24th TO 25th OCTOBER 2017

Bringing together a selection of traders, investors, the most innovative service providers, business leaders and
high profile delegates looking to do business with Gauteng.

The event provides exhibitors with an intimate, targeted environment to meet business leaders and delegates
looking to source services to help them trade successfully in Gauteng.

As the attendance of the RCCI members is important to us, please find the updated programme and
reduced rates of R 1110 incl. VAT for the 2 day full  delegate pass
(when registering online using coupon code –  6791740 (40% discount)

(ONLY 100 seats left – BOOK NOW)
This will also include a Homo-Naledi self tour

 Or

 R 685 incl. VAT for 1 Day full delegate pass (contact Graeme Mather directly on [email protected] ).

(ONLY 40 seats left – 24th / 50 seats left – 25th – BOOK NOW)
This will also include a Homo-Naledi self tour         

Or

 Exhibition and Conference passes still available (Excludes Lunch) R 300 incl. VAT per day.
(contact Graeme Mather directly on [email protected] )
(only 50 seats available on 24th and 25th – BOOK NOW).
This will also include a Homo-Naledi self tour.

ONSITE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE

Exclusive exhibitor rates on request

This event is a vital component in growing business between Gauteng, Africa and the rest of the world.
If you would like to take advantage of any of the above offerings,
please contact Graeme Mather directly on [email protected] or 082 735 5881.

WWW.INSPIREGAUTENG.CO.ZA

 

The event is supported in partnership with the AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EXPORT COUNCIL and
the CAPITAL EQUIPMENT EXPORT COUNCIL

Confirmed Africa/International Representation from: European Union, Canada, Japan, Namibia,
Argentina, India, Spain, Russian Federation, Ireland, Zambia, Israel, The Netherlands and more

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

 

Day 1 Tuesday 24th October

8 30 Morning Introduction announcements

09H00   Welcome

09H20   Gauteng Industrialisation through integrated Globally Competitive Clusters and Economic Summit Resolutions
DTI Deputy Director General Riaan Le Roux

09H40   Opportunities within the Industrialisation growth projects of the GGDA
Gauteng Development Agency cEO Mr Saki Zamxaka

10H00   TSHWANE Setting the Pace as the Driver for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development in Gauteng
Executive Mayor of Tshwane Solly Msimanga

10H30   BREAK

11H00   EU Business Opportunities
EU Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Southern Africa CEO, Stefan Sakoschek

11H20   The future of capital equipment exports
SA Capital Equipment Export Council Chairperson and Joint CEO Eric Bruggeman

11H40   Workable economic approaches contribute to improve business confidence and investor confidence                         –              SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki

12H00    The Gateway to Africa
Greater Tzaneen Economic Development Agency CEO Kwena Maphoto

12H20   City of Ekurhuleni Driving Economic Opportunities and Developments
City of Ekurhuleni MMC Doctor Xhakaza

12H40   LUNCH BREAK / exhibition networking

13H50   Selling Brand South Africa
Brand South Africa

14H10   The future of Business Leadership in South Africa
Business Leadership South Africa

14H30    Property Investment and Development
Women Property Network Chairperson Sandiswe Mbutuma

14H50    Financing sector opportunities and new developments
SEFA CEO Thakhani Makhuvha

15H10    Entrepreneurial skills key driver for economic growth
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller CEO (acting) Leah Manenzhe

15H30   TBC

15H50    TBC

16H00   CLOSING REMARKS                                                                                             

Day 2 Wednesday 25th October

 08H30 Morning Introduction announcements

09H00   The Transport Sector Embracing New Developments and Opportunities
Gauteng Department Roads and Transport MEC Dr Ismail Vadi

09H20   Statistics and trends in the automotive & component export industry
Automotive Industry Export Council Chairperson Renai Moothilal

09H40    Successful tourism driver to economic growth
Minister of tourism

10H00   2021 Tourism initiative growth plans for Gauteng
Gauteng Tourism Authority CEO Siphiwe S Ngwenya

10H30   BREAK / exhibition networking

11H00   Selling Brand South Africa tourism
Brand South Africa

11H40   Flying high for business and tourism
KLM/AIR FRANCE

12H00   TBC

12H20   TBC

13H00   LUNCH BREAK / exhibition networking

14H10   TBC

14H30   TBC

14H50   TBC

15H10   TBC

15H30   TBC

15H50  Closing and Thanks  – Mark Poonan

16H00 TO 18H00    NETWORKING SESSION

There are numerous reasons to invest in Gauteng.

The province offers:

  • Access to African markets
  • Functional national institutions protecting the right of investors
  • Clear and consistent economic policies in line with national policies
  • Good infrastructure and facilities
  • World-class road, rail and air networks
  • An investor-friendly environment
  • Low land and commercial building costs
  • Electricity among the cheapest in the world.

Gauteng offers a large pool of young, highly skilled labourers, whose skill sets match the needs of modern manufacturing, finance, and engineering industries; as well as a large pool of unskilled labour for the manufacturing, trade and transport sectors.

Opportunities and advantages of setting up cross border / international trade partnerships with and within the Gauteng province will be enhanced by the presence of International and African countries delegates and exhibitors.

Please share with any associates who you feel may benefit by attending.

Interesting links:

http://www.infrastructurene.ws/2017/03/07/gauteng-to-invest-r42bn-in-infrastructure-development/#

http://www.ggda.co.za/index.php/projects/economic-infrastructure-opportunities

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