CONFERENCE DAY 2
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Theme: Supercharging Regional Connectivity: Driving Intermodal Transport and Logistics Growth in Africa
Chairperson: Albi Modise, Programme Director SEM Communication and Marketing Gautrain Management, Gautrain Management Agency
08:00 Registration, early morning refreshments
09:00 Plenary Keynote
Department of Transport, Gauteng
Dr Bheka Zulu, Tshwane Special Economic Zone
Ms. Thembi Lekganyane, General Manager of Strategy, Innovation, and Business Planning, Transnet
09:30 Tshepo Kgobe CEO, Gautrain Management Agency
10:00 Panel discussion – Designing Inclusive Transport Systems for both Passengers and Goods to Enhance Regional Connectivity
- How transport modes facilitate the movement of passengers and goods
- How enhanced infrastructure reduces costs
- Decarbonizing mobility
Moderator: Tshepo Kgobe CEO, Gautrain Management Agency
Speakers
- Peter Varndell, CEO, NEPAD Business Foundation
- Hendrik Malan, Senior Partner and CEO, Frost and Sullivan
- Dr Bheka Zulu, Tshwane Special Economic Zone
- Vishaal Lutchman, Group CEO, GIBB
- Altus Moolman, Technical Director: Transport, Zutari
- Kameshini Pathar, Chief Engineer: Research & Development, Transnet Engineering
11:00 Opening of Exhibition and Networking Lunch
Chairperson and Moderator
Gavin Kelly, CEO, Road Freight Association
12:15 Social Accounting for Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of Assets, Liabilities and ROI
Wim van Schalkwyk, Discipline Lead: Social Sustainability, Zutari
12:40 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
13:10 How other transport corridors in countries outside of RSA, are usurping our position as dominant gateway into the DRC/Zambia hinterland.
Speaker:
Philip Wylie, CEO,Freight Partner
13:30 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)
Speakers:
- Lwazi Mboyi, Chief Executive Officer, Cross-Border Road Transport Agency
- Meluleki Nzimande, Partner, Webber Wentzel
- Nikita Reddy, Commercial Manager, DCP
- Philip Wylie, CEO FreightPartner
- Sharon Modiba, Chief Economist, International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa
- Sihle Ngcamu, CEO, Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal
- Wim van Schalkwyk, Discipline Lead: Social Sustainability, Zutari
14:30 From Crisis to Capacity: Rebuilding South Africa’s Technical Backbone
Speaker:
- Sekadi Phayane-Shakhane, CEO, SAICE
14:50 Closing Remarks
Gavin Kelly, CEO, Road Freight Association
18:00 Gala Dinner – Pre-booked guests
CONFERENCE DAY 3
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Theme: Financing Transport Infrastructure Projects
Chairperson and Moderator
Yusuf Chothia, Senior Client Coverage Banker, Nedbank
09:00 Registration, early morning refreshments
10:00 Leveraging public- private partnerships to enable trade and investment in SA ports
- Dr Dineo Mazibuko, Acting TNPA General Manager: Commercial Services
10:20 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.
Speakers
- Witness Mokwana, Director: Green Economy, Department 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 Special Economic Zone
11:30 Mr. Reginald Mokoeana, Head: Strategic Business Development Transnet Engineering
12:00 Networking Lunch
13:00 Panel discussion: Key Enablers of International Trade
- Port Infrastructure: Meeting the demands of growing trade.
- Roads: Connecting Africa to the rest of the world.
- Rail infrastructure: Harmonising ports and road connectivity.
Moderator – Jeff Blackbeard, Director, Moore Global
Speakers
- Edwin Briggeman, Director, Briggeman International (Pty) Ltd
- Itodo Silas, Chief Port Engineer, Lagos Port Complex (Nigerian Premier Port)
- John Rammutla, Principal Associate: Highways, Transport & Infrastructure, WSP
- Masela Kope-Nhlapo, CEO, ARIA
- Senior representative, Transnet
14:00 The Big Debate: Future of SEZ’s
Are SEZs the silver bullet for South Africa’s industrialisation and job creation ambitions? This high-powered debate brings together CEOs from the country’s leading SEZs and IDZs to unpack the real impact of these economic zones. Are they delivering on their promises of attracting investment, building local manufacturing capacity, and creating sustainable jobs, or are they falling short of expectations?
Speakers
- Dr Bheka Zulu, Tshwane Special Economic Zone
- Ricardo Isaac, Acting Executive: Assets and Operations, Senior Manager: Cargo Development and Operations. Dube Trade Port
15:00 Closing remarks
