Africa's Largest Rail Conference
12 – 13 June 2018 - Sandton Convention Centre , Johannesburg, South Africa
7000 Attendees | 250 Exhibitors | 400 Speakers | 800 VIP Delegates |
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Deliver your message as a thought leader on a chosen topic to a room of up to 800 senior rail executives.
By bringing together the leading thinkers in rail in Africa, Africa Rail will inspire the audience and challenge them to think differently. We’re inviting over 250 inspirational speakers, all brimming with ideas and a passion to inspire innovation in railways in Africa.
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Johannesburg, 12 - 13 June 2018
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Jun 1209:00
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Opportunities, trends and globalisation - How the railways transformed the world
Keynotes
- The rail vision 2050 – what it takes to plan and deliver long-term
- Industrialisation, opportunity, demand and capacity development
- The influence of technology – changing how we travel, live and play
- Collaboration and partnerships: promoting fast, diversified and economic growth
- Integrated transport, new mobility, and the necessary capital expenditure
- Africa’s outlook and position globally
Jun 1209:30
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New investment approaches: Getting more out of existing infrastructure
Keynotes
- The impact of underinvestment in rail infrastructure – what this means for the viability of new projects
- How to use funding to unlock improved project performance, capacity and reliability
- It’s not just about the financial returns – the social and environmental impact
- Alternative funding solutions and a closer look at asset recycling
- Convergence in the investment market and how project funding models are changing
Jun 1210:00
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Its big business, big tonnage: Catering to the increasing freight rail demand across Africa
Keynotes
- New structures and business models – encouraging shared investment and network planning
- Tech all the way – how to enable infrastructure efficiency and decrease risk
- Focussed leadership and strong policy direction – what this does for investor confidence
- Incentivising behaviour to help better manage peak demand
- Partnerships, government and the benefit of cross border infrastructure networks
Jun 1211:20
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How freight rail can survive a competitive market
RAIL FREIGHT
- What can be done to accelerate innovation in rail freight?
- Competing with road – how to become an attractive alternative
- Embracing technology to boost efficiency, punctuality and reliability
- Focus areas and priorities over the next five years
Leonard Makwinja, Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Railways
Jun 1211:20
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How to transition to a digitally enabled signalling system
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Taking advantage of signalling technologies, for the realization of an integrated transport system
- What are the emerging technologies available
- Dynamics of technology adoption
Portia Xaba, Chairwoman, The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers
Jun 1211:20
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Panel discussion: Financing your project – going from conception to financial close
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Peeking the interest of financial investors – what they look for
- New structures available in today’s changing world
- How to highlight true ROI
- Experience, credibility, capacity
- A closer look at Project Development Preparation Funds
Fernando Balderrama, Senior Investment Officer - Infrastructure, Private Sector and PPP, African Development Bank
Sibusiso Ngobese, Economist, Export Credit Ins Corp Sa Ltd
Oliver Andrews, Chief Executive Officer - Africa Infrastructure, Africa Finance Corporation
Ramathuba Vivian, Senior Project Development Manager, Industrial Development Corporation
Jun 1211:20
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Creating competitive, integrated railway networks Case study: North-South Corridor Rail
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Fostering dynamic relationships between stakeholders and government
- What are investors and financiers looking for?
- Affordable, convenient, reliable – striving for customer satisfaction
- Using data to assess the demand for greater regional networks
Jun 1211:40
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How can freight optimize funds to improve performance and reliability
RAIL FREIGHT
- Challenges and drivers
- Can we change the way we work?
- Why tracking freight movement is important for everyone
- Can corridor freight movements contribute to development?
- Successful collaboration for freight optimisatio
Jun 1211:40
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Implementing and managing an integrated centralized signalling control center
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- How to ensure co-operation among different interfacing partners
- Finding the right provider – commission, install and test
- The impact of new tech on aging rolling stock
- Nurturing a strong, skilled technical team to carry out the integration
Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation
Jun 1211:40
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Enhancing African trade through hinterland connectivity
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- How to deliver better connectivity at a local, regional and national level
- Policy to drive down costs – how far are we?
- Managing individual operator needs and demands while balancing seamless connectivity
- Working with customs
George Magai, Director of Trade & Markets, Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern & Southern Africa, COMESA
Jun 1212:00
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How to boost profitability and efficiency with strategic rail freight terminals
RAIL FREIGHT
- Location, location, location and why
- Pricing, convenience and punctuality - How freight can increase its attractiveness
- When efficiency is no longer enough: where to now?
- Developing new solutions to meet the demands of more sophisticated consumers
- What more can be done?
Jun 1212:00
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Integrated communication for transport
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- What are the current communication needs
- Communications and the operator
- Maintaining high performance systems and operations – plan today for tomorrow
- The signal sighting assessment process: plan, do, review
- Navigating operational challenges in re-signalling an automated line
Jun 1212:00
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Debt servicing
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Minimum levels of debt repayment
- Government guarantees and the willingness to allocate them
- Transparency and governance
- Traffic expectations and how this impact the payback period and bankability
- Innovative finance structure
- Practical credit agreements
Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group
Jun 1212:00
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The pursuit of interoperability and regional integration
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Developing efficient, interoperable interregional railway systems
- Overcoming challenges of varying gauge widths, safety and signalling systems
- Encouraging regional cooperation: managing geopolitical ripples, rifts and relationships
- Standardisation for system interoperability
- Approaches for increasing railway capacity to support regional integration
Ronah Serwadda, Commissioner, Ministry of EAC Affairs
Jun 1212:20
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Asset optimisation and management
Keynotes
Jun 1212:20
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How South Africa can lead the railway development in Africa
Keynotes
Jun 1212:20
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How to increase your infrastructure lifecycle
Keynotes
Jun 1212:20
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Identifying different funding sources
Keynotes
Jun 1212:20
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Integrated communication for transport
Keynotes
Jun 1212:20
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Level Crossings - A Nexus for Integrating Engineering Solutions with Regulatory Enforcement Instrument
Keynotes
Jun 1212:20
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Retaining skills and staff across projects
Keynotes
Jun 1214:20
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How to deliver world class infrastructure and ensure project quality
RAIL FREIGHT
- Determine financial feasibility
- Avoid cost overruns and project delays
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing strategies
- Empower with rigorous and ongoing training
- The role of the railway regulator
Patrick Rusongoza, Senior Presidential Advisor, Government Of Uganda
Jun 1214:20
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Digitisation, new entrants and the changing rail business model
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Trends, opportunities, and challenges
- Using intelligence to rediscover customer needs
- How and why the current business model needs to change
Aleta Moloi, Digital Specialist, Gautrain
Jun 1214:20
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Kenya and what is being done to open the investment door.
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
Maxwell Mengich, Project Manager SGR, Kenya Railways Corporation
Jun 1214:20
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Panel: The need for policy and regulation to enable standardization across the continent
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Balancing expectations when it comes to route regulation
- Balancing regulatory challenges: Building true life partnerships
- The T&C’s – Driving cross-border infrastructure projects
- Expanding fleets to meet government capacity targets and private sector profit requirements
- Making friends: Developing the right working relationship with customs
Lily Morobane, Deputy Director: Rail Policy and Strategy Development, Dept of Transport
Yongama Sigqibo Ndungane, Deputy Director: Transport Policies and Strategies, WCG: Dept. of Transport and Public Works
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister Of Transportation, Ministry of Transportation
Jun 1214:40
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Harnessing private sector expertise: Allocating and spending money differently
RAIL FREIGHT
- Incorporating innovative private sector solutions to your operations
- Using lessons learnt when it comes to new sources of funding and ROI expectations
- Working with what you have: turning a profit from dormant assets
- Spending differently – refurbish or buy new
Timothy Zalanga, Director Corporate Planning, Nigeria Railway Corp
Jun 1214:40
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Surviving and thriving in a digitized rail world – making the shift to predictive maintenance a priority
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- How to use digitization to make the move – going from preventative to predictive maintenance
- Enhancing safety, improving reliability, reducing costs
- Effectively using your data intelligence
- The long-term benefits to railway infrastructure
Jun 1215:00
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Building infrastructure with expansion in mind to meet tomorrow’s capacity needs
RAIL FREIGHT
- The unique challenges of bridges, tunnels, and stations
- Identify future capacity constraints
- Demand vs current capacity
- Funding and financial models for project success
- What training is needed and when
Samuel Botchway, Special Assistant to the CEO, Ghana Railways Corporation
Jun 1215:00
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Propelling the growth of rail services through digitization
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Adopting intelligent rail systems to reduce costs and drive growth
- How digitization supports the demands of the modern day rail customer
- Strategies for managing system transfers
- Ensuring cooperation from all stakeholders
Jun 1215:00
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Track maintenance in developing railways in Tanzania – A TAZARA case study
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
Enock Chomba, Chief Civil Engineer, TAZARA Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority
Jun 1215:00
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Case study: Nigerian Transportation Policy
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister Of Transportation, Ministry of Transportation
Jun 1215:20
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Increasing the competitiveness of rail freight through strategic and efficient operations
RAIL FREIGHT
- Making the right technology choices to maximize efficiency
- Minimising service disruptions due to maintenance works
- Partnerships and collaboration to drive efficiency
- Taking a strategic approach to new services and customer management
Zebby Mukungu, Manager: Marketing and Sales, Transnamib Holdings Limited
Jun 1215:20
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Trains with brains – How AI can transform Africa’s railway industry
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Taking intelligence and operations to the next level
- Aligning AI and the Internet of trains – exploring the benefits
- Incorporating AI into your growth strategy as a critical efficiency enabler
- How quickly can this be incorporated into existing legacy systems
Jun 1215:20
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Burundi and what is being done to open the investment door
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
Salvator Nakumuryango, Assistant Minister, Burundi Ministry of Transport
Jun 1215:20
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Cameroon and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Jun 1215:40
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Driving innovation in operations to improve service reliability
RAIL FREIGHT
- Transitioning from ‘assets’ to ‘smart assets’
- The potential of predictive maintenance
- Are you using your data analytics?
- Empowering employees to embrace new technologies and boost internal uptake of innovations
- Changing staff mindsets and behaviour – delivering world-class service in Africa
Brian Monakali, General Manager, Capital Planning, Transnet Freight Rail
Jun 1215:40
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Automation and its potential to enhance efficiency and drive down costs
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Costs, risks, benefits – how to transition to automatic train operations
- Automation as an enabler to commercial success
- Partnerships and collaboration opportunities – taking operations to the next level
- Exploring the safety enhancements
Khumbulani Mpofu, Gibela Research Chair in Manufacturing and Skills Development, TUT
Jun 1215:40
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Financing in complex markets and overcoming market risks
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Developing a deep knowledge of the market and understanding local dynamics
- The pros and cons - Investor risk vs acceptable profits
- Looking at the PPP model and other innovative financing approached
- Investing like an entrepreneur, not a financier
Joseph Nguessan Kouassi, Chief Transportation Engineer, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group
Jun 1215:40
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Ghana and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Andy Appiah-Kubi, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport Ghana
Jun 1216:00
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How to implement smart practices in operational planning to ensure capacity improvements
RAIL FREIGHT
- Traffic modeling techniques and how this will improve operational planning
- Making your case for funding – tech as a necessary investment
- Ensuring top-down buy-in for your implementation strategy
- The right skills for sustainable capacity improvements and service – recruit, train, retain
Jordan Zimba, Government Inspector of Railway, Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications
Jun 1216:00
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Overcoming the fear of modernisation in rail – changing mind-sets and behaviours
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Utilising the benefits of modernisation to improve service delivery
- Embracing change – what do the Operators think?
- Modernising through new builds
- Partnering with global leaders – learning from the best
Jun 1216:00
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How to showcase project bankability and unlock additional funds
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Comparing project sustainability with financial models
- Benefits and risks of an asset light model
- How going digital can reduce operating costs and boost attractiveness
- Designing a risk sharing model
- The supporting role of government
Oliver Andrews, Chief Executive Officer - Africa Infrastructure, Africa Finance Corporation
Jun 1216:00
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Burkina Faso and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Rodrigue Emeric Mahiret Some, Technical Director, Ministry of Transports - Burkina Faso
Jun 1217:00
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C-suite keynote panel discussion: Tomorrow’s capacity: How railway operators are answering the call for reliable railway services
Keynotes
- Leadership in the railway industry
- Opportunities for incumbents and new entrants
- Maintaining reliability standards and managing growing demand at the same time
- Harnessing IT innovations to improve reliability and performance
- Sustainable business models
- How can technology be used to move the industry forward?
Moderator: Festus Ayeni, Executive Services Director – Africa, GE Transportation
Charles Kateeba, Managing Director, Uganda Railways
Johny Smith, Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib
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Jun 1309:00
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The passenger rail vision – how to deliver world class transport
Keynotes
- Vision 2030, digitisation and beyond
- Integrating new, disruptive technology into rail services
- Smart everywhere – trains, stations, ticketing
- It’s all about the customers: AI, optimal performance and customer experience
- Benchmarking against the best
Jun 1309:20
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Toward long-term passenger rail in Africa – Opportunities and challenges
Keynotes
- Planning and investing to meet the changing transport demands of future generations
- The need for private capital participation
- Taking tech seriously – delivering tailored, unique solutions for the continent
- Delivering a seamless customer journey through the use of smart data
- Managing the risks and practical challenges
- What does the passenger rail operator of the future look like?
Jun 1309:40
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Mega trends affecting our rail future: Mega cities, passengers and transport
Keynotes
- Mobility in large cities – what can Africa learn from world trend setters
- The influence of smart phones and Apps
- How to transition to newer sustainable offerings
- Creating an attractive railway system for all users
- Ensuring increased profit margins in a time of increased CAPEX and OPEX
Jun 1311:20
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How data can be used to streamline your maintenance plan
RAIL FREIGHT
- The proof is in the numbers – using your data to highlight project viability
- Why data is vital to managing and comparing the costs
- Operational efficiency, reliability and contingency plans
- Lessons learnt from global best practice
Bhekithemba Dlamini, Director Engineering, Swaziland Railway
Jun 1311:20
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Boosting performance: Data and analytics to help drive the ideal maintenance plan
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Putting big data to work – increasing the life expectancy of rolling stock
- Key timelines and avoiding service disruptions
- Overcoming the barriers to effective use of predictive maintenance
- How to ensure cooperation among different partners
Jun 1311:20
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Smart cities, smart transport – how to integrate a modern passenger rail system into overpopulated cities
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
Jun 1311:20
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New business models – enabling collaboration
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- The real benefits of rolling stock leasing
- Private sector partnership models in state regulated monopolies
- How track access arrangements can be a win-win.
Jun 1311:40
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Zambia Case Study: Government’s intervention to rehabilitate the railways sector in Zambia
RAIL FREIGHT
Jordan Zimba, Government Inspector of Railway, Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications
Jun 1311:40
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Using data, analytics and numbers to ensure a smooth transition from mechanical to electrical fleets
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Using data to your advantage
- The right partners, timing and decisions
- Taking an analytical approach to the plan
- Sourcing the right skill set for the job
Professor Adedayo Yusuff, Associate professor, UNISA
Jun 1311:40
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High speed innovation to delight commuters
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Africa’s high speed rail ambitions – high speed for long distance travel
- Project collaboration opportunities
- Viability, financing, risks and ROI
- Learning from the best: how to overcome key project challenges
Jun 1311:40
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Overcoming frontier challenges in a cross border freight corridor
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Simplifying cross border trade, reliability, efficiency and making it cost effective
- Easing cross border trade by reducing tariffs and trade barriers
- Technological breakthroughs in African traffic and corridor management
- Convincing business giants to invest in Africa
Jun 1312:00
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Thermal evaluation and risks associated to severe braking
RAIL FREIGHT
Dr Mihail Patrascoiu, Research & Development Manager, DCD Ringrollers
Jun 1312:00
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Digital transformation of railway operations in the age of IoT
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Transforming data into actionable and useful intelligence
- A roadmap for success mapped to transformational technologies
- Success stories (lessons learnt) from international operators
Jun 1312:00
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The changing face of passenger rail: going from a mass mover system to rapid rail
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Putting the passenger at the heart of infrastructure planning
- Design and planning of rapid rail networks in overpopulated cities
- Avoiding the drive: the importance of station location to encourage use
- Utilising tech to ensure a smooth change over
Jun 1312:00
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Boosting trade: Improving port-rail connectivity infrastructure
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Prioritising seamless connectivity at intermodal hubs
- Spending in the right places: A focus on optimising performance and reliability
Jun 1312:20
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Cotonou-Niamey-Ouagadougou railway loop project - Abidjan: progress and future prospects
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Developing light rail as part of our innovative transport offering
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Evaluating the process for recruiting women in rail
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Financing models and instruments: what are the options?
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Localization of traction motor manufacturing and maintenance in Africa
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Performance speaks for itself – using your numbers to attract finance
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Tramway integrated solutions / urban solutions
Keynotes
Jun 1312:20
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Urban vs. rural passenger railway network planning
Keynotes
Keitumetse Kau, Deputy Director Rail Planning, Department Of Transport
Jun 1314:20
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in South Africa what is being done to open the investment door.
RAIL FREIGHT
Jack Van Der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer, Gautrain Management Agency
Jun 1314:20
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What will power Africa’s trains of tomorrow?
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- A closer look at alternative fuels
- Assessing the feasibility of renewable energy solutions
- Why we need to change
- Overcoming challenges and implementation concerns
Jun 1314:20
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Navigating the operational risks and implications of introducing new tech
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- How to ensure uninterrupted service
- What to do during construction and testing periods
- Taking the time to upskill staff to ensure consistent maintenance
- How to resolve system instabilities
Jun 1314:20
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Women in rail – removing barriers
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Changing mind sets – developing women for the top, influential roles
- Promoting participation in all elements of the rail value chain – from corporate to policy making
- Incorporating leadership development and training from grassroots level
- Rail, gender and development – what are the linkages?RESERVED FOR TRANSNET
Jun 1314:40
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Namibia and what is being done to open the investment door.
RAIL FREIGHT
Jun 1314:40
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Changing how we power railways: What does this mean for your bottom line
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Save, save, save - alternative energy options
- Costs and implications of hybrid rail systems
- How and why you should reuse recovered energy
- Using technology to your advantage: sensors, controllers and intelligent analytics
- Implementing energy saving initiatives to reduce consumption and spend
John Fadiran, Micro-grids and Smart-grids Researcher, University of Cape Town
Jun 1314:40
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Delivering a seamless customer experience in the age of smart rail technology
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Innovating product, solution and service to inspire public transport use
- Engaging the commuter with what they want
- Mobile all the way!
- Leveraging social media as an asset
- Real time technology, real time data, real time passenger information
Prabhas Kumar, AFC Expert, Ministry Of Transport And Communication
Jun 1314:40
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Skills and knowledge: Governments role in providing learning, training and experience
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
- Funding and financial assistance for women entrepreneurs
- Policies, programs and initiatives
- Moving away from traditional models
- Thinking long term: Creating learning programs that are tied to learner experience and business strategy
Jacintha Naidoo, Managing Director, Nanyata Siyaya
Jun 1315:00
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Zimbabwe and what is being done to open the investment door.
RAIL FREIGHT
Larry Mavima, Board Chairman, National Railways of Zimbabwe
Jun 1315:00
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Innovative energy efficiency solutions for operating rail assets
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- The costs: Is this feasible for Africa right now?
- True energy innovations: Reusing recovered energy and efficient use of materials and resources
- Assessing methods of recycling and using waste in rail
- Tackling the challenge of rising energy prices and finding alternatives
Jun 1315:00
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How to effectively implement your on-board tech strategy
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
Anass El Fourari, Project Manager, Moroccan National Railways ONCF
Jun 1315:00
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Egypt and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Mohamed Aly, Advisor to the Minister of Transport, Ministry of Transport Egypt
Jun 1315:20
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Zambia and what is being done to open the investment door.
RAIL FREIGHT
Lubinda Linyama, Board Chairman, Zambia Railways Limited
Jun 1315:20
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Protecting data and operations from cyber crime
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Financial & reputation cost
- Societal danger
- Choice of technology and service provider
- Employer, Employees and Partners contribution
Jun 1315:20
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Passenger trains aren’t just for cities: Rail for rural areas
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- Planning and feasibility and demand
- Projects at scale: Managing large scale land acquisition
- Making the right technology choices to maximize efficiency
- Costs and ROI
- Partnerships and opportunities
Jun 1315:20
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Tunisia and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Mourad Gassab, Chief Executive Officer, Société du réseau ferroviaire rapide de Tunis
Jun 1315:40
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Safety during upgrades: Thinking about the contractor and the passenger
RAIL FREIGHT
- Learning from past experiences
- Managing system instabilities
Paul Kabaale, GM Safety, Rift Valley Railways
Jun 1315:40
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How to execute an efficient and successful maintenance plan while continuing operations
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
Jun 1315:40
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in Chad and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Rodrigue Gadengar-Roasna, Director of Urbanism and head of urban transport, Chad Ministry of Transport
Jun 1315:50
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Derailing cyber threats - How to keep your security one step ahead
SIGNALING BEST PRACTICE
- Keeping security streamlined and accessible to users
- Including cyber security as part of your railway strategic plan
- Implementing solutions and upgrades with minimal impact on operations
- Tailoring unique security protocols for the rail industry
- Global standard, local implementation
Jun 1316:00
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Preventing accidents and derailments
RAIL FREIGHT
- Collaboration opportunities
- Investing in early warning systems
- The importance of a safety culture across the board
- Upgrading and modernizing technology
- Community engagement in an emergency: Managing stakeholders and the commuter
Jun 1316:00
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Rehabilitate or retrofit. That is the question!
FUNDING AND FINANCE/PASSENGER
- The cost comparison and taking the most cost efficient route
- Using data to predict equipment failures
- How to ensure your asset management strategy saves you time and money
- Smart practices, smart tech: Examining the benefits
Andy Appiah-Kubi, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport Ghana
Jun 1316:00
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The hottest projects in the pipeline in DRC and what is being done to open the investment door.
INTERMODAL AND INTEGRATION
Justin Kalumba Mwana-Ngongo, Former Minister of Transportation & Commerce, Ministry of Transport- DRC
last published: 24/May/18 13:35 GMT
THEMES
To deliver an all inclusive rail conference effectively, the conference is divided into four tracks:
Rail freight
- Freight Rail
- Infrastructure and Development
- Efficiency and Operations
- Maintenance and Rehabilitation
- Countries stories- Southern Africa
- Safety & Emergency Management
Signalling, Tech & Comms
- Signalling best practise
- Digitisation
- Modernisation and AI
- Big Data and Analytics
- Rail Power
- Cyber Security
Funding and Finance/ Passenger
- Financial engineering
- Country stories- East Africa
- Unlocking funding
- Developing passenger rail
- Technology innovation
- Operations and costs
Intermodal and Integration
- Regional Integration
- Policy and Regulation
- Country stories- West Africa
- Corridors and Connectivity
- Women in Transport
- Country Stories- Central and North Africa
Pedro Adams, General Manager, Iec Holden (Pty) Ltd
Corneille Ahossi, Director General, OCBN Benin-Niger Railways
Mohamed Aly, Advisor to the Minister of Transport, Ministry of Transport Egypt
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister Of Transportation, Ministry of Transportation
Oliver Andrews, Chief Executive Officer - Africa Infrastructure, Africa Finance Corporation
Andy Appiah-Kubi, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport Ghana
Festus Ayeni, Executive Services Director – Africa, GE Transportation
Fernando Balderrama, Senior Investment Officer - Infrastructure, Private Sector and PPP, African Development Bank
Kudzanayi Bangure, Project Manager:Rail, New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Business Foundation
Eng Getachew Betru, Former CEO, Ethiopian Railway Corporation
Samson Bhuza, Director of Operations, National Railways of Zimbabwe
Samuel Botchway, Special Assistant to the CEO, Ghana Railways Corporation
Luis Ignacio Callen, Sales Director -Transport Systems- for CIS Countries and MEA Region, Teltronic
Nicholas Chikwenya, Director of Transport, Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications
Enock Chomba, Chief Civil Engineer, TAZARA Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority
Winston R. Cluff, Managing Director, Cluff Trade & Investments
Evert de Ruiter, Commercial Leader (Digital Solutions), Sub-Saharan Africa, GE Transportation
Bhekithemba Dlamini, Director Engineering, Swaziland Railway
Rene du Preez, Senior Business Development Manager Africa, Kansai Plascon
Anass El Fourari, Project Manager, Moroccan National Railways ONCF
John Fadiran, Micro-grids and Smart-grids Researcher, University of Cape Town
Rodrigue Gadengar-Roasna, Director of Urbanism and head of urban transport, Chad Ministry of Transport
Mourad Gassab, Chief Executive Officer, Société du réseau ferroviaire rapide de Tunis
Alfred Gunzo, Chief Engineer (Traction and Rolling Stock), National Railways of Zimbabwe
Jean Pierre Guy, Global Commercial Director, Alstom
Stephan Heyns, Director: Centre for Asset Integrity Management, University of Pretoria
James Holley, CEO, Sheltam
Lin Huang, Engineer, CRRC Corporation Limited
Renaire Huntley, Executive Manager, Railway Safety Regulator
Herman Husselmann, Senior Deal Maker, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Nalin Jain, Country Director, GE Transportation
Paul Kabaale, GM Safety, Rift Valley Railways
SIlver Kasuku, Director General & CEO, LAPSSET
Charles Kateeba, Managing Director, Uganda Railways
Keitumetse Kau, Deputy Director Rail Planning, Department Of Transport
Timothy Kayani, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Tazara
Tshepo Kgobe, Senior Executive Manager : Technical Services, Gautrain Management Agency
Badru M. Kiggundu, Chairperson, Projects Steering Committee, Government Of Uganda
Joseph Nguessan Kouassi, Chief Transportation Engineer, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group
Olivier Koumfieg, engineer/Transport Director, CamRail
Prabhas Kumar, AFC Expert, Ministry Of Transport And Communication
Sanjay Lamba, Assistant General Manager, Export Import Bank of India
Lebo Letsoalo, Director, AWISCA
Mathias Linden, Project Leader, Competence Centre for the Assessment of Railway Diagnostic and Monitoring Technologi, University Of Koblenz-Landau
Lubinda Linyama, Board Chairman, Zambia Railways Limited
George Magai, Director of Trade & Markets, Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern & Southern Africa, COMESA
Atanas. K Maina, Managing Director, Kenya Railways
Leonard Makwinja, Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Railways
Bongani Mankewu, Executive Director, Infrastructure Research Development Centre
Sibusiso Maphatiane, Executive Chairman, Naledi Forging
Sethunya Matsie, Human Factors Inspector, Railway Safety Regulator
Sebastien MAURY, Business Development Manager, Leroy Automation
Larry Mavima, Board Chairman, National Railways of Zimbabwe
Nozipho Mdawe, Secretary General, Port Management Association for Eastern and Southern Africa
Maxwell Mengich, Project Manager SGR, Kenya Railways Corporation
Ronny Mkhwanazi, Director, Railcor Pty Limited
Vivek Mohan, Director, Indian Railways
Aleta Moloi, Digital Specialist, Gautrain
Barbara Mommen, CEO – Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative, Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative
Brian Monakali, General Manager, Capital Planning, Transnet Freight Rail
Lily Morobane, Deputy Director: Rail Policy and Strategy Development, Dept of Transport
Khumbulani Mpofu, Gibela Research Chair in Manufacturing and Skills Development, TUT
Vinay Mudholkar, President, Princeton Technology
Zebby Mukungu, Manager: Marketing and Sales, Transnamib Holdings Limited
Phillemon Mupupa, Manager Business Development (Acting), Namport
Justin Kalumba Mwana-Ngongo, Former Minister of Transportation & Commerce, Ministry of Transport- DRC
Charles NADAL, Sales and Project Director, F.B.O.
Jacintha Naidoo, Managing Director, Nanyata Siyaya
Salvator Nakumuryango, Assistant Minister, Burundi Ministry of Transport
Yongama Sigqibo Ndungane, Deputy Director: Transport Policies and Strategies, WCG: Dept. of Transport and Public Works
Sibusiso Ngobese, Economist, Export Credit Ins Corp Sa Ltd
Maurice NIATY-MOUAMBA, President, SITRASS
Dayo Ogunsola, Executive Director & Member of Board, AFIDEP
Olurotimi ojekunle, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Hunan University
Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation
Dr Mihail Patrascoiu, Research & Development Manager, DCD Ringrollers
Eric Peiffer, Chief Executive Officer, Vecturis
Seison Reddy, Manager Infrastructure Finance – Transport, Logistics and ICT, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group
Patrick Rusongoza, Senior Presidential Advisor, Government Of Uganda
Dr Mohamed Saied, GM, Electrical Engineering Dept., Abu Qir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries Company (AFC),
James Sankwasa, Deputy Minister, Ministry Of Works & Transport
Henning Seeschaaf, Digitization, Deutsche Bahn AG
Ronah Serwadda, Commissioner, Ministry of EAC Affairs
Kate Setjie, Executive Officer: Rail Chamber, TETA
Clive Smith, Ag. CEO, Walvis Bay Corridor Group
Johny Smith, Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib
Rodrigue Emeric Mahiret Some, Technical Director, Ministry of Transports - Burkina Faso
Dr Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission For Africa Uneca
Bennie Steyn, Chief Technical Officer, ETION
Kumneger Hussien Temuni, Railway Electrification and Power Supply Team Leader, Ethiopian Railway Corporation
Enrico Trapazzo, Deputy Director, Passenger Affairs Legal Department, Trenitalia Spa
Jack Van Der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer, Gautrain Management Agency
Roelof van Tonder, Business Development, Africa House
Ramathuba Vivian, Senior Project Development Manager, Industrial Development Corporation
Bruce Watson, Co-Director, Centre fro Artificial Intelligence Research, Stellenbosch University
Portia Xaba, Chairwoman, The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers
Professor Adedayo Yusuff, Associate professor, UNISA
Timothy Zalanga, Director Corporate Planning, Nigeria Railway Corp
Jordan Zimba, Government Inspector of Railway, Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications
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