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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 4940
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
 
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Register online now 
or call +27 (0)11 516 4940

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 4940

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”

 


Some Frequently Asked Questions from our delegates
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If not you can contact Brian Shabangu, brian.shabangu@terrapinn.co.za, right now


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If you require a visa to attend this conference, once you have paid, we can supply you an invitation letter to take to the embassy with you. However, we can not take responsibly for arranging your visa or if the embassy refuses.
 
Prices are converted according to the recognised exchange rate on the day you book.
For current rates visit: www.oanda.com/convert/classic
 
Payment is due in 7 days. The conference registration pack will be sent to you once payment has been received.
 
We accept payment by the following methods:
  • Bank Transfer
  • Crossed cheque made payable to Terrapinn
  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard (Access)
 
Earlybird discounts and group discounts are available, for full details please contact Genna Thatcher, genna.thatcher@terrapinn.co.za
 
No, we do not combine discounts but we will honour the discount that is better for you.
 
Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. A charge of 50% of the registration fee plus an administrative charge will be made for cancellations received in writing at least 4 weeks prior to the conference.

Alternatively, you may choose a credit note for the full value of the registration price, which may be put towards any other Terrapinn event.

The company regrets that no cancellations can be accepted within four weeks of the conference start date. Prepayments will not be refunded and invoiced sums will be payable in full, except in cases where it has been possible to mitigate loss. Course documentation will, however, be sent to the delegate.

Terrapinn reserves the right to alter the programme without notice.
Yes, should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge.
 
To receive further information about this event and related events from Terrapinn, please forward your full contact details to Genna Thatcher, genna.thatcher@terrapinn.co.za

We need to receive the following information in order to add you to our lists:
First name
Surname
Job title
Organisation name
Full address details
Telephone number
Fax number
Email address
Event / topic of interest
 
If you no longer wish to receive communication from Terrapinn, please send an email to Genna Thatcher, genna.thatcher@terrapinn.co.za. Please note it may take 7 days for your request to take effect.

We need to receive the following information in order to remove you from our lists:
First name
Surname
Job title
Organisation name
Full address details
Telephone number
Fax number
Email address
 
The dress code at all our events is business/casual.
 
Conference registration will take place in the morning of the first day of the conference. Please come to the Africa Rail 2009 reception desk by 8.30am.

Workshop registration will take place on the first day of the workshop. Please arrive promptly.
 
Refreshments will be served at regular intervals during the conference. The registration price includes a buffet lunch on all full conference days. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

Breakfast and evening meals are not included unless otherwise stated in the registration package.
 
If you have any special needs or disabilities please do let us know when you register for the event.
 
You will receive a workbook when you arrive at the event which contains white papers and information on the conference.

Speaker presentations are available on the CONTACT website one week after the conference.
 
Documents will be available on the CONTACT website within one week of the conference finishing.

Full details on how to download the documents will be emailed to all participants and these instructions are also posted on CONTACT. Please contact Genna Thatcher, Tel: +27 (11) 516 4940 or email genna.thatcher@terrapinn.co.za if you need further instructions 
 

If you have any feedback about the conference, speakers, topics or venue please contact the conference manager Yeukai Manyakara, yeukai.manyakara@terrapinn.co.za - or leave an anonymous comment here.
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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

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Africa Rail Awards categories
 
Nominations deadline

Submit all nominations by 30/01/2009
 
 
 
 
  • 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

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