DANIEL SILKE
POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYST | KEYNOTE & WEBINAR SPEAKER | STRATEGIC FORESIGHT | CONTENT CREATOR |

"We have no hesitation in recommending Daniel as a Keynote Speaker. We had multiple briefing sessions with Daniel where we discussed pertinent topics we
wanted to include in his keynote address, tapping into his experience at recent events. Daniel took the time to walk through our business with us and understand how global issues affected our industry and some of our global clients. He delved into these topics and delivered detailed statistics and research. Based on his experience and knowledge, he also
discussed possible future scenarios. After his keynote address, Daniel patiently addressed questions and spoke to delegates one-on-one. His address was voted the most relevant of the 2023 Expo by the attendees. Without any hesitation, we would invite Daniel to our next event. His dedication to ensuring that his content was fresh and delivered in an interesting way to all attendees makes him universally appealing."

" We recently invited Daniel as a guest speaker at our 2023 strategy session attended by our global leadership team.  Daniel’s presentation entitled “South Africa – The Critical Year Ahead” provided an insightful analysis and a candid perspective on the economic outlook of South Africa.  Daniel has the ability to distil complex economic concepts into clear, accessible language, interspersed with appropriate humour and personal anecdotes which made his presentation both informative and engaging. His in-depth research and meticulous analysis of current market trends and future projections provided a valuable roadmap of the South African economic and political outlook, the global context within which we operate and some of the potential challenges and risks that could shape our industry over the next few years. Daniel’s expertise, combined with his engaging presentation style, makes his talks invaluable for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, providing the knowledge and inspiration needed to navigate our evolving business landscape successfully."

“Daniel delivered an outstanding keynote on the macroeconomic landscape. The scenarios he shared presented South Africa's realities in a digestible manner. Daniel's slides were also easy to follow. He left the audience aware of the country's realities but also hopeful for the future."

“Once again, Daniel has been a true inspiration, adding great value to our Dec 2023 196+ summit Africa. Really interesting insights, and a perfect mix of facts and humour.

Simply edutaining!."

“Daniel Silke is a remarkable political economist, whose passion, charisma, and storytelling prowess really captivate his audience."

“Our company has been taken over by international shareholders recently, and when we planned to do our annual strategic and planning review, we needed somebody independent and unbiased to set the scene ahead of the process. And Daniel's name came to mind.  What a brilliant choice it turned out to be. The presentation was to the point, sober and unemotional. The facts spoke for itself, trends were easy to see, and the delivery of the message was energetic and inspirational, to say the least. Daniel's enthusiasm is contagious. We would recommend engaging Daniel on a regular basis to give a balanced view of the economic affairs of SA, and to get some hope for where the country can aspire to. Thanks Daniel for making a difference.."

“Daniel presented at our recent AGM and we found his insights to be invaluable. Not only did he present detailed research and analysis but the manner in which he presented was inticing and kept the audience engaged. It is very seldom that a speaker that is presenting such a serious topic is able to do so and Daniel was a huge success. Our retail partners still quoted and reflected on his presentation days after the event and I highly recommend him as a keynote speaker for your next corporate event."

“Daniel Silke gave one of the most engaging talks I have seen at any conference, covering a wide gamut of issues in a seamless way, threading together situations and facts to illustrate the realities we face today and the challenges ahead. He has an impeccable knowledge of a wide variety of areas that enable him to project a coherent message drawn from various sources, and to conjugate different scenarios in a coherent, congruent manner. He possesses a solid ability to present diverse issues in a harmonious manner, always maintain relevance.’”

“Daniel’s presentation was a real eye-opener. He provided a deeply insightful perspective on the state of the African continent through multiple lenses – economic, political and social. His presentation gave us all pause to reflect on the vast opportunities that exist, aptly counterbalanced with the potential pitfalls and risks. Hugely valuable for our executive team, and a perfect segue into our 3 day leadership conference.”

"Daniel Silke has been the guest speaker at our Annual Mazars Post Budget event for many years. His deep economic and political insights as well as the energy, enthusiasm and humour with which he presents holds the audience captivated and keeps our clients coming back every year. It has been a pleasure working with Daniel over the years and I would highly recommend Daniel as

a guest speaker."

"Daniel was an absolute pleasure to deal with. So charming and easy to get along with. His presentation was phenomenal and exceeded our greatest expectations and clearly those of the delegates. The feedback from our guests was over-whelming, citing an entertaining and very engaging experience. Thank you once again for providing an excellent service.

"On behalf of our entire group, I want to thank you for a terrific presentation…it was absolutely spot on. I do not think we could have given you a tougher time slot to work with…the last presentation after a long few days…and nights. Your presentation could not have been better; informative, relevant, and most of all delivered in such a way that kept the team entertained and engaged. We will certainly keep a look out for opportunities to utilise you again in the future."

"We have had the honour of having Daniel present at the annual SAPOA Convention on many occasions. He expertly summarises his presentations, which are logical, thoughtful and engaging. His presentations are always bursting with energy and the audience loves him. The property industry always looks forward to his fascinating insights into what is happening locally and around the world.  I can safely say that Daniel delivers what is by far the best one hour Keynote that our audience has ever seen. Full of energy, entertainment and mind altering knowledge that helps set the scene to a really successful conference. No-one does it as well as Daniel."

"Daniel delivered two excellent keynotes to a multi-cultural audience of auditing and accounting partners. His presentations cannot be more up-to-date with references to events and press-clips of the day. His understanding and analysis of world geo-politics is outstanding. Despite the seriousness of the subject, these two one-hour addresses were a fun part of our event!"

"Daniel has been a great asset to our annual client events. Our clients always praise his contributions. He provides the most entertaining yet highly analytical presentations and also acts as a very endearing Master of Ceremonies! Since he understands the financial services sector well, his information is always relevant and new. But the key is his ability to present economic and political data in a crisp and punchy way - with a sense of humour. He is, therefore, highly recommended."

"Daniel’s outlook always comes across as excellently researched, measured and balanced, taking into account the many layers of the socio-political and economic landscape of any point in time. His done numerous presentations for Glacier by Sanlam and executed professionally, passionately and certainly does it in an amazing way.  We definitely will be inviting him back for more insightful presentations and views."

"Once again, on behalf of the team, I’d like to thank you for the outstanding presentation you delivered at our Strategy Workshop. Your extensive research and tremendous insights on very complex, volatile and controversial topics generated much debate in our small group and plenary sessions and certainly gave us plenty food for thought. We really appreciated your objectivity in that you not only highlighted the areas of concern in the macro environment, but you identified the many positives and potential opportunities there are for a community-conscious company like ours. Most importantly, we were able to take salient points from you presentation and generate concrete steps for future investigation and action which will undoubtedly be of considerable value to our

customers, employees, the communities in which we trade and ultimately our Company. Finally, congratulations on your hat-trick with us!"

“Daniel presented a political and economic overview at our annual conference in Cape Town last year for The Building Company - the building division of Pepkor Holdings Limited. Daniel captured the audience effortlessly and was able to convey economic concepts in an engaging manner, whilst still adding some humour to his delivery. His material was very well received by our staff and kicked off the day and year on an energetic note."

"I have engaged Daniel to speak on more than one occasion for my clients. He delivers a wonderful keynote speech with passion and in depth knowledge. I can highly recommend Daniel and look forward to working with him again soon."

"Daniel is one of the best speakers in South Africa. His presentations are always content rich and thought provoking. He is a dynamic speaker and an expert in his field. Daniel will always remain top of mind when recommending speakers to my clients."

"Daniel’s presentation was very informative and his presentation style is fantastic. I can really recommend him as a presenter for economic/political overviews."

"Daniel was excellent!  At extremely short notice, he was able to develop an in-depth presentation that was engaging and insightful - and really well received by the shareholders."

"Let me start with a huge thank you! Your presentation was fantastic, the number of compliments we received on each day and post each event was just amazing. I really appreciate the effort you went to in delivering an inspiring and topical presentation."