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Africa Rail 2009 - Buyers Survey
Your input and feedback is very important to us - and something we value! 
 
Take part in the Africa Rail 2009 Buyers Survey and you 
stand the chance of winning one of five complementary conference passes!
 
Register online now 
or call +27 (0)11 516 4041
conference details
Conference:
Day 1
24 June 8am - 5:30pm
Day 2
25 June 8am - 5:30pm
Day 3
26 June 8am - 5:30pm
 
Workshops:
These are seperately bookable
Workshop 1

22 June 2008 8am - 5pm
Workshop 2
23 June 2008 8am - 5pm
 
Register online now 
or call +27 (0)11 516 4041

exhibition visitors
Exhibition details:
Day 1
24th June 10am - 5pm
Day 2
25th June 10am - 4pm
 
Complimentary entry link
or call +27 (0) 11 516 4041

highlights from Africa Rail 2008
 
 
 
 
  • African operators discussed their main focus areas as being Operations and IT, Human Resources, Infrastructure development , Equipment and Marketing  
  • Our keynote speakers including Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group, Switzerland and Mike Karakadzai, General Manager of National Railways of Zimbabwe who both gave insightful presentations
  • Lucky Montana, CEO of SARCC.Metrorail hosted an on the floor question and answer session for suppliers in industry. 
  • His Excellency Mr Navdeep Suri Consular General of India opened the exhibition with Siyabonga Gama, CEO of Transnet. The ambassador highlighted India’s interest and investment into Africa, with an expanding presence for 2009
  • The 1st annual Africa Rail Awards was a fantastic success where top performers in Africa were recongnised. 
  • Complimentary seminars held in the exhibition area were well attended, with exciting product launches. Transnet Freight Rail hosted a dedicated session on "how to do business with them”
 

 



Investment and development opportunities for operators, developers, government
and investors
  • Meet the players in Africa’s rail market
    Burkina Railways (SOPAFER – B), Transnet, Congo National Railways (SNCC), Eritrean
    Railways, Djibouti Ethiopia Railways (CDE), Transrail SA, Sudan Railways Corporation,
    Tanzania Railway Corporation
  • Identify opportunities and competition in this market and discover areas of growth
    and development

    Gather knowledge and take home actionable solutions to the pressing issues you face
  • 60 speakers, 26 countries, 9 panel sessions
    Get access to key players and fast-track your development
register today

7 reasons why you can’t miss out on Africa Rail 2009:
Seniority & diversity of speakers
This event boasts 60 senior-level speakers from 21 African countries giving you the chance to learn from some of the best
strategic minds in the sector.

Strategic content

From investment in Mozambique to developments in Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Senegal and Gabon,
find out where and how your strategy fits in.

Industry trends
We gather the leaders and pioneers in the industry as they investigate current trends shaping Africa’s rail sector and explore 
the underlying factors driving the need for re-energised strategies.

Investment opportunities
With current market conditions, this event offers you the opportunity to meet with key rail stakeholders and explore new and profi table business models.

Solutions-based strategies
Take part in discussions and ask questions focusing on the needs of Africa’s developing rail sector.

Value for money
This comprehensive and action-oriented conference offers you tools, tips, techniques and key industry contacts to help ensure you
maximise revenue in your sector.

Proven track record
This event is part of a global series of rail events with events hosted in Turkey, Vietnam, Russia, Australia, India, London and Dubai.
Our outstanding track record means that your involvement will be memorable, innovative and productive.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   

Africa Rail Awards
Date: 24 June 2009
Time: 19:30
Venue: Sandton Sun
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event sponsors
 
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sponsorship opportunities
A sales solution that generates leads and new business Africa Rail 2009 is Africa’s only railway forum where all key industry suppliers, consultants and financiers can showcase their products.
 
Why your company needs to be there:
  • It's extremely cost-effective
  • Attended by real decision makers
  • Offers sponsorship packages that create year-round advantage
  • Supported by an extremely targeted marketing campaign
  • That works with all industry role-players to create the industry meeting point
Call Alwyn Peacock now to take advantage of this year-round marketing campaign. Tel: +27 (0) 11 516 4053 or email him
 
 
Target your market!
 
For details contact
Alwyn Peacock

Africa Rail Awards categories
 
Nominations deadline

Submit all nominations by 26/05/2009
 

 
 
 
  • Best Technology Provider
  • Best Concessionaire
  • Special Merit for Operational Excellence
  • Best Mining Railway
  • Best Railway Operator
  • Africa Rail Personality of the Year
  • Africa Rail Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Best Passenger Rail Operator
  • Organisation that has Contributed Successfully to Skills Development
  • Best Service Provider to the Railway Industry

› how to enter
› make your nomination