Reece Mayer

Co-founder Ace Labs

Reece Meyer is a dynamic tech entrepreneur and visionary brand strategist who has successfully turned a lifelong passion for innovation into a portfolio of thriving global businesses. As the Co-founder of Ace Labs, Reece sits at the intersection of emerging technology and creative storytelling, helping brands navigate the rapidly evolving worlds of Web3, social commerce, and digital transformation. His entrepreneurial journey is defined by an “innovation-first” mindset, allowing him to scale his ventures from a solid South African foundation to a significant and growing footprint in Dubai.

 

A high-impact collaborator and sought-after speaker, Reece was instrumental in spearheading the landmark partnership between TikTok Global and Ace Labs, establishing the firm as the leading TikTok creative partner for Sub-Saharan Africa. Having worked with an elite roster of global giants—including Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Capitec—he thrives on building scalable, customer-centric digital experiences that resonate across borders. His work reflects a deep-seated commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring that the brands he partners with are not just participating in the digital economy, but leading it.

Sessions

April 9, Thursday
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town  

 

OTAs: The Next Frontier

 

As we enter The Next 20, online travel agencies face a new frontier shaped by AI interfaces, shifting traveller trust, regional platform strength, and new paths to discovery and booking. Will OTAs become invisible infrastructure, intelligent trip partners, or powerful super-platforms? And as travellers gain more tools and control, how must intermediaries evolve to stay essential? This session brings together global and regional OTA leaders to examine where value will be created next – from product and payments to partnerships and localisation – and how competitive dynamics between global giants and homegrown champions will play out across emerging markets. Expect candid perspectives on what OTAs must reinvent, defend, and double down on in the next era of travel distribution.

 

Speakers:

Andy Hedley, CEO, Travelstart
Albert Fernando, CEO, Travelwings 

Bayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer, Wakanow

 

Moderator:

Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder, WiT