Highlights of UCT GSB 2021 Alumni Reunion Weekend: “Knowledge across disciplines”

GSB Alumni Reunion Weekend 2021 Summary

The UCT GSB 2021 Alumni Reunion Weekend took place 22–24 October 2021. “Knowledge across disciplines” was the theme of the weekend and invited speakers shared how leaders are responding to global challenges with a multi-disciplined approach. Of course, staple social activities like a Brig session and the 3Peaks Challenge were also on the agenda.

See here the highlights of the Alumni Reunion Weekend 2021:

It’s been that time of year again where UCT GSB Alumni of all programmes and graduating years gathered to enjoy the annual Alumni Reunion Weekend, held virtually for the second year in a row.

This year’s theme is “Knowledge across disciplines“. The speaker line-up included:

  • Ralph Mupita, CEO MTN;
  • Aidan Kearney, Strategy Director, EMEA Nike; and
  • Buhle Goslar, Jumo World CEO for Africa Region and Pakistan.

They were discussing how we can leverage technology to meet and find new customers and how to develop and build new leadership practices to maximise the benefits.

The event ran from Friday 22nd October (16:00 – 19:00), Saturday 23rd October (12:00 – 16:00), ending on Sunday 24th October with the 3Peaks Challenge – a GSB tradition held annually for the past 42 years!