Agenda
Johannesburg, 25 - 26 June 2024
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Jun 259:00
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Keynote Interview Enabling Africa’s economy to flourish with private sector funding: lessons learnt from the success of the National Logistics Crisis Committee
Keynotes
Rudi Dicks, Head of PMO, NLCC, The Presidency
Jun 259:20
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Keynote Panel Revolutionising transportation in Africa: bringing freight and passenger rail back to life for intra-African trade and environmental sustainability
Keynotes
Tafara Martin Dinha, Chairman, National Railways of Zimbabwe
Hon. Andy Appiah-Kubi, Member of the Parliament, Ministry of Railways Development of Ghana
Hon. Senator Said Alkali, Minister of Transportation, Federal Ministry of Transportation Nigeria
Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation
Webster Gonzo, Acting Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib Holdings
Jun 2510:00
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Keynotes
Jun 2511:00
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Presentation Ensuring the sustainability of the rolling stock industry within a dynamic transportation sector
Strategy
Jun 2511:00
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Presentation Green rail potential at ports
Rail & Logistics
Tauqeer Ahmed, Head Engineering CoE, Transnet National Ports Authority
Jun 2511:20
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Panel The burning question of owning or leasing rolling assets: reviewing the benefits and drawbacks
Strategy
Moderator: Sifiso Nzimande, Business Optimisation Consulta, Rail Experts
Wilson Mogoba, Acting General Manager, Transnet SOC Ltd.
Jun 2511:20
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Panel Moving towards the future: partial or complete privatisation of ports operations and logistics services to deliver real competitive advantage
Rail & Logistics
Elias Mwenyo, Executive: Commercial Services, Namibian Ports Authority
Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua, Chief Executive Officer, Walvis Bay Corridor Group
Tony Stenning, Managing Director - Southern A, Africa Global Logistics
Jun 2512:00
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Presentation Innovation on the move: using artificial intelligence-based metro rolling stock maintenance scheduling to drive efficiency and cost savings
Strategy
Jun 2512:00
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Presentation/Interview
Rail & Logistics
Moderator: David Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Taylorail
Agostinho Langa Junior, Chief Executive Officer, Mozambique Railway and Port Company
Jun 2512:20
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Platinum Sponsor
Strategy
Jun 2512:20
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Platinum Sponsor
Rail & Logistics
Jun 2514:00
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Presentation Putting together the financing for new infrastructure
Strategy
Eric Peiffer, Chief Executive Officer, Vecturis
Jun 2514:00
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Presentation Pay with your face: train ticketing for the future
Rail & Logistics
Jun 2514:20
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Panel Planning for the future: digitising network operating systems for optimal passenger train services
Strategy
Moderator: David Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Taylorail
Jun 2514:20
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Panel Driving digital transformation for safe and secure rail services with Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and machine learning
Rail & Logistics
Yohannes Tesfaye, ICT Director, Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Jun 2515:00
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Gold Sponsor
Strategy
Jun 2515:00
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Gold Sponsor
Rail & Logistics
Jun 2516:00
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Panel Global Gateway: the European Union strategy to support sustainable connectivity
Keynotes
Jun 2516:40
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Panel Keeping up with regulatory change: practical strategies for the effective implementation of new regulations
Keynotes
Moderator: Bodom Matungulu, Head of Structuring Infrastruc, Ministry of Transport & Think Tank RDC Strategy
Andrew Othieno, Senior Economic Advisor, Office of the Prime Minister Uganda
Al-Amin Al-Hassan, Director for Policy, Planning,, Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA)
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Jun 269:00
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Keynote Interview / Presentation Delivering international standards for railway transportation: how Africa can leverage cross border cooperation to enhance infrastructure
Keynotes
Jun 269:20
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Keynote Panel Converting to sustainable and green energy sources with innovative technologies: hydrogen, electric rail, and energy alternatives
Keynotes
H.E. Ambrosio Sitoe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Communications Mozambique
Freeman Masuku, Chief Director, Gauteng Government
Jun 2610:00
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Keynote Panel Addressing the shortage of human capital: industry-academia collaboration to boost efficiency, safety and competitiveness
Keynotes
Nthabiseng Kubheka, Chief Executive Officer, Bombela Operating Company
Mario Cuambua, President, Association of Railway Technicians of Angola (ATECFA)
Das Mootanah, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Express
Jun 2611:00
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Presentation Digitising railways in Africa
Strategy
Amir Abdulsattar, Senior Director of ICT, Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C.
Jun 2611:00
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Presentation Challenges and opportunities of Africa railway system: a case study in signalling, communication and the railway electrification system
Rail & Logistics
Mebratu Delelegn, Operation Control Center Direc, Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C.
Jun 2611:20
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Panel Smart and green: revolutionising rail with automation, artificial intelligence, data and real-time monitoring
Strategy
Jun 2611:20
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Panel Electric or diesel: debating questions on feasibility, infrastructure costs, logistics, flexibility and sustainability
Rail & Logistics
Moderator: David Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Taylorail
Toks Akingbade, Managing Director, Nexant Consulting Ltd.
Jun 2612:00
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Presentation Open-source hardware movement: shaping the African integrated high-speed railway network
Strategy
Jun 2612:00
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Fireside Chat Commitment to safety: adopting a uniform and integrated approach to managing railway safety, risks, and security
Rail & Logistics
Hon. Robert Kafeero Ssekitoleko, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Uganda Railways Corporation
Immanuel Hango, Engineer: Infrastructure Maint, Namibian Ports Authority
Jun 2612:20
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Presentation Outlining the current state of railways in Tanzania and the investment opportunities
Strategy
Jun 2612:30
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Presentation Integrating health impact assessment approaches in railway constructions: recent implementation strategies for better population health outcomes
Rail & Logistics
Jun 2612:40
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Platinum Sponsor
Strategy
Jun 2612:50
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Platinum Sponsor
Rail & Logistics
Jun 2614:00
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Interview / Presentation Commuter rail success story
Strategy
Jun 2614:00
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Presentation LAR project: the new concession contract in Angola on the Benguela Railway
Rail & Logistics
Nicolas Gregoir, Chief Operating Officer, Lobito Atlantic Railway
Jun 2614:20
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Gold Sponsor
Strategy
Jun 2614:20
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Gold Sponsor
Rail & Logistics
Jun 2614:40
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Panel Successfully pushing passenger rail systems to metros control: operations, technology, and leadership
Strategy
Osarumwense Asowata, Principal Civil Engineer, Nigerian Railway Corporation
Jun 2614:40
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Panel Driving interconnected railways in Africa for efficient integrated freight operations across entire economic corridors
Rail & Logistics
Moderator: Sifiso Nzimande, Business Optimisation Consulta, Rail Experts
Carlos Bambo Nhangou, Chief Executive Officer, Mozambique Railway and Port Authority
David Uwah, Interim Chief Executive Office, Trans Africa Railway Corporation
Franck Wandji, Executive: Group Marketing Afr, ArcelorMittal
Jun 2615:20
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Panel Attracting funding, development projects and mega projects for commuter and freight rail: understanding the unique African economic conditions
Strategy
Mesela Kope-Nhlapo, Chief Executive Officer, African Rail Industry Association (ARIA)
Winston R. Cluff, Managing Director, Cluff Trade & Investments
Jun 2615:20
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Panel How does rail create a competitive advantage over road?
Rail & Logistics
Derek Mans, Ground & Rail Product Head - S, Ceva Logistics
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