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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
 
› Get a copy of the brochure
› Add this to my calendar
 
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”
 

 


Some Frequently Asked Questions from our exhibitors
Need to know more? The answer to your question may be here.
If not you can contact Alwyn Peacock, alwyn.peacock@terrapinn.co.za, right now


Step 1: Complete the 'Becoming an exhibitor' form https://secure.terrapinn.com/v4/FRM_ENQ1.aspx?EID=2781
Step 2: Review the floor plan and check for open spaces, or if you need more assistance please contact Alwyn Peacock on Tel: +27 11 516 4053 or email alwyn.peacock@terrapinn.co.za.
Step 3: Once you have decided on a space and placed it on hold with Alwyn Peacock, fax the contract in to confirm your exhibition space. 
 
Option A: Fitted space
  • Shell scheme walling on up to 3 sides of the stand
  • Carpeting
  • Plug point
  • Fascia board with company name
  • 1 spotlight per 3m2 of space
  • 1 complimentary conference delegate pass
  • Complimentary listing in the official event show-guide
  • Complimentary listing on official event web-site with link to your web-site
Option B: Raw space
  • Raw space only
  • 1 complimentary conference delegate pass
  • Complimentary listing in the official event show-guide
  • Complimentary listing on official event web-site with link to your web-site
 

Once you have signed up to exhibit at a Terrapinn event, you will receive copies of the promotional brochures/tickets once they have been printed, plus an exhibitor manual.

The exhibitor manual contains all the information you require pre-event. You will also be contacted by a member of our marketing team to assess whether you are able to assist in any pre-event marketing.

Your contact in our marketing team is Katia Selibas, katia.selibas@terrapinn.co.za - please feel free to get in touch to discuss our marketing campaign.
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  1. Payment terms are: 100% is due within 30 days of the signing of this contract. Overdue debts shall be handed over for collection with costs.
    1. The Client is not permitted to cancel this Contract except with the written consent of Terrapinn.
    2. Where there is an agreed cancellation permitted by paragraph (a) above, the Client shall pay to Terrapinn the amount, representing liquidated damages to compensate Terrapinn for all losses incurred as a result of the cancellation, as follows:-
      1. 80% of the contract price for cancellation made more than 6 months prior to the start date of the event; or
      2. 100% of the contract price for cancellation made 6 months or less prior to the start date of the event.
  3. If your internal Accounting procedures/policies require purchase order numbers to be quoted on invoices, please ensure that a copy of the signed purchase order is attached to the signed contract.
 
Once your company is a confirmed exhibitor you will receive an exhibitor manual (which contains all the information you might need to order any amenity possible for your booth space including furniture, utilities or floral).
 
Exhibitors must consult their manuals (sent to them by the Operations Manager for the event) as to when and where to send their materials for the event.

Exhibitors should ensure their airway bill numbers and consignment numbers are carried with them to the venue. This enables goods and equipment to be readily traced at customs and freight forwarding companies. All airway bills/shipping notes must be clearly marked with "All charges to account consignor".
 
Exhibitors will be provided with arrival and set-up times in their exhibitor manuals. You will have name badges prepared for you on arrival, and an allocated location for your exhibition stand. There will be a member of Terrapinn staff assigned to assist you with any requirements on the day.
 
Your Exhibitor Badge (part of your booth package) gains you access to the Exhibition Floor only, not to the conference sessions. Access to the Exhibition Floor begins two hours prior to the scheduled exhibition opening times to allow you time to prepare for the day's event.
 
Please complete the ‘Becoming a speaker's form https://secure.terrapinn.com/v4/FRM_ENQ1.aspx?EID=2781
 
Any discounts for exhibitors clients must be agreed with the sponsorship manager at the point of signing the contract.
 
 

   

Africa Rail Awards
Date: 24 June 2009
Time: 19:30
Venue: Sandton Sun
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event sponsors
 
Diamond Sponsor:
 
Gold: 
Silver:

 

 


Bronze:
Endorsers:
 


 
› See the full sponsors list
› More information on 2010 sponsorship!
 

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 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