Johannesburg, 7 - 8 July 2026
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Jul 79:50
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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
Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)
Tumi Ramonotsi, Non-Executive Director and Board Member, City of Johannesburg
Jul 710:30
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KEYNOTE PANEL Driving economic transformation: latest reforms and the investment roadmap ahead
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Andrew Shaw, Group Chief Officer of Strategy & Planning, Transnet Soc Ltd
Dinao Lerutla, Chairman - Advisory Board, Compensation Fund
Nosipho Siwisa Damasane, Chairman, Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Phetogo Susan Mangole, Acting Deputy Director-General: Economic Planning & Competition Policy, The Dti (Department Of Trade And Industry: Republic Of South Africa)
Jul 711:40
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PANEL Aligning network upgrades with national rail priorities
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Anele Z. Sigcau, Acting Director: Infrastructure Investments Funding, The Department of Trade and Industry South Africa
Petrus van Niekerk, Senior Advisor: Economic & Regional Development, The South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Stephen Seaka, Managing Executive: Public Sector, Absa Corporate and Investment Bank
Jul 711:40
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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 Rail
Jul 712:40
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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
Neo Scheepers, Rail Expert, Women in Logistics and Transportation South Africa (WILATSA)
Pieter Scribante, Divisional Head: Economic Policy Advice, City of Tshwane
Portia Nkuna, Managing Director, Fazi Rail
Siyabonga Nxaba, VP: Business Development and Origination (Mobility Sector), KfW IPEX-Bank
Vusumzi Mba, Deputy Director Research, Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Moderator: Ronald Muringai, Programme Coordinator & Head Lecturer (Supply Chain Management), IMM Graduate School
Jul 712:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Cyber-security by design: hardening interconnected signalling systems against emerging digital threats
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
James Nkambule, Signals & Telecommunications, Eswatini Railways
Moderator: Mthokozisi Mtati, Personal Mastery Systems Developer and Strategic Advisor, Independent Research & Advisory
Jul 714:00
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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
Thato Masenya, Coverage Banker, Absa CIB
Tsietsi Molai, Managing Director, Emor Capital
Jul 714:00
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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 Rail
Jul 715:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Safety and accessibility management strategies in rail
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Nompilo Mpanza, Safety Specialist Logistics (Road and Railway Operations), Sasol Secunda
Sethunya Matsie, Senior Manager: Permit Assessments, Railway Safety Regulator, South Africa
Jul 715:20
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PANEL Delivering freight corridors: driving Africa’s export competitiveness
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Pieter Scribante, Divisional Head: Economic Policy Advice, City of Tshwane
Shewangizaw Kifle Mulugeta, Director Business Development Department, Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Jul 715:20
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PANEL Smarter maintenance tools: extending fleet life and reliability
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
France Diale, Director Energy and Electricity, City of Tshwane
Makgola Makololo, Managing Director, ALSTOM
Jul 716:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT The roadmap to interconnectivity: navigating the transition from road to rail
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Marvin Khosa, Senior Professional Officer: Passenger Rail, City of Cape Town
Jul 716:20
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PRESENTATION The sovereignty of steel: reindustrialising South Africa through the localisation imperative
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Jul 716:40
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PRESENTATION Unpacking the network statement and access agreement
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Andrew Pike, Partner, Bowmans Law Firm
Jul 716:40
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PRESENTATION Bridging the infrastructure gap: navigating the fiscal and physical impact of rail-to-road migration on municipal networks
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Anton Groenewald, Group Head Regional Operations, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
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Jul 89:00
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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
Lebogang Kwadjo, Director Business Intelligence, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
Tumi Ramonotsi, Non-Executive Director and Board Member, City of Johannesburg
Jul 89:40
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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 810:20
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KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT Financing the fleet: domestication of the Luxembourg Protocol
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Siyabonga Nxaba, VP: Business Development and Origination (Mobility Sector), KfW IPEX-Bank
Moderator: Ronald Muringai, Programme Coordinator & Head Lecturer (Supply Chain Management), IMM Graduate School
Jul 811:00
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PANEL Optimising rail management systems: enhancing efficiency and performance
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Lebogang Kwadjo, Director Business Intelligence, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
Nomvuyo Dludlu, Business Development Director, Eswatini Railways
Jul 811:10
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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
Ankala Saibaba, Ex. Chief Engineer, Indian Railways and Advisor Tunnels, NHIDCL (Govt. of India)
Jul 812:00
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PANEL Women on track: driving diversity, inclusion, and leadership in Africa’s rail industry
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Boniswa Madlanga, Founder/Chief Executive Officer at We In Motion Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Chairperson, Rail Women SA
Colette Yende, Chief Procurement Officer, Transnet
Lebogang Letsoalo, Chairperson of the Board for African Women In Supply Chain and Deputy Chairperson, Institute of Customs and Freight Forwarding
Makgola Makololo, Managing Director, ALSTOM
Jul 813:00
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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 813:00
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PANEL Advancing signalling systems: digital innovation for safer and more efficient rail networks
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
James Nkambule, Signals & Telecommunications, Eswatini Railways
Jul 814:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT The fast track to enhancing passenger experience: creating a smooth customer journey
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Molebogeng Motsumi, IPTN- Operations Manager, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Ofentse Hlulani Madisha, Head of Public Policy for South Africa, Uber
Moderator: Qhakazile Mathebula, General Manager, City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd
Jul 814:20
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PANEL Innovative energy supply models to support Africa’s expanding rail infrastructure
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
France Diale, Director Energy and Electricity, City of Tshwane
Moderator: Sewela Makgolane, Managing Director, Mettle SA
Jul 814:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Gateway to growth: optimising ports and terminal to strengthen Africa’s regional trade corridors
TRACK 1: RAIL STRATEGY & INVESTMENT LEADERS FORUM
Jul 815:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT The Hydrogen rail frontier: de-risking clean energy adoption for Africa’s rail industry
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Merveille Unamaca, Senior Associate, ENS Africa
Moderator: Phillippa Dean, Publisher, Railways Africa Magazine
Jul 816:00
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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 816:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Enhancing rolling stock performance: predictive maintenance and reliability
TRACK 2: RAIL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Prof. Dr. Khumbulani Mpofu, Vice Chair, UIC - International Union of Railways
Ntobeko Howard May, Rail Specialist, Khumani Iron Ore Mine
last published: 14/Apr/26 08:25 GMT
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