The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is hosting a first-of-its-kind joint conference between its South Africa and Zimbabwe branches at the Futuroad Expo in Johannesburg, from 19 to 21 November 2024.
The Challenge: Sub-Saharan Africa faces hurdles in transport and logistics infrastructure, hindering economic development and regional integration.
The Theme: “Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa’s Potential: Transforming Transport and Logistics for a Sustainable Future.”
Be part of the Solution: We invite passionate experts to deliver presentations in these key areas:
- Infrastructure Development and Challenges: Expanding and improving road, rail, aviation and port infrastructure, innovative solutions, funding gaps, sustainable practices and investments in new infrastructure.
- Transport Corridors: Development and optimisation, prioritisation and planning, financing, multimodal integration, challenges and solutions, harmonisation, regional economic integration through corridors and fostering cross-border collaboration.
- Cross-Border Challenges: Trade barriers, one-stop border posts, latest developments, technology, customs procedures, the role of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), simplifying customs procedures and border crossings and enhancing regional trade corridors.
- Harmonisation (including legal and regulatory frameworks): Strategies for harmonisation to facilitate the smoother movement of goods and people, regulatory requirements, planning frameworks and better alignment with AfCFTA and Agenda 2063.
- Safety and Security: Driver wellness and safety, fatigue management, technological advancements and improving road safety standards.
- Skills Development and Education: Identifying gaps, collaboration, curriculum development, certification and accreditation, the use of technology, internships and apprenticeship programmes, continuous professional development and the promotion of diversity and inclusivity.
- Technology and Digitalisation: Digitalisation for integration, streamlining processes, regional collaboration, innovation for regional applications, emerging technologies, data flow and technological trends.
- Innovation: Harnessing the power of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation for last mile delivery, financing innovation in African transport and building a more sustainable transport future for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why Speak?
- Share your expertise with industry professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Contribute to shaping the future of transport and logistics in the region.
- Gain recognition as a thought leader in the field.
- Network with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
The ideal speaker is one who is:
- passionate about his/her topic and comfortable to speak in front of groups of people.
- willing to share stories about what hasn’t worked as well as what has and how solutions were found.
- interested, schedule permitting, in attending the whole event and engaging with attendees.
- keen to share details about the event and their participation in it.
- is supportive of CILT’s Vision and Mission.
Submit Your Proposal by 30 August and include:
- Your name, job title, company, and a brief bio highlighting your expertise.
- Your proposed presentation title and a 250-word abstract.
Send your submission to CILTSA’s Executive Director, Catherine Larkin at cv******@ci****.za.
Join us and be part of this groundbreaking event!
Details of the conference will be announced shortly. For more information, email CILTSA’s Executive Director Catherine Larkin at cv******@ci****.za
About CILTSA
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport supports the professionals who plan the systems, who bring in the raw materials, who manage the movement of people and goods, who ensure safety standards, maintain mobility, and keep the economy working.
We are the leading professional body for everyone who works in supply chain, logistics and transport. We are a global family, representing professionals at all levels across all sectors, with a mission to give individuals and organisations access to the tools, the knowledge and the connections vital to success in the logistics and transport industry.
Founded in 1919 with a mission to improve industry practices and nurture talent, our Institute supports over 35,000 members in 35 countries. Through our educational suite, our strong community and our commitment to high standards, we help professionals at all levels to develop their careers and access better jobs. Visit www.ciltsa.org.za and https://ciltinternational.org/ for more information
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Contact Persons: Catherine Larkin – CVLC Communication
Telephone: 087 133 0525 / 083 300 0331
E-mail: ca*******@cv**.za
Postal Address: P O Box 44945, Linden, 2104, South Africa
