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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”

 


The Africa Rail Awards

The Africa Rail Awards are the first awards solely dedicated to the railway marketplace. Now in its second year, deserving recipients will receive their awards at a glittering gala dinner on Wednesday 24th June 2009.

The awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of Africa's railways and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry this year.

If you missed your chance for 2008, don’t miss it again for 2009!

» Have a look at the awards website
» Who won in 2008?
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Awards categories
  • Africa Rail Personality of the year   
  • Africa Rail Lifetime Achievement Award 
  • Best technology provider 
  • Best service provider to the Railway Industry    
  • Special merit for operational excellence 
  • Organisation that has contributed successfully to skills development 
  • Best mining railway 
  • Best Passenger Rail Operator
  • Best concessionaire
  • Best railway operator
Do you think your organisation has excelled in any of these categories? Then why not nominate yourselves? To make your voice heard simply enter online.
 
» Nominate your organisation
» Enter the race today
» Have a look at who won in 2008


Everyone celebrating success
How to enter the awards
Entries for the Africa Rail Awards are now open and all industry players are welcome to participate.
 
It’s so easy to enter. Just click here to go through to our online registration form. Follow the easy steps and fill out the form to ensure your entry.
 
FAQ's
Do I have to be an African base company?
No, you can also be an international company operating and supplying services into Africa
 
How long will it take to enter?
Not long at all, simply click here and enter the relevant criteria  for the category you are entering.  You only need a minimum of 50 words per criteria. You can also attach media articles to supplement your entry! 
 
» Make your nomination
» Get more details on how to nominate
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship of the Africa Rail Awards is the perfect way to associate your organisation, and brand, with excellence in the railways industry.
 
Sponsoring will highlight the role you play in facilitating this success and being an integral part of the forward development of the industry.
 
The winners of the awards are the industry's most successful and innovative companies as well as its future stars. More importantly they are your clients and prospects.
 
With a variety of packages available. You are certain to find a package that suits your objectives and your pocket. To find out more on how you can customise your solution call Alwyn Peacock on +27 11 516 4053 or email him, and start the process of tailor making your package today. 
 

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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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