Global Leaders Summit Johannesburg

The Global Leaders Summit (WTACH GLS) is the second international tourism meeting to focus solely on culture, heritage and community wellbeing.We invite you to join industry leaders from high-impact heritage institutions, cultural and community tourism agencies, destination development organisations, the finance and investment sectors, in Johannesburg, South Africa to help form this unprecedented industry nexus.

WTACH GLS

JOHANNESBURG

South Africa

30 - 31 January 2025

Two Reasons You Should Attend

WTACH GLS

1. Gain New Insight.

Our speakers and presenters are rarely on conference agendas.

WTACH GLS is, therefore, a unique opportunity to hear different viewpoints, strategies, and best practices from people leading change within their sectors of business.

2. Meet and Engage.

WTACH GLS is a working meeting over two days designed to break barriers and allow time for real connections. Like the original TED conferences, there will be breaks between sessions for speakers and delegates to engage, collaborate, and exchange viewpoints and information.

The Global Leaders Summit is an opportunity for international professionals united by a shared mission to connect and collaborate on how to tackle challenges associated with placemaking, developing and managing tourism, investment, and heritage in both intangible and built environments.

What is WTACH GLS?

Development and tourism joining forces to build better, sustainable, and more inclusive lives for people living in marginal economies and heritage communities.

The Mission

The Reasons

Struggling societies cannot afford to join forces with developed economies to fight the issues we all face, such as the climate crisis. Investment in capacity building, built heritage sites, and education can help make a sustained difference from revenue that comes from increased travel and tourism.

Join us in Johannesburg, where your participation will help bring a pivotal step towards transformative change.