Johannesburg, 7 - 8 July 2026
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Jul 89:20
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KEYNOTE PANEL Vision 2050: the future of African rail integration, connectivity, and sustainable funding
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 89:40
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KEYNOTE PANEL Driving economic transformation: latest reforms and the investment roadmap ahead
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Dinao Lerutla, Non-Executive Director, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Nosipho Siwisa Damasane, Chairman, Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Jul 811:40
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PANEL Aligning network upgrades with national rail priorities
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 811:40
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PANEL Developing modern train systems: the backbone of reliable rail infrastructure
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Makgola Makololo, Managing Director, Alstom
Pragasen D Pillay (JD), Head of Rail Logistics, Menar Ports and Rails
Jul 813:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Beyond the monopoly: implementing the national rail policy and the AfCFTA integration map
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Siyabonga Nxaba, VP: Business Development and Origination (Mobility Sector), KfW IPEX-Bank
Vusumzi Mba, Deputy Director Research, Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Jul 814:00
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PANEL Driving private capital for Africa’s rail expansion
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Dirk van den Berg, Country Head South Africa and other Southern Africa Countries, UK Export Finance - UKEF
Jul 814:00
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PANEL Modern depots and maintenance facilities: enabling Africa’s rail growth
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Boniswa Madlanga, Founder/Chief Executive Officer at We In Motion Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Chairperson, Rail Women SA
Makgola Makololo, Managing Director, Alstom
Pragasen D Pillay (JD), Head of Rail Logistics, Menar Ports and Rails
Jul 814:20
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PANEL Delivering freight corridors: driving Africa’s export competitiveness
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Shewangizaw Kifle Mulugeta, Director Business Development Department, Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Jul 814:20
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PANEL Smarter maintenance tools: extending fleet life and reliability
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Makgola Makololo, Managing Director, Alstom
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Jul 99:00
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KEYNOTE PANEL Leveraging digital transformation to create seamless multimodal transport systems that enhance regional trade connectivity and accelerate export competitiveness
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 99:40
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KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT Shaping the future of connectivity, safety and performance in modern rail networks to minimise delays, prevent accidents and strengthen effectiveness
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 911:00
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PANEL Optimising rail management systems: enhancing efficiency and performance
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 911:10
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PANEL Track and bridge engineering: strengthening Africa’s rail infrastructure for sustainable growth, connectivity and regional integration
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Jul 912:00
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KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT Women on track: driving diversity, inclusion, and leadership in Africa’s rail industry
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Makgola Makololo, Managing Director, Alstom
Boniswa Madlanga, Founder/Chief Executive Officer at We In Motion Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Chairperson, Rail Women SA
Jul 913:00
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PANEL Harmonising cargo and commuter operations: enhancing network efficiency
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Dineo Nakedi, Fleet Operations Manager, Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore
Vusumzi Mba, Deputy Director Research, Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Jul 913:00
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PANEL Advancing signalling systems: digital innovation for safer and more efficient rail networks
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Jul 914:00
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14:00 – 14:30 FIRESIDE CHAT Gateway to growth: optimising ports and terminal to strengthen Africa’s regional trade corridors
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 914:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Innovative energy supply models to support Africa’s expanding rail infrastructure
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Jul 915:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Safeguarding Africa rail networks through technology, compliance and preparedness: advanced security systems
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 915:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Enhancing rolling stock performance: predictive maintenance and reliability
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Ntobeko Howard May, Rail Specialist, Khumani Iron Ore Mine
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