Red Horizon combines TTRO’s decades of experience in physical simulations and experiential learning with UBU’s immersive metaverse platform to create a fully interactive, role-based learning environment. Here, participants get to step into simulated organisational roles and navigate high-stakes scenarios in real time – under the guidance of RedBrain, an AI Chairman that evaluates and gives feedback on their decisions across strategy, risk, people, innovation, and performance.

This new platform signals a significant evolution in education and professional development, moving from passive instruction to immersive, data-driven experiential learning.

A Shift from Training to Simulation

Red Horizon is built on a simple premise: The most powerful learning happens when people experience complexity, not just when they study it.

In this platform, participants enter fully immersive 3D environments and assume real organisational roles, from executive leadership to cross-functional staff. Through 5 structured scenarios: chain disruptions, cyber incidents, market pivots, technology adoption and talent challenges, they learn to collaborate, debate, and make decisions under pressure.

Every decision is then analysed in real time by RedBrain, delivering immediate feedback, performance insights, and measurable outcomes that learners can use to improve their performance in each area.

The results to date have included stronger decision-making, deeper collaboration and a visible improvement in understanding what each role requires.

A Joint Vision for the Future of Education

“Red Horizon represents the next chapter in learning,” says Mic Mann, CEO of UBU. “We’re combining AI, immersive 3D environments and real-time analytics to give people a safe space to practice high-stakes decisions. As the world becomes more complex, leadership and learning must evolve with it. Red Horizon is about learning by doing, not learning by watching.”

Kirsty Chadwick, CEO of TTRO, adds, “For years, TTRO has used simulations to help organisations build capability and resilience. Red Horizon extends that philosophy into an AI-powered immersive environment. It allows us to scale experiential learning in ways that were never previously possible, while preserving the human element that makes simulations so powerful.”

Enterprise-Grade Platform Control

Behind the immersive experience, organisations now have access to a powerful backend dashboard that allows them to allocate licenses and seats, assign gamemasters and facilitators, configure role frameworks and scoring criteria, track individual and team performance, and export detailed insights and reports. This ensures that learning outcomes are measurable, scalable, and aligned to organisational objectives.

Applications Across Education and Industry

Red Horizon is designed for corporate leadership development, recruitment and succession planning, graduate and early career programmes, university competitions and experiential modules, and cross-functional team alignment initiatives.

By simulating complex environments in a safe space, Red Horizon enables participants to test their capabilities before real-world consequences apply.

The Future of Learning

As AI reshapes the workplace and industries face accelerating change, traditional learning models are struggling to keep pace. Red Horizon offers an adaptive, immersive, and data-driven alternative.

Players get to engage with colleagues as hyper-realistic avatars using their audio and text chat, debating the correct decisions to make individually in their role and then collectively as a team.

It is a structured, AI-powered strategic simulation built to prepare individuals and organisations for the future.

Experience Red Horizon

Organisations and institutions can request a private demonstration to experience Red Horizon firsthand by contacting business@playubu.ai or visiting playubu.ai to set up a demo.

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Presented in collaboration with headline sponsor Old Mutual and metaverse partner UBU, this year’s event will dissect the intersection of AI and leadership under the broader theme “Igniting Africa’s Future”. With over 26 global and local thought leaders already confirmed, the programme is expanding to include additional announced speakers whose expertise spans disruption, ethics, human-centred innovation and exponential technology – more speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.

New Voices, Fresh Perspectives

Singularity South Africa has confirmed 6 additional speakers who will contribute to the dialogue on leadership and AI in Africa. Paul Pagnato, CEO, founder, chairman and board member, will speak on the future of business and leadership through transparency and trust, outlining how openness can drive growth in the AI economy. Mxolisi Mgojo, former CEO of Exxaro, Business Unity SA President and current Co-Chair of B20, will share insights on steering sustainable growth and industry collaboration in an age of disruption.

Professor Bonang Mohale and Dr Preeya Daya, Sherpa and Chair of the V20, will deliver a joint session on leading change and values-driven leadership in South Africa, calling for a stronger ethical foundation in decision-making and policy design. Dr Mark Nasila, bestselling author who writes on African artificial intelligence, will present a keynote on human-centred AI: why design thinking is the missing link, in a session that will challenge traditional development models. Caroline van der Merwe, COO and co-founder, will speak on inclusive innovation: harnessing technology to empower every voice, examining how exponential tools can be applied to broaden participation and access.

A Platform for Leadership in Action

The summit will examine how Africa’s current and future leaders can unlock long-term opportunity through responsible AI deployment, bold thinking and adaptive strategies. Sessions will range from practical applications of AI in leadership contexts to broader conversations around ethical governance, human capital and innovation-driven development.

“As the pace of change accelerates, it is clear that the kind of leadership required for the AI era looks very different from what came before,” said Mic Mann, Co-CEO of Singularity South Africa. “This year’s summit is designed to give decision-makers the tools and insights to lead with vision and purpose in a world shaped by exponential technologies.”

“Our focus this year is on action,” added Shayne Mann, Co-CEO. “We are bringing together people who are not only talking about the future but actively building it. From values-led business to inclusive innovation, the conversations happening at the summit will be both strategic and grounded in impact.”

Partnering for Purpose

“Old Mutual is honoured to be the headline sponsor of Singularity South Africa 2025 at a time when the world and our business is undergoing profound change. This summit is more than a gathering of brilliant minds. It is a platform for shaping Africa’s future through exponential thinking, bold leadership and inclusive innovation. As we evolve our business to meet the needs of a rapidly shifting landscape, our partnership with Singularity reflects our commitment to empowering people, embracing technology and building resilient, purpose-driven organisations across the continent,” said Celiwe Ross, Director of Strategy, Sustainability, People and Public Affairs at Old Mutual.

The 2025 programme will include keynote sessions, immersive workshops, a curated expo and structured networking. Delegates will also have access to the summit via UBU’s metaverse experience, which mirrors the physical event and features interactive, gamified features.

To stay informed on AI the latest exponential technologies, tune into the Exponential Africa podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts or other podcast platforms. For updates or to book for the summit, visit www.singularitysouthafricasummit.org

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Bigger turnout, bigger prizes

Now in its fourth year, the event’s continued success lies in its ability to evolve. From expanded game categories to a broader range of interactive installations, the festival stays firmly in touch with the pulse of the gaming community. A total prize value of over R100,000, including 650 Game4U vouchers, kept the competitive spirit alive across all corners of the mall.

The EA FC 25 tournament, held in the Wimpy court, remained a central draw, with participants arriving as early as 7 am to secure their spots in the qualifying rounds. After three days of gameplay, the tournament concluded with the champion walking away with a PS5 Slimline worth R14 000. The second- and third-place finalists received a VR Oculus Meta Quest and a racing chair combo, respectively.

New dimensions in digital entertainment

This year’s new features helped solidify the festival’s status as a must-attend event. The introduction of Kinect and rhythm-based games brought in lively dance and sports-themed challenges, offering more variety and keeping energy levels high. For full immersion seekers, the addition of a virtual reality experience transported players into alternate gaming realms.

Liberty Midlands Mall’s exclusive gaming store, Game4U, anchored the event with an enhanced on-site retail presence. The dedicated kiosk allowed festivalgoers to browse and buy the latest gear and accessories, rounding off the experience for casual players and serious gamers alike.

By constantly refreshing the event offering and deepening its community connection, Liberty Midlands Mall continues to build momentum with each iteration of the Gaming Festival. Plans for 2026 are already underway, with a renewed focus on pushing the limits of what’s possible in experiential retail and entertainment.

For further details on Liberty Midlands Mall and its future projects, visit midlandsmall.co.za or follow @libertymidlandsmall across social media platforms.

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