CONFERENCE DAY 2
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Theme: Supercharging Regional Connectivity: Driving Intermodal Transport and Logistics Growth in Africa
08:00 Registration, early morning refreshments
09:00 Plenary Keynote
Department of Transport, Gauteng
Senior Representative, Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure
CEO, Transnet
09:40 Global Trade Dynamics: The Impact of transport infrastructure on global and regional trade patterns.
Tidiane Kinda, Senior Resident Representative and Head: South Africa, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
10:00 Panel discussion - Enhancing Regional Connectivity for Efficient Movement of Goods
- The foundation of trade efficiency: how transport modes facilitate the movement of goods.
- How enhanced infrastructure reduces costs and improves trade competitiveness
Confirmed Speakers:
- Tidiane Kinda, Senior Resident Representative and Head: South Africa, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Senior Representative, Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Peter Varndell, CEO, NEPAD Business Foundation
- Senior Representative, Transnet
11:00 Opening of Exhibition and Networking Lunch
12:30 Think Tank - Emerging Markets: Identifying key regions where transport infrastructure growth can unlock significant trade potential
- Corridor updates - case studies
- Corridor challenges
- New corridor development opportunities
Confirmed Speakers:
- Senior Representative, Zutari
- Luthando Vuba, Group Head: International Trade, Business and Commercial Banking, Standard bank Group
- Ahmed El-Mofty, Managing Director, National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC)
- Senior Representative, Transnet
- Senior Representative, Trans Kalahari
13:45 Think Tank - International Integration: Linking African Markets to the Global Supply Chain
- Cross-Boarder Connectivity: The importance of regional transport corridors, transnational highways, and regional railway networks in connecting markets.
- Trade Blocs and Agreements: The role of regional trade agreements in fostering infrastructure development
- Regulatory and Political Hurdles: Addressing issues related to bureaucracy, corruption, and political instability that hinder infrastructure projects.
- Policies and incentives: Aimed at promoting sustainable logistics (e.g., tax breaks, green certifications)
Confirmed Speakers:
- Terry Gale, Chairman, Exporters Western Cape
- Meluleki Nzimande, Partner, Webber Wentzel
- Lubabalo Stemele, Chief Parliamentary Officer, Western Cape Provincial Parliament
- Sharon Modiba, Chief Economist, International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa
- Sihle Ngcamu, CEO, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal
- Lwazi Mboyi, Chief Executive Officer, Cross-Border Road Transport Agency
15:00 Networking Break
15:30 Panel discussion: Key Enablers of International Trade
- Port Infrastructure: Meeting the demands of growing trade
- Aviation Hubs: Connecting Africa to the rest of the world
- Rail infrastructure: Harmonizing ports and road connectivity
Confirmed Speakers:
- Conrad M Lutombi, Chief Executive Officer, Roads Authority, Namibia
- Edwin Briggeman, Director, Briggeman
- John Rammutla, Principal Associate: Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, WSP
- Itodo Silas, Chief Port Engineer, Lagos Port Complex (Nigerian Premier Port)
- Nikita Reddy, Head of Logistics, ESL Freight
- Senior Representative, Kalmar
CONFERENCE DAY 3
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Theme: Financing Transport Infrastructure Projects
08:00 Registration, early morning refreshments
09:00 Transnet Session
09:20 Topic to be confirmed
Senior representative, Nedbank
09:40 Think Tank - Public vs. Private Funding
- Examine how public funding, private equity, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are shaping the transport infrastructure landscape.
- Success Stories and Case Studies: Explore successful PPPs in transport projects, focusing on railways, airports, and highways.
- PPP Risk Management: Managing financial, operational, and political risks in long-term infrastructure investments.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Nangamso Matebese, Executive: Economic Development Coordination and Sector Support & Special Advisor to the Deputy President of Republic of South Africa, Eastern Cape Development Corporation & The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
- Alastair Herbertson, Managing Director, Emerging Market Fixed Income, Ninety-One
- Dirk van den Berg, Country Head South Africa and other Southern Africa Countries, UK Export Finance
- Gloria Mamba, Chief Executive: Asset Management SBU, Trade and Development Bank
- Senior representative, Transnet
- Claire Barclay, Partner, Pinsent Masons, South Africa
11:00 Networking refreshment break
11:30 Topic to be confirmed
Senior representative, Tshwane Automotive SEZ
12:30 Think Tank: Innovative Financing Mechanisms
- Green Bonds and Sustainable Financing: The role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in financing sustainable transport projects.
- Blended Finance: Combining public, private and philanthropic capital to reduce risk and attract private sector investment in transport infrastructure.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Witness Mokwana, Director: Green Economy, Development of Economic Development (Gauteng Province)
- Alessandro Scalco, Blended Finance Lead, RMB
- Zizile Ndziba, Investment Principal, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
- Zakhele Mayisa, Co-Head: Africa Infrastructure Finance, Nedbank
- Senior Representative, Tshwane Automotive SEZ
13:00 Social and Economic Impact of Transport Infrastructure Investment
- Job Creation and Economic Growth: Assessing how transport investments can drive regional development, trade facilitation and inclusive growth.
- Equity and Access in Infrastructure Projects: Ensuring that transport projects provide fair access to services and contribute to reducing inequality.
Confirmed Speaker:
Senior Representative, Zutari
Session Sponsor:
13:30 Networking Lunch
14:30 Combatting Trade Insecurity due to Illicit Border Activity
- Factors influencing illegal border activity
- How to curb illicit activities at borders
- Methods of protecting cargo from its point of origin to its destination
Andy Mashaile, Special Operations Strategists & Cyber Security Advisor and Ambassador, International Cyber Security & Investigation Committee and Interpol
15:00 Enhancing the resilience of transport systems and operations, including preparedness for cyber incidents and recovery strategies
Confirmed Speakers:
- Senior representative, Altron Nexus
- Senior representative, Armscor
- Senior representative, Ctrack
16:00 Closing remarks
