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Sustainability Week 2016
2016-05-31 - 2016-06-02 | CSIR International Convention Centre, 1 Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria, 0001
Advancing the Green Economy through the sharing of knowledge and experience across disciplines, sectors, and markets – actively seeking to develop and accelerate sustainability oriented project pipelines.
The convergence of government officials, private sector investors, business operators, professionals, researchers, and NGO’s under one roof to re-engage on key challenges and solutions will once again prove to have a catalytic effect on the Green Economy.
Through its innovative and interconnected event construction, delegates at Sustainability Week, are exposed to the need to balance interests in a bid to achieve the most appropriate approach to each decision.
The day to day market realities are put to one side for three days as decision makers re evaluate their business context and the cause and effect of actions.
In 2016 delegate access to all sessions will again be open, enabling each individual to structure a bespoke programme that suits their personal preferences.
This unique approach enhances the delegate experience as people from different sectors and different places interact with each other, seeing similar challenges from different perspectives, and discovering new opportunities.
Highlights for 2016 include:
The 2nd annual African Capital Cities Sustainability Forum, led by the City of Tshwane, and which welcomes high level delegations from cities around the African continent to deliberate on shared experiences and perspectives, and agree on matters of leadership in relation to sustainable cities.
The 10th annual Green Building Conference, will focus on African approaches and leap-frog thinking to bring fresh thinking to what is fast becoming a mature market.

African Utility Week
2016-05-17 - 2016-05-19
An impressive list of 250 technology and service providers to the energy and water sector on the continent will showcase their solutions at the 16th edition of the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition.
Some 6000 engineers, stakeholders and solution providers from around the globe will gather for the Cape Town event. The trade exhibition will be free when registering in advance and feature hands-on demonstrations and CPD-accredited technical workshops on the exhibition floor.
The event will also feature technical site visits and the coveted industry awards gala dinner.

Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
2016-05-12 - 2016-05-13 | Kitwe Showgrounds, KItzwe, Zambia
As a supplier to the mining industry the dynamic growth and recent accessibility of the Zambian Copperbelt region means a new export and business development opportunity for your business.
Recognised as a politically and economically stable country, Zambia continues to drive forward its economic and industrial development and is positively showcased as a leading market territory in the emerging markets of Africa.
Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) is Zambia’s professional attendance technical supplies & equipment trade expo for the Copperbelt region hosted exclusively within the Copperbelt. CBM-TEC provides an exclusive and unique opportunity for equipment and service companies to engage directly with the regional mining operations in one convenient place over a two-day period, delivering a measureable return-on-investment for both the buyer and seller market.
The co-located technical conference & workshops will provide training and practical development for professionals based in the remote mining landscape. CBM-TEC will be your opportunity to win market share for your company in Zambia’s Copperbelt region.

Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year awards
2016-05-11 18:00 - 22:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
Innovation and an appreciation of South Africa’s cultural diversity stand out in 29th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year regional awards, set to take place on the 11 May 2016 2015 at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg.
The competition involves the country’s eight major universities where the best architectural students are identified based on their final theses and presented with awards at regional events.
The winners of each of the regional competitions then go on to compete for the national title at the 29th Corobrik Student Architect of the Year Awards in Johannesburg
Competing for the accolade are:
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth: Leon van der Westhuizen.
Thesis title ‘RE-generating the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth.’
Tshwane University of Technology: Ulrich Pieterse
Thesis Title: The design of an institute for the documentation of fossil heritage in Nieu Bethesda, Karoo
University of Cape Town: Matthew Mills.
Thesis title: Transurbance: a walk about the river.
University of Johannesburg: Jaco Jonker
The Plug-In Plantation – Reforestation and industrialization of the Nasrec precinct through the implementation of a new timber mill industry.
University of KwaZulu-Natal: Najeeba Hassim
Thesis title: ‘Defining an architectural typology: Inner City Green Centres within South Africa.’
University of Pretoria: Gillian van der Klashorst.
Thesis title: Urban Observatory – Re-introducing Observation and Measurement to reveal the invisible city.
University of the Free State: Nilene van Niekerk
Thesis title: ‘Freedom of Expression Forum’.
University of Witwatersrand: Vedhant Maharaj
Thesis title: YANTRA. Infrastructures of the Sacred and Profane

African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo
2016-05-09 - 2016-05-10 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo is the definitive African educational and networking platform for insights on the latest developments and technologies associated with the cement, concrete and construction industry.
The interactive discussions focus on challenges and solutions of new developments and also identify new opportunities for the industry. International, high-level speakers will present their views through presentations, case studies and interactive panels.

The Executive Insider Briefing: DRC’s Cement Sector
2016-04-05 | Memling Hotel, 5 Avenue Rep Du Tchad, Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
Pave the way to reduce the high cost of cement in the DRC and boost demand and consumption for the material nationwide.
Define new strategies to increase ROI on investment into the DRC cement sector during strategic think-tank sessions aimed at expanding the possibilities for the use of cement locally while managing operational risk and return.
The Executive Insider Briefing: DRC’s Cement Sector is a unique opportunity to influence local supply and demand and determine the future of cement and concrete in the DRC.

The Executive Insider Briefing: DRC Property Development 2016
2016-04-05 | Memling Hotel, 5 Avenue Rep Du Tchad, Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
The DRC’s affordable housing sector is still relatively underdeveloped but offers significant potential for growth.
Population growth and socio-economic development over the last 30 years led to rapid development of cities and resulted in strong demand relative to supply.
Currently the DRC is characterised by a large housing deficit which is estimated at 3 million homes.
The Executive Insider Briefing: DRC Property Development will overcome local challenges facing real estate development and harness new opportunities brought about by a growing population and the availability of several sites around the country that can accommodate the construction of houses.

Power & Electricity World Africa 2016
2016-03-15 - 2016-03-16 | Virtual, South Africa
The 19th annual Power and Electricity World Africa is set to take place from 15-16 March 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg.
Problem solvers, trailblazers, innovators and visionaries have always been at the heart of the power sector. Power & Electricity World Africa has secured the visionaries who invent the power future.
The Power & Electricity World Africa keynotes are the foremost global and African minds in power and electricity. These thought leaders and influencers will be coming together to explore the question: What energy future do we want and how do we shape it?
They will also address trends, innovations and new developments that will shape the sector.

Smart Grid Conference 2016
2016-02-23 - 2016-02-25 | Eskom academy of learning, Dale Road P/Bag X13, Midrand, , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1685, South Africa
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers are hosting a smart grid conference from 23– 25 February 2016, at the Eskom academy of learning in Midrand Johannesburg.
The conference will provide a platform for industry to discuss cutting edge innovations in smart grid and its associated technologies; including addressing how the current electricity network can be converted into a smart grid.
It is strongly believed that the adoption of smart grid technology within sub Saharan Africa will provide immense benefit to the delivery of electrical energy in this region.
The conference will include keynote addresses, plenary presentations and panel discussions, as well as paper presentations in two simultaneous tracks

Argus Africa Bitumen 2016
2016-02-22 - 2016-02-24
Argus Africa Bitumen conference, taking place from 22-24 February 2016 in Cape Town, will bring together senior government officials, and suppliers, distributors, traders and consumers of bitumen across the continent and further afield.
Why should you attend?

Be first to learn of prospective road development across the continent: Hear senior road agency officials from Kenya, Zambia, Malawi and Ghana explore new projects and be first to win business opportunities in the region
Tackle the inconsistent bitumen supply issue:Thomas Moons, GM, Shell, explores the outlook of sustainable bitumen supply in Africa over the next decade so you can plan your trading strategies for the future
New interactive formats to network with delegates from over 10 African countries: Join in our speed networking session where you’ll meet everyone in the room and exchange business cards, and sit on one of ourcountry roundtable sessions with 20 of your peers with the same strategic goals as yours and download our networking app prior to the event to kick-start your networking
Meet decision makers shaping future investment in Africa: Make valuable contacts from across the supply chain including road agencies, end-user, bitumen suppliers and asphalt mixing plants

Africa Energy Indaba
2016-02-16 - 2016-02-17 | Virtual, South Africa
Africa Energy Indaba is bringing together global and regional energy industry leaders and experts to attend the 8th annual event, kicking off at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on the 16th February 2016.
Africa’s premier energy event is bringing together a stellar array of global and regional rainmakers who are unlocking Africa’s energy opportunities and shaping the next two decades of Africa’s economic horizons.
The speakers attending, including 11 African energy ministers and the continent’s most influential energy policymakers, reflect the enormous potential and energy opportunities currently in the spotlight on the continent.
The two-day conference programme and exhibition will provide businesses and delegates extensive insights on how investors and governments are making their decisions for the future. The Business Matchmaking Programme provides delegates with the opportunity to exclusive business meetings with the highflyers attending the conference.

Africities Summit
2015-11-29 - 2015-12-03
The Africities 7 Summit, the seventh edition of the Local Governments Pan-African Days, will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 29 November to 3 December 2015.
Its central theme will be: “Shaping the future of Africa with the people: the contribution of African local authorities to agenda 2063 of the African union.”

All the Africities 7 session will be structured as follows:
Each session lasts three hours. The interventions are limited to one hour (60 min). One hour and half (90 min) will be devoted to the debates and exchanges with the participants.
The last half hour (30 min) will be dedicated to the adoption of the resolutions and recommendations for the political sessions (mayors, ministers, African institutions, cooperation partners).
Each session will have 3-4 facilitators, 2 mayors and 1 or 2 others representing institutions, experts and other categories of stakeholders.
Each session will be coordinated by a chairperson who will be an African mayor, a facilitator and a rapporteur. This team will be proposed by the structure responsible for the preparation and organization of the session, in consultation with the Secretariat of UCLG-A.

CESA Infrastructure Indaba
2015-11-09 - 2015-11-10
The annual CESA Conference and Exhibition/ Infrastructure Indaba provides an unmatched networking and information sharing platform for Consulting Engineering firms and the Clients they serve.
CESA strongly believes that it is critical that infrastructure delivery processes are addressed through partnerships between Government and the private sector and the CESA conference provides an ideal platform in which to address such issues.
The conference is set to take place from 09-10 November 2015 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

IMESA 2015 Conference
2015-10-28 - 2015-10-30 | GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World, akes Gerwel Drive, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7475, South Africa
The theme for the IMESA 2015 conference is “Changing the face of the Municipal Engineer”
With all the challenges facing the industry today, whether these are economical, social, environmental or political, there is a need to adapt and be innovative.
This starts with the local authorities, where most engineers perform some function to serve their communities.
But it goes beyond the government corridors – it stretches into the ideas and solutions created by each engineer in South Africa.
With this in mind the conference will focus on the following sub-themes:

Political and Legislative Perspectives
Ecological and Environmental Impacts
Financial Considerations
Transport and Traffic
Water and Sanitation
Roads and Storm Water

African Construction Expo & Totally Concrete East Africa
2015-10-26 - 2015-10-28 | Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, 00100 , Kenya
Totally Concrete East Africa offers you methods to increase sustainability in East African construction projects with access to new building systems, quality control enforcement and testing techniques, and innovative technologies that can reduce construction costs by 30%.
The all-star line-up of more than 40 renowned industry experts delivers critical insight into developing property in East Africa and innovating infrastructure delivery with new materials from high performance cement to modular building systems.
The event is designed to give you front row access to construction business opportunities across East Africa’s high growth and high risk markets.
The 2015 programme will focus on innovative technology and systems for property development in East Africa, improving cement performance and reducing construction costs for projects of all sizes. This is the region’s leading event for access to East Africa’s foremost users and producers of cement.

SAICE-SAFCEC Annual Awards
2015-10-08 18:00 - 22:00
The SAICE-SAFCEC awards aim to give recognition to well-engineered civil engineering projects as well as portray the art and science of civil engineering to the general public.
The awards also seek to publicise how answers to challenging civil engineering problems were found, honour individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the profession or has made a contribution of distinction to civil engineering and promote the practice and development of excellence in civil engineering in the built environment profession.

SAFCEC Conference and Golf Day
2015-10-06 - 2015-10-07
The SAFCEC annual conference travels to Cape Town this year and will be held at the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay from the 6-7 October 2015.
The Golf Day will be hosted at the Atlantic Beach Golf Course on 6 October 2015.

IFAT Environmental Technology Forum Africa
2015-09-15 - 2015-09-18 | Johannesburg Expo Centre, Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000, South Africa
Messe München International is further expanding its international network for the environmental technology sector by introducing IFAT Environmental Technology Forum in South Africa: The first IFAT Environmental Technology Forum will be co-located with Bauma Conexpo Africa.

Bauma Conexpo Africa
2015-09-15 - 2015-09-18 | Johannesburg Expo Centre, Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000, South Africa
Bauma Conexpo Africa is Africa’s premier mining and construction trade fair.
It is an International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles set up in 60 000 square meters of exhibition space, making it the biggest industry event for the sector in Africa.

Landfill 2015 Conference & Exhibition
2015-09-15 - 2015-09-16 | Waterval Country Lodge, Tulbagh, Cape Town, Western Cape, 6820, South Africa
The Landfill 2015 Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Waterval Country Lodge in Tulbagh on the 15th and 16th of September 2015.
Landfill 2015 will seek to bring the Landfill and Alternative Waste Treatment industries together to learn about the latest techniques and developments and to provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Although sponsorship packages are available, the Landfill 2015 Conference is predominantly a technical conference supported by an exhibition and social programme rather than a trade expo.
IWMSA Landfill conferences typically attract 100-150 delegates with 10-15 stands/booths in the accompanying exhibition area. Delegates have a range of capability and expertise in various relevant fields including: Landfill construction and operations; waste transportation; civil and geotechnical engineering; geosynthetics; waste compaction; waste treatment equipment; alternative treatment technologies such as refuse derived fuels and waste to energy plants and funding models.
This conference will attract decision makers from government and the private sector, prospective users, academics, vendors and suppliers, policy makers and representatives of various national organizations working in the arena of Landfill and Alternative Waste Treatment.
Theme
Advances in Waste Treatment and Engineered Landfill Environment
Topics
Landfill Construction and Operations
Waste Transportation
Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
Geosynthetics
Waste Compaction
Waste Treatment Equipment
Refuse Derived Fuels and Waste to Energy Plants

4th Annual Environmental Crimes Conference
2015-09-09 - 2015-09-10 | Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2021, South Africa
The 2015 edition of this conference aims to gather regulators and industry to meet on an objective platform to exchange ideas and collaborate on future developments and progress in favour of the environment of South Africa.
Strategies to be discussed include:

Reporting requirements in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004
Enforcement within the Regulatory Framework – through change management
Escalating environmental enforcement through strengthening collaboration between key government departments
Evaluating the quality of selected Environmental Impact Assessments for effective decision-making processes
Emerging legal trends in inclusive green economy Discussing INTERPOL’s tools and services manifested both regionally and globally
Zero plastics to landfill 2030
Safeguarding the environment through strong monitoring and prosecution

Who should attend?
Environmental Advisors, Company Directors, Local Municipalities, Environmental Health Practitioners/Managers, Environmental Prosecutors, EIA specialist, Legal Compliance Managers, Industry Stakeholders and Compliance & Risk Managers.

SAPPMA's Pipes XI
2015-09-08 | Bytes Conference Centre, Bytes Business Park, Block C,241 Third Road, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is proud to host the 9th annual plastic pipe conference.
The conference will take place on 8 September 2015 at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand.

African Waste Week
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-04
African Waste Week is a four-day event made up of a conference, an exhibition and detailed workshops, hosted by Thebe Reed Exhibitions and Osiba Holdings.
African Waste Week is an evolution of Wastex 2013 and has been designed to focus directly on the business opportunities that exist within the waste sector – not only in South Africa but across the continent and the globe.
Throughout the four days attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to realise the economic benefit of various waste streams.
The conference is aimed at waste producers looking to neutralise the cost of their waste, waste recyclers looking for lucrative feedstock opportunities and entrepreneurs looking for exciting new business opportunities.

Electra Mining Botswana
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-03 | Gaborone Fairgrounds, Gabarone, Botswana
Electra Mining Botswana is the biggest mining, industrial and power generation trade show in Botswana.
It’s the place to be to source new products, machinery and equipment for all your mining, industrial and electrical needs.
The top 5 reasons to visit:

Interact with over 120 local and international exhibitors
See products in action at the live demonstrations
Learn about the latest products and cutting-edge innovations
Great networking opportunities to build connections
Increase your knowledge through the free-to-attend seminars

Electra Mining Botswana 2015 is officially endorsed by the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources and the Botswana Chamber of Mines.

Infrastructure Africa
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-02 | Virtual, South Africa
The Infrastructure Africa event, comprises of a two-day high-level conference, Ministerial Infrastructure and Development Roundtable discussion and the official Gauteng Infrastructure projects workshop.
Infrastructure Africa 2015 Business Forum aims to broadly cover the following topical themes in various business sessions:

To provide a platform for informative and interactive sessions with the prime movers of Infrastructure sector across various spheres like Government, Policy makers, Industrial leaders, Academia and Potential investors.
To enhance policy and regulatory framework to boost investor confidence in the infrastructure sector
To find a way around to turn excruciatingly slow pace of infrastructure developments at the ground level
To showcase some of Africa’s megaprojects
To explore new potential areas in order to provide financial assistance as well as access to finance to the infrastructure players
To focus on 5 key industry sectors and explore growth potential within these sectors, as well as unpacking challenges and obstacles and finding the solutions for growth in each sector.
To encourage Public Private Partnership in the process of developing world class infrastructure

Clean Power East Africa
2015-08-27 - 2015-08-28 | KICC, Harambee Ave, Nairobi , Kenya
EAPIC is the most recognised platform for business and knowledge sharing in East Africa’s power industry.
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum of Kenya is the Host Ministry and large East African utilities Kenya Power, KETRACO, KENGEN, UMEME, ERC and Tanesco are regular participants.
This regional event is the first port of call for senior decision makers from utilities, governments, investors, large power users, IPPs, consultants, contractors and regulators to source the latest solutions or to meet new clients and suppliers.
If you have challenges around power generation, T&D, finance, clean power, East African Power Industry Convention is the right place to find suitable solutions and help you optimise your organisation’s performance.
Clean Power East Africa features an engaging Expo floor with product demonstrations, workshops, cocktail functions and meeting lounges that will create more business opportunities for our attendees.
Any company with an interest in East Africa’s power industry cannot afford to miss this Expo.

CAPSA
2015-08-16 - 2015-08-19 | Sun City, North West, South Africa
At the 10th CAPSA in 2011 sustainable practice in road construction was entrenched as an underpinning value set in road design and construction.
Within this framework, CAPSA 2015, will explore innovative practice and advance its implementation in pavement engineering practice.
The conference program will be structured to encourage full participation by delegates. Plenary sessions will provide time for questions and debate and parallel workshop style sessions will further advance this goal while also offering opportunities for mentorship of young professionals.
Social events will provide further opportunities for networking.
Selected papers will be presented in plenary sessions or parallel workshops. The conference will also provide the opportunity for the roads industry to exhibit their products and skills through a formal exhibition linked to the conference programme.

The Readmix Conference by SARMA
2015-08-13 - 2015-08-14 | Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, 69 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift Estate, Muldersdrift, , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1747, South Africa
This year’s Readymix Conference by Sarma will strive to showcase more of the abilities of readymix concrete and help put local suppliers and construction professionals into the picture to show them what can be done.
The conference will also focus on pushing the boundaries of local construction and improving practices, methods and machinery in order to ensure that our construction industry keeps up with global trends.
Speakers will examine new formulae and new techniques available and will discuss and demonstrate the benefits of new products and techniques.
Sponsors will also exhibit their offering and engage directly with visitors at the large indoor and outdoor show venue.

3rd Annual Legal & Finance Compliance in Contract Management for Government & SOE’s
2015-07-21 - 2015-07-22 | Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2021, South Africa
This year’s Legal & Finance Compliance in Contract Management for Government & SOE’s,conference aims to build the capacity of competence in overall contract management.
The conference will equip visitors with the tools to make informed decisions in their daily operations in concluding contracts on behalf of government department and institutions.
Key strategies include:

Examining the overall contract management process to ensure service delivery
Understanding the conditions under which the Contract Management Framework operates
Making use of ICT to increase Contract Management practices for Municipalities
Eradicating last minute fiscal dumping trends
Combating bid rigging when dealing with public resources
Minimising contract risk through clearly stipulated contract standards
Looking at the importance of adhering to SLA’s in a contract
Examining electronic contract formation
Addressing key legal aspects when managing contracts
Discussing the process of drafting a self-policing contract
Streamlining the procurement process within all government departments

Municipal Infrastructure Summit
2015-05-25 - 2015-05-26
The Local Government Business Network will be hosting an intense two-day Summit to review, consult and address current issues facing government in further investments on Infrastructure development, the application of labour intensive technologies, methods and programmes, the second phase of the expanded public works programme, public private partnerships as well as partnerships with other government agencies to create jobs and accelerate service delivery.
