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.
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
Author: Derrick Markotter
RCCI Webmaster Derrick runs a boutique web marketing agency, IdealMedia Marketing.