement
  • Plan future collaborations
  • Final synthesis by the ocean
Where should you stay?
Below is a list of recommended accommodation close to Gearing's Point
INEXPENSIVE
  • TwentyFour17INN
Medium
  • Harbor House Hotel
  • Esplanade Hermanus
PREMIUM
  • Boutique Ocean Views
  • The Marine Hermanus
Optional safari aT Gondwana game reserve
Optional safari and Gondwana game reserve
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  • Workshop concrete opportunities
  • Develop frameworks for engagement
  • Plan future collaborations
  • Final synthesis by the ocean
We are planning an optional safari experience in collaboration with Gondwana Game Reserve, approximately 3 hour drive from our final destination of Hermanus.
More details will be added here as they're available, in the interim check out https://gondwanagr.co.za/
The Setting
We'll move through three of South Africa's most beautiful landscapes.
We chose Cape Town for its vibrant talent network, while Stellenbosch and Hermanus offer the space and potential to build
something ambitious and lasting.
Cape Town's
stunning coastline
Cape Town
A historic wine town with top universities
Stellenbosch
The whale-watching shores of Hermanus
Hermanus
Details

Dates

10 days from April 3rd - 12th, 2025

Size

50-75 participants

Format

5 days of structured meetings, 5 days of exploration

Investment

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Each ticket type includes:

  • Accommodation in Cape Town [*for all except local visitor tickets]
  • Local transportation
  • All workshops, dinners and adventures

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Accommodation in Stellenbosch and Hermanus will be self-booked within a designated radius to increase scouting opportunities and allow for individual choice (suggested options starting from $85 per night).

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Supporter
$3,500
Standard
$2,000
Scholarship
$1,000
Africa Resident
$1,000
Local Visitor Access
FREE
Supporter
$3,500
About this ticket
  • Makes Edge City accessible to more people by funding scholarships.
  • Ideal for investors, successful founders, and those able to support our mission.
  • Includes Cape Town accommodation, transport, dinners and activities.
  • Your support helps build a diverse community and advances our nonprofit work.
Standard
$2,000
About this ticket
  • Covers the hard costs of attending the event.
  • Includes Cape Town accommodation, transport, dinners and activities.
Scholarship
$1,000
About this ticket
  • For promising builders, researchers, students and creatives.
  • Must demonstrate clear focus on frontier technology or research.
  • Includes Cape Town accommodation, transport, dinners and activities.
Africa Resident
$1,000
About this ticket
  • Special rate for South African and African residents.
  • Join the full 10-day program and global network.
  • Includes transport, dinners and activities (accommodation not included).
  • Help build connections between global and African innovation.
Local Access
FREE
About this ticket
  • Join specific workshops and events.
  • For South African and African residents.
  • Meet global innovators and join the community.
This gathering is invite-only.
If you're interested in joining or nominating someone, please complete the application form.
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Together, let's explore whether Africa truly represents the next frontier of opportunity, and if so, how we might thoughtfully engage with its potential.
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