Agenda

Johannesburg, 27 - 28 June 2023

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Jun 279:30
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Keynote panel discussion: Modernisation, tech development and interconnectivity for destination 2040: a new lease of life for African rail

Keynotes

Das Mootanah, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Express Mauritius
James Mnyupe, President Economic Advisor, Ministry of Economy and Finance
Johny Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Transnamib
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2711:00
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INTERVIEW Digitalising railway infrastructure: data-driven strategic asset management

STRATEGY
Interviewee: Nthabiseng Kubheka, CEO, Bombela Concession Company
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2711:00
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DIGITAL RAIL

Jun 2711:20
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Panel: Discovering enhanced safety, improved operational efficiency and innovative passenger services: is LTE the future of urban rail transportation?

DIGITAL RAIL
Thandi Ngobeni, Transnet Freight Rail
DIGITAL TRACK
Jun 2711:20
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Panel: Future outlook for a new normal in Africa: digitalisation of railway infrastructure and the official role of artificial intelligence

STRATEGY

Sammy Karuga Gachuhi, Afristar Railway Operation Co Ltd
Bhekithemba Dlamini, Engineering Director, Eswatini Railways
Mebratu Delelegn, Operation Control Center Director, Ethio-Djubouti Railway operation
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Jun 2712:00
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DIGITAL RAIL

Jun 2712:20
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PANEL Adopting technologically excellent, cost- effective and pertinent railway engineering solutions for a better built future

DIGITAL RAIL
Portia Nkuna, Managing Director, Fazi Rail Academy Pty Ltd
Fred Ombachi, Senior Engineer, Kenya Railways Corporation
Richard Gurure, Acting Chief Engineer Infrastructure, National Railways of Zimbabwe
DIGITAL RAIL
Jun 2712:20
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PANEL Digitizing the African built environment: reducing complexity and adopting end to end workflow of the entire railway structure

STRATEGY

Martin Dinha, Chairman, National Railways of Zimbabwe
Khaya Mpanza, Operations Manager, Transet Freight Rail
Essam Selim, Chairman and Former MD, Egyptian Railways Maintenance & Servces
David Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Kifaru Rail Limited
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Jun 2714:00
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STRATEGY

Jun 2714:20
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Panel: Relying on data to offer a seamless passenger experience: actionable data for railway operators

STRATEGY
Hamadou Bakary, Camrail
Oteng Ndlovu, Supply Chain Manager And Head Of Procurement, Botswana Railways
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2714:20
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Panel: Understanding the power of advanced predictive analytics and machine learning in rail asset management: outthink, out compete, and outperform

DIGITAL RAIL
Aleta Moloi, Senior Manager: Digital Communication & Marketing at Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), Gautrain
Yohannes Muleta, ICT Director, Ethiopian Railways Corporation
DIGITAL RAIL TRACK
Jun 2715:00
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PRESENTATION Cashless, card-less, paperless train experience: Rail ticketing for the next decade

DIGITAL RAIL
Gaurav Agarwal, Chief Mechanical Engineer, COFMOW, Ministry of Railways India
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Jun 2715:00
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STRATEGY

Jun 2715:20
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PRESENTATION The Lobito rail corridor concession project: consortium of Vecturis, Trafigura and Mota-Engil

DIGITAL RAIL
Eric Peiffer, Chief Executive Officer, Vecturis
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Jun 2715:40
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Panel: How to transition to a digitally enabled signaling system

DIGITAL RAIL
Enock Chomba, Chief Civil Engineer, TAZARA Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority
Nonopa Mpetshwa, Signals manager, Transnet Freight Rail
Rabelani Ramukhuvhathi, Deputy Director - Rail Infrastructure, Department of Trade and Industry
DIGITAL RAIL TRACK
Jun 2715:40
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Panel: Milestones in modernising the railway infrastructure of South Africa: dealing with challenges and technology for a better tomorrow

STRATEGY
Dorothy Mabuza, Executive Director, Department Of Transport Planning & Provision
Nthabiseng Kubheka, CEO, Bombela Concession Company
Jun 2716:20
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STRATEGY

Jun 2716:20
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DIGITAL RAIL

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Jun 289:30
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Keynote presentation: The African railway green deal for sustainable mobility: exploring the sustainability pledge for carbon neutrality of African railways by 2050

Keynotes

Jun 289:50
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Keynote panel: A sustainable trade in Africa: how African rail operators can unite to build a continent-wide mobility plan to support the region’s growth aspirations

Keynotes
David Uwah, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Trans Africa Railway Corporation
Abdi Zenebe, CEO, Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C.
Donald Nkadimeng, Chief Director, Department of Public Enterprises
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Jun 2810:30
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Presentation: Investing in sustainable developments: a closer look at economical and socially sustainable railway solutions

Keynotes

Jun 2811:20
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SUSTAINABILITY

Jun 2811:20
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FREIGHT

Jun 2811:40
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Panel: Tomorrow’s capacity: how railway operators are answering the call for reliable railway services and planning efficient routes for multiple tracks

FREIGHT

Jun 2811:40
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Panel: Travelling towards a more sustainable future: moving people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably

SUSTAINABILITY
Essam Selim, Project Manager & Team leader - Locomotive Renewal Program , Egyptiain National Railways
Mesela Nhlapo, Chief Executive Officer, African Rail Industry Association
Liesl De Wet, Head Accelerated Organisational Sustainability, Unitrans Ltd
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2812:20
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SUSTAINABILITY

Jun 2812:20
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FREIGHT

Jun 2814:10
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FREIGHT

Jun 2814:10
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SUSTAINABILITY

Jun 2814:30
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Panel: Can rail become an indispensable supply chain partner: how to integrate and align port and rail capacity planning

FREIGHT
Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General, Maritime Organization of Central & West Africa (MOWCA)
Mohamed Egue Ismail, Port Operations & Overland Transport Supply chain, UNWFP
FREIGHT TRACK
Jun 2814:30
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Panel: The future of African mobility: a closer look at improving energy efficiency for long term operational success and sustainability goals

SUSTAINABILITY
Bodom Matungulu, Technical Adviser in Charge of Rail, Road and Urban Transport, Civil Engineer, Expert in Railway system and Urban Mobility, Cabinet of The Head of State: Office of the Special Adviser in Charge of Infrastruture
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2815:10
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PRESENTATION The opportunities in Indian Metro Rail Industry

SUSTAINABILITY
Nirdosh Gupta, Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer/Traction, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2815:30
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Panel: Creating funding and financial models for project success: what do realistic investments look like for a sustainable future?

SUSTAINABILITY

Jun 2815:30
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Panel: Identifying the right partners, timing, and decisions across the continent: bringing higher efficiency and lower costs to the table

SUSTAINABILITY

Barbara Mommen, Chief Executive Officer, Coalescence
Mesela Nhlapo, Chief Executive Officer, African Rail Industry Association
KEYNOYE TRACK
Jun 2815:30
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PANELImproving networks: handling challenges and requirements in a healthy and robust integrated multimodal system

FREIGHT
Fitsum Tsegaye Chaka, Bridge, Tunnel & Structural Design Team Leader, Ethiopian railway corporation
FREIGHT TRACK
Jun 2816:10
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PANEL Creating funding and financial models for project success: what do realistic investments look like for a sustainable future?

SUSTAINABILITY
Essam Selim, Project Manager & Team leader - Locomotive Renewal Program , Egyptiain National Railways
Chelesile Malele, Director Finance And Corporate Services, Botswana Railways
Olivier Crouzier, Senior Economist, Expert for EU, UNDP, WB, AfDB, ADB
KEYNOTE TRACK
Jun 2816:10
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Panel: Inaccessibility and inefficiency in freight networks: first things first in overcoming barriers

FREIGHT
Seiphi Tswidi, Maintenance Manager Technical Support, Transnet Freight Rail
Fikile Dlamini, Execution Manager, Transnet Freight Rail
Thandi Ngobeni, Transnet Freight Rail
FREIGHT TRACK
Jun 2816:30
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SUSTAINABILITY

Jun 2816:30
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FREIGHT

last published: 11/Apr/23 13:15 GMT
 

Africa Rail 2023

 

 

To sponsor

Raj Anand
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To speak

Carol Mukendi
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