International forum, global leaders converge on Cape Town in June

"The forum has a legacy of drawing together some of the brightest minds in business, development and politics to tackle issues in the developing world. We are especially excited this year to be hosting the event in South Africa, when the country has a unique opportunity to seize the legacy of the World Cup to advance its growth and prosperity. The forum will be the centre of economic discussion during this exciting time," says Fortune editor, Andy Serwer.

Political leaders confirm attendance

International and local leaders have already indicated their attendance, including former president, Bill Clinton, French finance minister Christine Lagarde, US trade representative Ron Kirk and former prime minister of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz. From South Africa, President Jacob Zuma, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, Graça Machel, Trevor Manuel, Barbara Hogan and Desmond Tutu will attend.

Industry giants

Chairpersons and CEOs from major multinational companies, including Astra Zeneca, China Mobile, Citigroup, Coca-Cola, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Daimler, Deutsche Bank, DuPont, General Electric Transportation, Infosys Technologies, McKinsey, Motorola, Novartis, Royal Dutch Shell, Rio Tinto and WPP. South African business leaders include CEOs Koos Bekker of Naspers, Sol Kerzner of Kerzner International, Jacko Maree of Standard Bank, Patrice Motsepe of African Rainbow Minerals, Sizwe Nxasana of First Rand, Cyril Ramaphosa of Shanduka, Bridgette Radebe of Mmakau Mining, Maria Ramos of ABSA and Johann Rupert of Richemont.

Time editor Rick Stengel, says "The New Global Opportunity represents the idea that global economic power is shifting to the developing world and that these markets are more than just frontiers of growth; they are the sources of new ideas and models that can be applied everywhere. Growth must be inclusive and sustainable. And the role and potential of those who have been marginalized in the past - the poor, especially women and girls - will only grow."

Booking details

The forum, presented in partnership with South Africa's Department of Trade & Industry, has more details on www.globalforum2010.com.