VIP Conference Day 2
08:50
Chair's opening remarks
08:59
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
09:00
Future potential of infrastructure development to meet transport demand and improve existing systems
- Infrastructure upgrades to improve efficiency, reliability and reduce costs
- Project development – Redefining key principles for bankability
- Opportunities for collaboration
- Staying competitive in the wake of innovation
- Managing the risks and practical challenges
- Financing models and incentives
09:20
Panel: The integrated transport development plan for the North South rail corridor
Ravi Thaver, Senior Manager: International Business, Transnet Freight Rail
10:00
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10:20
Speed networking
10:40
Exhibition viewing, Networking & Refreshments
11:19
SIGNALLING AND SAFETY
11:19
LOGISTICS 4.0
Track 1
11:20Operating an effective signalling system in a challenging environment
- Emerging signalling technologies: fighting the good fight
- How to successfully implement new signalling systems into aging infrastructure
- Minimising theft: Consistent monitoring of mission-critical systems
- Cost vs. benefit – what tech to invest in
Track 2
11:20Future logistic structures to overcome inherent regional operating challenges
- Learning from the best: selecting the right business model for your region
- Prioritizing cross-border strategies to boost efficiency
- Gearing-up: enabling supply chain and distribution networks
Auni Bhaiji, Chairman, Transport And Infrastructure Sector, Kenya Private Sector Alliance
Track 1
11:50How to establish a shared commitment to railway safety in todays fast paced world
- The importance of a “safety culture” internally and beyond the organisation
- Taking your safety campaign to the next level – apps, social media and engagement
- Using fresh ideas for both freight and passenger lines
- The role of the railway regulator in solving major safety concerns
- Recruitment, training and retention
Track 2
11:50How to bring down logistical costs and remain profitable
- Achieving good results through successful administration
- The benefits of partnerships and alliances
- Effective route planning to avoid bottlenecks and associated costs
- Identifying and eliminating open-space: Better asset utilisation
12:19
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SESSION
12:20
Dry ports as profitable multimodal logistics hubs
12:20
How automation will revolutionise the way local railways are run
Pius Kahangirwe, QSHE Manager, Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Limited
12:20
Keeping projects on budget and on time
12:20
Leveraging the digital transformation of project and construction management solutions in the transport logistics industry
12:20
What’s holding back our sea trade success
13:00
Lunch, networking and exhibition viewing
14:19
COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS
14:19
PARTNERSHIPS, TRADE, CROSS BORDER
Track 1
14:20The hottest projects in Rwanda and what is being done to open the door for investment
This presentation covers projects from the entire transport spectrum
Track 2
14:20Successful transport development – multi stakeholder collaboration
- Innovative infrastructure models
- Investibility of infrastructure projects
- Confluence of sourcing and financing
- The role of tech and know-how
Track 1
14:40The hottest projects in Ethiopia and what is being done to open the door for investment
This presentation covers projects from the entire transport spectrum
Mebratu Delelegn, OCC Director, Ethio - Djibouti Railway
Track 2
14:50Moving forward: Improving efficiency along cross-border trade
- Availability of the right modes for the right commodity to ensure efficiency
- Establish corridor performance monitor systems
- Lowering logistics costs
- Improve investment in dry ports to promote intermodalism and multimodalism
- Implementing quality regulation and one-stop border posts
- Addressing the skills gap and strengthening institutional capacity
15:19
MOBILITY
15:19
END USER NEEDS
Track 1
15:20Prioritising mobility and accessibility in urban areas
- Implementing the vision: Rail at the centre of the urban transport system
- The current state, emerging trends and key issues
- Policies for sustainable development
- Improving the governance framework
Track 1
15:50Embracing the disruptive force of mobility – policy and regulation that enables development
- Developing a conducive legislative environment
- The importance of governments role
- Sourcing sufficient funds and investing responsibly
- Adopting new concepts from global players
- The way forward – embracing the onset of new technologies
Track 2
15:50Addressing the priority of building capacity at the port
- Costs, investment and ROI
- The megaships are coming: how to prepare
- Putting the customer first when planning to cater for increased capacity
- Increasing through-put: Streamlining infrastructure and port operations
- Investing in tech to reduce bottlenecks and minimise weak spots
16:20
Chair's closing remarks and close of conference
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