Baruch College/CUNY, Johannesburg & Cape Town, April 01 - April 09, 2017

Sat, Apr 01, 2017 arrive Johannesburg day 1

arrive Johannesburg
8:05 AM - 8:05 AM air flight Nr. SA0204
meet ISP Program Manager at the aiprort

group brunch
address:
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM caf
Mugg & Bean
Bedford Centre, Smith Rd, Johannesburg,

cultural event: Apartheid Museum visit

take this journey to discover the true history of South Africa; this museum, the first of its
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM bus/walk
kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid, the racially prejudiced system that blighted
much of its progress, and the triumph of reason which crowned half-a-century of struggle

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM transfer to hotel/check-in bus transfer

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM free to relax

meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner

5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
dress code: smart casual

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM welcome dinner bus transfer/restaurant

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM return to hotel bus transfer

Sun, Apr 02, 2017 welcome to the Rainbow Nation day 2

6:00 AM - 8:10 AM breakfast

meet in hotel lobby, depart for tour

8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
dress code: casual (comfortable, closed shoes)

cultural event: understanding SA's informal economy & excursion to Soweto (Kliptown)
submerse yourself in "the heart" of Jo'burg's vibrant culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and
strong sense of community; learn from local merchants about their challenges & try to
find solutions together; later on learn about the turbulent history and diversity of the
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM bus/walk
people and cultures in Kliptown; discuss with a local leader what it takes to raise the
community out of poverty, using education as the most effective tool; discuss what is
ahead and contribute to the challenges the community continues to face; at the end,
enjoy a dance performance by the children and interact with the locals

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM group lunch restaurant

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM return to hotel bus transfer

Tel.: +420 277 012 500

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 depart for the Rhino & Lion reserve
list of participants:
Gerald Augustin,
Anastasia Gurney,
Marina Greenberg,
Corey Fernandes,
Darin Garcia,
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM Viktoriya Ragulina, bus transfer
Neha Maheshwari,
Roger Lopez,
Kim Thompson,
Ameet Padnani,
Edward Massey-Montgomerry,
Kabasele Tshimanga,
Ipsita Panda

optional cultural event: game drive in the Rhino and Lion Reserve
enjoy this excellent game-viewing opportunity and observe white rhino, bengal and
siberian tigers and the beautifully fascinating white lions
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM 15 pax
Program:
15:30 - 16:30 cub interaction
16:30 - 18:30 game drive

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 exploring SA's business climate day 3

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
dress code: business formal

visit: can South Africa survive Zuma? socio-economic development & business
prospects of the country
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM McKinsey & Company bus full day
Tebogo Skwambane , Partner
management presentation, discussion

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM group lunch restaurant

visit: SAs start-up scene: silver lining in a struggling economy?

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM JoziHub
presentation, networking, roundtable discussions

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM return to hotel bus transfer

networking event: networking event with local business professionals

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM spend an evening & enjoy dinner with locals who are passionate about making a The Penthouse
difference

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Tue, Apr 04, 2017 current issues day 4

6:00 AM - 7:10 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

7:20 AM - 7:30 AM
dress code: casual

Tel.: +420 277 012 500

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 visit: Cullinan Diamond Mine
Petra Diamonds
Program:
9:30am arrival and get dressed into hard hats, overalls and boots
watch a DVD with instructions, safety
truck will take you to the underground entrance
underground tour
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM bus full day
1:30pm get changed back into your clothes
snacks consisting of a cereal bar, a packet of crisps, a packet of peanuts and raisins,
banana
2:00pm depart for the surface tour
3:00pm end of the surface tour, departure
underground and surface tour of the mine

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM boxed lunch on the bus

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM return to hotel bus transfer

6:00 PM - 6:20 PM free to relax

meet in hotel lobby, depart for the dinner with live jazz performance
6:20 PM - 6:30 PM list of participants: Shawn Morton, Corey Fernandes, Darin Garcia, Kim Thompson, Ameet
Padnani, Edward Massey-Montgomerry

optional cultural event: dinner with live jazz performance

enjoy the intimate environment of a local bistro where musicians and jazz aficionados
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM 8 pax
hang around to listen to occasional live music and recordings till late at night around a
drink

Wed, Apr 05, 2017 discover Cape Town day 5

5:25 AM - 5:30 AM boxed breakfast & take away tea/coffee hotel

5:30 AM - 6:00 AM check out/load luggage on the bus

meet in hotel lobby, transfer to the airport

6:00 AM - 6:00 AM dress code: casual (comfortable travel clothes & shoes) bus transfer
From the airport we will go straight for the guided tour of CT & Table Mountain

9:10 AM - 11:20 AM transfer to Cape Town (duration approx. 2 hours) flight MN 121

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM arrive Cape Town

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM boxed lunch on the bus

cultural event: guided tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain

visit the famous landmarks of Cape Town such as the Castle of Good Hope, St. George's
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM bus/walk/cable car
Cathedral and Company's Garden, and follow with the District Six Museum before
climbing to the top of Table Mountain with a cablecar

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM transfer to hotel/check in bus transfer

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Thu, Apr 06, 2017 local specifics day 6

Tel.: +420 277 012 500

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 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM breakfast hotel

meet in Granger 2 conference room

9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
dress code: business casual

visit: lessons to grow by: private equity in South Africa

Vantage Capital conference room Granger
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hugo van den Heever , Senior Associate 2
management presentation, case study, discussion

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM finger fork group lunch hotel restaurant

1:30 PM - 1:40 PM meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

visit: banking the unbanked

Zoona
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mr. Brad Magrath , Co-founder bus half day
Keith Davies , CFO
presentation, discussion, networking, brainstorming session

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM return to hotel bus transfer

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM free to relax

meet in hotel lobby, depart for Dine with

dress code: casual (comfortable, closed shoes)
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM List of participants: Shawn Morton, Corey Fernandes, Darin Garcia, Gwendolyn Webb, mini bus transfer
Kim Thompson, William Birnbach, Ameet Padnani, Edward Massey-Montgomerry,
Michael Mattone

optional cultural event: Dine with Khayelitsha

would you like to better understand life in a township? dont miss this unique
opportunity to take part in a conversational dinner about various topics ranging from
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 9 pax
social issues to innovation and entrepreneurship, accompanied by African cuisine
prepared by locals; its a once-in-a-lifetime experience of unity and a platform to learn
about and from people from different walks of life

Fri, Apr 07, 2017 looking ahead day 7

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

8:05 AM - 8:15 AM
dress code: business casual (flat shoes for the factory tour)

visit: can South Africa's manufacturing sector rise again?

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nu-Line: Elevator Products bus full day
management presentation, case study, discussion, tour of facilities

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM group lunch at a winery Goatshed restaurant

visit: what are the key business and financial drivers for a competitive, sustainable
wine enterprise?
Fairview
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mr. Charles Back , Owner
2pm - 3pm presentation and Q&A session
3pm - 4pm wine tasting
management presentation, discussion, tour of premises, wine tasting

Tel.: +420 277 012 500

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 depart Fairview, drop off 16 pax for the sunset champagne cruise, return to hotel
list of participants: Shawn Morton, Gerald Augustin, Anastasia Gurney, Marina
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Greenberg, Daniele Soares, Corey Fernandes, Darin Garcia, Manish Koirala, Roger Lopez, bus transfer
Neha Maheshwari, Gwendolyn Webb, Viktoriya Ragulina, Kim Thompson, Edward Massey-
Montgomerry, Kabasele Tshimanga, Ipsita Panda

optional cultural event: sunset champagne cruise

The Mother City has one of the best locations to see the sunset from the sea; enjoy
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 16 pax
fabulous Table Mountain and city views while the sun dips into the sea at sunset; cruise
slowly along the Atlantic seaboard towards Clifton beach and return

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM rest of the day at leisure

Sat, Apr 08, 2017 bidding farewell day 8

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM breakfast hotel

meet in hotel lobby, depart for Robben Island

dress code; casual
List of participants: Shawn Morton, Louise Cogan-Rupani, Lorraine Harris, Gerald
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Augustin, Anastasia Gurney, Marina Greenberg, Daniele Soares, Corey Fernandes, Darin
Garcia, Manish Koirala, Viktoriya Ragulina, Neha Maheshwari, Roger Lopez, Kim
Thompson, Edward Massey-Montgomerry, Kabasele Tshimanga, Michael Mattone, Ipsita
Panda

optional cultural event: trip to Robben Island

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM take the ferry across to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela served his prison term for 19 pax
his rebellion against the Apartheid regime

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM lunch: own arrangements

1:30 PM - 6:30 PM free for sightseeing & shopping

meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner

6:35 PM - 6:45 PM bus transfer
dress code: smart casual

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM farewell dinner with face painting and interactive drumming session bus transfer/restaurant

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM return to hotel bus transfer

Sun, Apr 09, 2017 depart for USA day 9

6:30 AM - 6:45 AM breakfast hotel

6:45 AM - 11:00 AM check out/store luggage at the hotel

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM free to relax or shopping

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM lunch: own arrangements

meet in hotel lobby, load luggage onto the bus

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
list of passengers:

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM transfer to airport bus transfer

Tel.: +420 277 012 500

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 4:10 PM - 4:10 PM depart for USA air flight Nr. SA0352

Tel.: +420 277 012 500

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