The Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences from the University of Johannesburg proudly presents the Value2016 Conference that will take place from 22 to 24 May at Zebula Golf Estate and Country Lodge, and we would like you to participate in this astonishing event. Since the inaugural Value2006’s conference hosted at Sun City in May 2006 we are now delighted to announce that we are celebrating a decade of financial brilliance and excellence after 10 years of quality research published.

The field of research and studies in economic and financial sciences has been changing rapidly over the last few years and so did the environments and markets that it operates in.  In 2006 the conference presented a theme of “adding value” for all the research establishments, major corporate organisations and government of departments alike.  These 10 years of research has made a phenomenal impact on how people see the concept of value and how it is incorporated into organisations, businesses and government sectors.  As the conference grew to what will be presented in 2016 we are extremely excited to herewith invite all the members, stakeholders, associates and friends of CENLED to a conference that seems to be already successfully event.

This comprehensive conference has been travelling throughout the country and will be hosted at Zebula Golf Estate in Country Club. (In addition, if you are a golfer then please make a note of the Conference Golf Day that will be held on Sunday, 22May 2016). This conference has already been earmarked as a convention that will cater for all needs when it comes to research, networking, benchmarking and interacting with peers from the same financial disciplines to discuss their current challengers and opportunities within their respected field of economic and financial research.  Not only will this conference be learning curve for all researchers alike but it will also cater for the general Southern African and African Corporate Sector.

If you have been part of the conference series since 2006 you will see that the 2016 has gone through a makeover to fit in with the times and the “value offering” it can bring to attending delegates, potential sponsors, stakeholders and high dignitary participants. For the 2016 conference we have gone the extra mile to open up a unique platform that will ensure that all needs all provided for by hosting a separate stream the CENLED delegation in order to debate and discuss issues around economic development and the way to go, thus also being the major theme of the conference “Value – The Way to Go”. As CENLED member or participant you’re welcome to visit our website at www.value2016.co.za. The website was designed to give you all the relevant information that you might need in order to register for this conference.  You will also find that the general theme of the event being “The Way to Go” where ideas for researchers is buzzing with online action on social media and all other related electronic communication.

As Associate Partners to the Value2016 conference we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us in sharing a new worldviews, methodologies, statistics, forecasts and the status of research that has already been prepared in this field as well as the needs that arises on a continuous basis for stimulating not only the South African economy but also the economy of Africa in general.

The Value2016 conference is not just a mediocre conference, its a meeting place for the biggest thinkers that will be rethinking and reinventing trends in micro & macroeconomics, econometrics, banking, accounting, the accountancy profession, auditing, corporate governance, taxation, financial history, accounting history, cost analysis and planning, decision-making, international Finance, financial markets, financial institutions, corporate finance and governance,  educational finance, retirement funds and retirement planning, disability and medical insurance or just to highlight a few off the sub themes that the conference will be catering for. One cannot ask for a better platform to cohesively combine the world of finance and economics under one comprehensive 2-day conference with dedicated streams for individual fields

Should you wish to make the best of “value added information” that will be presented as Value2016 please ensure that you book your seat in advance as the popular venue and topics will attract a lot of local and international interest. After attending the conference you will be able to immediately apply your new skills and knowledge that will motivate, help, assist and drive you to stay competitive in the ever changing economic landscape.

Please also note that registrations are already open and you’re welcome to register online www.value2016.co.za please also take note what the conference fees includes and excludes in order to properly prepare yourself to participate as delegate. A more detailed program will be made available shortly as we currently reviewing abstracts that have been submitted for review.  Once the final program is available we will notify all stakeholders and we will also update the website to give you a glimpse over what to look forward to.

Conference Fees and Benefits of Attending

Conference Delegates:                                                                                     R   9,950.00

Conference Speakers:                                                                                      R   8,950.00

(Please ensure that you book accommodation through the conference organizers as we have negotiated special rate for conference attendees and delegates. Should you have any enquiries please email me at [email protected])

The above price includes:

• Two-day full conference
• 2 Nights Accommodation: Incl. Breakfast (Monday 23 May  & Tuesday 24 May) 
• Full copy of conference material (Also available on the conference website)
• 2 Networking Luncheons
• One cocktail function - with entertainment 
• One traditional dinner 
• All scheduled coffee and tea breaks in the conference schedule
• 2 Surprise Leisure Activities

The above price excludes: 

• Transport to and from Zebula Lodge
• Sunday:  Golf Day (R900,00) per person 
• Sunday Accommodation ( R1500,00) per person single 
• Sunday Accommodation ( R970,00) per person sharing
• All additional beverages - for your own account
• Any Accommodation not booked with the conference organisers 
• Non-Scheduled meals and additional beverages 
• Please ensure that you book as soon as possible as rooms and availability might be limited. 

On behalf of the Faculty of Economic and Financial Scientists, Prof Amanda Dempsey (Dean) and her team from the University of Johannesburg we would like to thank you for your time in perusing this communiqué.  We look forward to an event that will not only change the landscape of modern research but also initiate and contribute direct results on our economy and the “way to go” to ensure modern financial and economic standards.

Should you need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Please also ensure that you visit our website and social media platforms on a regular basis to familiarise yourself with an updated program that will also showcase our sponsors and partners. We would also like to thank CENLED for the dedicated support as associate partners in the production development and execution Value2016.

We look forward to welcoming you at Zebula Golf Estate and Country Club from the 22nd to the 24th of May 2016.

Kindest regards

André Snyman                                                                                      Dr Marius Venter
Executive Producer And Conference Organiser: Value2016               Director: CENLED
Telephone number; +27 (0)  834 488 233
Email address: [email protected]