CONFERENCE AGENDA
Nairobi, 21 - 22 November 2018
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Nov 2109:00
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Opportunities, trends & the unprecedented need for transport
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- Urbanisation and the opportunity in passenger transport
- Investing in African transport
- Expanding multimodal hubs
- Technology innovation
- New entrants and competition
- Reliability and efficiency
Johny Smith, Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib
Nov 2109:20
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The future of port, intermodal, demand and supply
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- Keeping up with a rapidly growing industry
- Disruptive technologies and what to expect
- Infrastructure and modernisation
- Where we are, the way forward and how to get there
Kassim Mpaata, Acting Secretary General, Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping (ISCOS) Mombasa – Kenya
Nov 2109:40
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Keeping on the right track –Transforming travel across East Africa
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- Better behaviours build a better industry
- Real time intelligent information for the customer
- Agile customer focus = limitless opportunity
- Where will the money come from?
- Empowering employees to embrace new technologies
- Successfully deploying high performance connectivity
Phillip Mainga, Ag. Managing Director, Kenya Railways Corporation
Nov 2111:20
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Partnerships, new markets and growing rail market share
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- Highlighting opportunities and ROI
- The power of partnerships: Breaking down the barriers that limit trade
- Approaching rail with a totally new business paradigm
- Performance, reliability and meeting growing demand
- The role of regulation, policy development and planning
Daniel MUKOKO Samba, Managing Director, Société Commerciale Des Transports Et Des Ports
Nov 2111:20
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Mega projects – trends, challenges and the future outlook
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- Opportunities for building and expanding major port projects in East Africa
- Initiating the project: planning approval, permits and licences
- Harnessing the private sector
- What are the changing funding models?
- Political risk and corruption
- Mitigating project delays and budget overruns
- Assuring project quality
Silver Kasuku, Director General & CEO, LAPSSET
Nov 2111:40
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Transit Oriented Development and rail infrastructure with SEA case studies
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- Investment innovation for interoperable transport networks
- Attracting FDI into infrastructure projects
- Multiregional policy development & planning: making business easy
- Building attractiveness for investment
Eng. Victor Ogala, Railway Infrastructure Engineer, Federal Ministry of Transport Abuja
Nov 2111:40
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Influencing East Africa’s growth through prioritising multimodal transport infrastructure
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- Managing stakeholder expectations for large scale projects
- Learning from the past – effective checks and balances during the implementation process
- Attracting sustainable investment and financing
- The procurement process: making it as clear and transparent as possible
- Future proofing infrastructure projects through sustainable models
Nov 2112:00
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Boosting railway capacity through prioritising regional integration
Track 1
- Working towards world class rail connectivity
- Systems and capacity that can truly compete – efficiency, reliability and safety
- Staying cost effective and affordable
- Aligning the operators objectives to strategic regional objectives
- Looking ahead: What more needs to be done?
Charles Kateeba, Managing Director, Uganda Railways
Nov 2112:00
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How to overcome funding challenges for mega projects
Track 2
- Taking a different approach – new projects vs. upgrades
- Funders as partners
- Taking all stakeholders needs into account
- Comparing the financing options – private debt, bonds and bank capital
- How has the landscape for infrastructure debt changed?
Nov 2112:20
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Driving more local supplier participation in rail programs and projects
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Nov 2112:20
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Innovation, simplicity and automation in port infrastructure
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Nov 2112:20
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Integration of the rail in the town planning and development - A case study of Kenya's Mombasa- Nairobi SGR
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Nov 2112:20
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Minimising electricity and diesel requirements for railways
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Nov 2112:20
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Mobility innovations for over populated cities
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Nov 2112:20
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Project preparation to help with funding, digital collaboration, communication with contractors and lifecycle management
Keynotes
Nov 2114:20
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How to deliver the best operational performance
Track 1
- Key factors, tips and global best practice
- World-class standards and how to get there
- Accountability and reliability – why this is a priority
- Service = Creating customer value
- The customer experience – enhance and exceed
Nov 2114:20
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“Africa 4.0”: Enabling An Integrated Railway Operations through Digital Railways
Track 2
- The importance of adequate multimodal transfer systems
- How to source finance when planning for expansion
- Linking the hub with local consumer and industrial areas
- Governance models and why they matter
- Location, location, location
Lloyd Tobias, Chief Operating Officer, Transnet Freight Rail
Nov 2114:40
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Operational Efficiency - Plan Build Operate
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- Gaining the advantage – How we helped Qatar Rail Program and Dubai Metro
- Design collaboration and document management.
- Transforming efficiency by managing information and processes project-wide from design phase to hand over.
- How to maximise resources through the use of advanced technologies for example the use of Connected BIM.
Patrick Kimwaki, Oracle
Nov 2114:40
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How to leverage regional logistics hubs to boost economic development
Track 2
- An enabler of trade – what’s the future potential?
- Making your hub attractive to cargo owners
- The impact of international alliances and partnerships
- Customs, tariffs and transit times
- How to use tech to deliver world-class efficiency
- Identifying areas of ROI for investors
Nov 2115:00
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Creating an efficient commuter rail system
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- Creating a new system
- The government as a customer and latest thinking on franchises
- Financing the rolling stock and why private capital makes sense
Charles Hinga Mwaura, Principal Secretary, Ministry Of Transport Infrastructure Housing And Urban Development
Nov 2115:00
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Rise of regional logistics hubs in East Africa
Track 2
- Regionalism: Strategic, profitable and a key logistic element
- Coordination and collaboration with other hubs
- Tech that enables efficiency and optimises capacity
- Why hubs mitigate the decrease in reliable logistics
- Focussing on strategic priorities to overcome challenges in East Africa
Paul Runge, Director Projects & Development Finance, Africa House
Nov 2115:20
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The hottest projects in Kenya and what is being done to open the door for investment
Track 1
This presentation covers projects from the entire transport spectrum
Maxwell Mengich, Project Manager on SGR, Kenya Railways Corporation
Nov 2115:20
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Preparing for an integrated East African Rail system: Confronting the policy and regulatory challenges
Track 2
- Operational and financial considerations for cross border operation
- The important regulatory issues
- Expanding fleets to meet government capacity targets and private sector profit requirements
- Transparency and developing the right working relationship with all stakeholders
Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group
Nov 2115:40
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Innovative and affordable LTE/3G/GSM network for Rail
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Matthew Davison, Director, IRZ Lokomotiv
Nov 2116:00
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The hottest projects in Uganda and what is being done to open the door for investment
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This presentation covers projects from the entire transport spectrum
Brian Sempebwa, Senior Civil Engineer, Uganda Railways
Nov 2116:00
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Being prepared: Customs, trade protocols and how to keep goods moving cross-border
Track 2
- Learning from what works globally – adapting successes to local markets
- Using rules, regulation and contracts as a performance driver
- Engagning with partners
- How to increase efficiency in ship related clearance procedures and documentation at the port
Nov 2117:00
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Keynote panel discussion: How to get funded
Keynotes
- Innovative funding models, concepts and emerging trends: knowing what works for you
- What are private infrastructure investors looking for
- How to future-proof against obsolescence
- Green bonds as a new channel for accessing capital
- A closer look at Project Development Preparation Funds
Charles Hinga Mwaura, Principal Secretary, Ministry Of Transport Infrastructure Housing And Urban Development
Deepak Dave, Senior Advisor for Operations, Deal Structuring & Financial Modelling, Trade and Development Bank
Mucemi Gakuru, Team Leader World Bank Finance Project, Kenya Railways Corporation
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Nov 2209:00
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Future potential of infrastructure development to meet transport demand and improve existing systems
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- 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
Nov 2209:20
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Panel: The integrated transport development plan for the North South rail corridor
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Ravi Thaver, Senior Manager: International Business, Transnet Freight Rail
Nov 2211:20
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Operating an effective signalling system in a challenging environment
Track 1
- 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
Nov 2211:20
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Future logistic structures to overcome inherent regional operating challenges
Track 2
- 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
Nov 2211:50
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How to establish a shared commitment to railway safety in todays fast paced world
Track 1
- 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
Nov 2211:50
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How to bring down logistical costs and remain profitable
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- 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
Nov 2212:20
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Dry ports as profitable multimodal logistics hubs
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Nov 2212:20
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How automation will revolutionise the way local railways are run
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Nov 2212:20
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Keeping projects on budget and on time
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Nov 2212:20
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Leveraging the digital transformation of project and construction management solutions in the transport logistics industry
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Nov 2212:20
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What’s holding back our sea trade success
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Nov 2214:20
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The hottest projects in Rwanda and what is being done to open the door for investment
Track 1
This presentation covers projects from the entire transport spectrum
Nov 2214:20
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Successful transport development – multi stakeholder collaboration
Track 2
- Innovative infrastructure models
- Investibility of infrastructure projects
- Confluence of sourcing and financing
- The role of tech and know-how
Nov 2214:40
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The hottest projects in Ethiopia and what is being done to open the door for investment
Track 1
This presentation covers projects from the entire transport spectrum
Mebratu Delelegn, OCC Director, Ethio - Djibouti Railway
Nov 2214:50
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Moving forward: Improving efficiency along cross-border trade
Track 2
- 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
Nov 2215:20
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Prioritising mobility and accessibility in urban areas
Track 1
- 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
Nov 2215:20
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Leveraging the digital transformation of project and construction management solutions in the transport logistics industry
Track 2
Nov 2215:50
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Embracing the disruptive force of mobility – policy and regulation that enables development
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- 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
Gilliard Ngewe, Director General, Sumatra
Nov 2215:50
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Addressing the priority of building capacity at the port
Track 2
- 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
Hannah Ngugi, Programme Manager, Ports Engineer, TradeMark East Africa
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