Infrastructure news

SAPPMA Pipes X
2016-09-06 | Bytes Conference Centre, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is proud to host the annual plastic pipe conference.
The conference will take place on 6 September 2016 at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand.

NOSHCON
2016-08-30 - 2016-09-02 | Champagne Sports Resort, Central Drakensberg region, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Africa’s Premier Annual Occupational Risk Management Conference and Exhibition

SARMA Readymix Conference
2016-08-25 - 2016-08-26 | Misty Hills Conference Centre, Muldersdrift, South Africa
Sarma will be hosting its annual conference on 25 and 26 August 2016 at Misty Hills Conference Centre, Muldersdrift.

Top Women Awards
2016-08-18 | Gauteng
The Top Women Awards is a collaborative platform dedicated to recognising outstanding leadership, inspiration, vision, and innovation in organisations that have stepped up and shaped women’s roles within the private and public sectors.
The awards categories reflect a wide spectrum of work these deserving w omen from the public and private sectors are involved in. This includes CEOs , executives and leaders in corporate South Africa, SMMEs, government departments and agencies , as w ell as entrepreneurs.

CESA Aon Engineering Awards
2016-08-17 18:30 - 23:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Vodadome, Vodaworld, Midrand
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is gearing up to celebrate engineering excellence in its annual CESA Aon Engineering Awards showcasing innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the consulting engineering sector.
The CESA Aon Engineering Awards has been dubbed ‘a feast of engineering talent’ and rewards an explosion of engineering plans and projects that provide the economic growth that leads to better lives.

RSVP 22 July 2016
Dress: Formal/traditional
Cost per 10 seater table: R13 500 (excl. VAT)
Cost per individual seat: R1 600 (excl. VAT)

First Forum on Improving Industrial Waste Management in Africa
2016-08-17 08:00 - 2016-08-18 17:00 | The Strand Tower Hotel, Corner of Strand and Loop Streets, Cape Town
A two-day conference on improving industrial waste management in Africa will be the first major event focusing on problems and solutions to improve industrial or hazardous waste management on the continent.
The conference taking place in Cape Town on 17 and 18 August 2016 will involve all major stakeholder groups in two-days of presentations and discussions.
The program will feature a panel on updates in the regulations and laws in Africa. An expert on waste management will also review typical problems and strengths in actual facilities.
A panel representing industry and manufacturers will discuss the problems and possible solutions from that perspective. Another panel will include the waste management industry, represented by individual facility operators and moderated by the Vice President of the International Solid Waste Association.
Since the Bamako Treaty implementing the Basel Convention, the role of Africa governments in approving the shipment of hazardous waste has assumed key importance. A panel of government representatives will also discuss the issues raised from their perspective.
A final session will be completely devoted to general discussions by the speakers and audience participation.
For the program or to register visit: http://www.chwmeg.org/seminars/seminar05/register.asp
The program will be conducted with simultaneous translation in English and French.

Interbuild Africa
2016-08-17 - 2016-08-20 | Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa
The largest trade show of its kind in Africa, hosting the full spectrum of building and related industries in residential, commercial and industrial development.
Interbuild Africa has been running since 1968, and is the largest building services and construction exhibition in Africa, hosting the full spectrum of building and related industries in residential, commercial and industrial development. It offers new product launches, live demonstrations, technology innovations, conferences, seminars and professional expertise.
Interbuild Africa 2016 and its co-located shows – Glass Expo Africa, Plumbdrain Africa,EcoAfribuild, Wood World South Africa and Hardex Africa – provide exhibitors with an unrivalled platform to meet new and existing customers, launch new products, and build up an enviable list of new sales leads. For visitors this event is an extensive showcase of the latest innovations, products and services that the industry has to offer.

PPP financing, policy and law master class
2016-08-16 - 2016-08-19 | The Capital Empire, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A unique and outstanding combination of intensive training on PPP financing, policy and law to address the current key challenges in the African market.
The key in unlocking the real potential of Africa lies in its infrastructure. Merely grasping the concepts of PPP does not ensure success in Africa’s future development. Successful PPPs have one thing in common: a solid and sound structure fueled by interdependence from all stakeholders involved. Besides a shared vision, we require the knowledge and the capacity to make it happen.
Beginning with an in-depth understanding of how PPPs and project finance work, to policy and law, all the way to contract mechanisms, financial structuring and risk analysis, this course seeks to push its participants to master and innovate, with the aid of a good number of carefully designed group exercises and case studies.
The final day of the course will be devoted to a series of case studies of actual current projects in the power, transport and social infrastructure sectors in Africa, which will demonstrate how the theoretical knowledge gained in days 1-3 is applied in practice.

POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa
2016-07-19 - 2016-07-21 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
POWER-GEN Africa and DistribuTECH Africa represent the most comprehensive conference and exhibition serving the sub-Saharan Africa electricity sector. It brings together regional and international power sector leaders from sub-Saharan Africa and around the globe to:

Provide end-to-end coverage from electricity generation to distribution
Design and implement the course of power and electricity for 2016 and beyond
Explore power needs, resources and key issues affecting the region’s electricity market
Provide pioneering and practical solutions to expand energy efficiency, technological excellence and implementation of smart solutions tailored to Africa’s power industry

Africa Rail 2016
2016-06-28 - 2016-06-29 | Virtual, South Africa
From a small conference with a handful of exhibition stands, it now takes up 3 massive halls in Johannesburg. And has grown to become Africa’s most important and best supported railways conference and exhibition.
For nearly 2 decades, Africa Rail has become the undisputed leader. It is an unrivalled platform for the continent’s railways industry to come together … to learn, to network and to do business.
With an annual increase of 35% its no doubt that Africa Rail has been called “the must attend event in the rail industry.”
In 2016 we are expecting:
250 Exhibitors
7000+ Attendees

Zambia Build
2016-06-23 - 2016-06-24 | Gauteng
Zambia Build is the leading and most significant event in construction, building and interiors in Zambia. It will take place from 23 – 24 June 2016 at the New Government Complex Conference Centre in Lusaka, Republic of Zambia.
After the huge success of the first edition, which included 32 exhibitors from 12 countries and 500+ participants, ZambiaBuild returns with a larger and more comprehensive range of exhibitors, to showcase and promote businesses in a faster growing industry. A wide ranging programme will explore every key issue and work with notable industry leaders and organisations to address current issues and future prospects. Over the two-day event, there will be a trade exhibition, series of workshops, B2B meetings, delegations, visitors from public and private sectors.
NEW AT ZAMBIABUILD 2016:

Dedicated Industry Workshops
National Pavilions
Co-Sharing Exhibition Area
Awards Best Stand
B2B MeetingsArrangements
Evening Functions and Networking Sessions
Company Presentations
Technical Demonstrations
Broadcasted Interviews

Visit ZAMBIABUILD website: www.zambiabuild.com
Request ZAMBIABUILD brochure: http://en.request.ametrade.org/

SAPICS Conference 2016
2016-06-12 - 2016-06-14 | Sun City, North West, South Africa
Annually, professionals with a passion for supply chain management meet at the SAPICS Conference to discuss topics and explore resources relevant to the supply chain profession and benefit from valuable networking opportunities.
SAPICS consistently strives to formulate a quality programme of topical presentations with broad appeal and relevance. The programme will include multiple streams, where possible focusing on specific areas of the supply chain.
There are a selection of workshops and introductory information sessions on opening day and during the main programme on the following 2 days.
These workshops cover a variety of interesting and relevant industry topics and are delivered in the format of discussion groups, simulations, etc.

DRC Mining Week Expo & Conference
2016-06-08 - 2016-06-09 | Grand Karavia Hotel, Quartier Golf, Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
DRC Mining Week 2016 focuses more on the local challenges of the province as well as the role of the mining industry in social development responsibilities.
Katanga is the hub of copper and cobalt mining in the DRC. The commodities future and its challenges will be discussed in detail at this year’s DRC Mining Week.
Infrastructures, the railway, the fiscal regime and the daily challenges that the mining operators encounter will be addressed and the specifics of the environment regulation will be elaborated on.
Power and key solutions for the Katanga province will have a dedicated session, this is to help boost the production of copper and cobalt.

Vision 2030 summit
2016-06-08 - 2016-06-09 | Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The Vision 2030 Summit is a platform for members of the Presidency, key government dignitaries and private sector leaders to share insights, engage and discuss the vision for the National Development Plan.
It highlights key aspects around Vision 2030 and how key organisations and individuals can contribute to make it a reality.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
INSIGHT: Raise awareness and discover the latest trends and thinking related to the NDP
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE: Share experiences and examples of opportunities presented by the NDP
PARTNERSHIPS: Link business with government to present innovative answers to NDP
NETWORK: Meet key decision makers involved in the creation and development of the NDP
LEARN FROM THE BEST: Gain first-hand information about the Plan and the way forward

Wampex 2016
2016-06-01 - 2016-06-03 | Accra International Conference Centre, Castle Rd, Accra, Ghana
For 22 years WAMPEX has provided the West African mining and power industries with
introductions to new suppliers, new technologies and new techniques in respect of:

Mining machinery, earth moving equipment, crushers, materials handling and all primary requirements including site management.
Minerals processing
Engineering and project management
Electrical engineering, transmission, distribution and reticulation.
Environmental safeguards
Health and Safety requirements
Related services, consumables and spares

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 | CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
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 | 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 | Gauteng
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 | Gauteng
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 | Gauteng
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.
