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conference details
Conference:
Day 1
24 June 8am - 5:30pm
Day 2
25 June 8am - 5:30pm
Day 3
26 June 8am - 5:30pm
 
Workshops:
Masterclass One

22 June 2008 8am - 5pm
Masterclass Two
23 June 2008 8am - 5pm
 
Register online now 
or call +27 (0)11 516 4940

exhibition visitors
Exhibition details:
Day 1
24th June 10am - 5pm
Day 2
25th June 10am - 4pm
 
Complimentary entry link
or call +27 (0) 11 516 4940

highlights from Africa Rail 2008
 
 
 
 
  • African operators discussed their main focus areas as being Operations and IT, Human Resources, Infrastructure development , Equipment and Marketing  
  • Our keynote speakers including Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group, Switzerland and Mike Karakadzai, General Manager of National Railways of Zimbabwe who both gave insightful presentations
  • Lucky Montana, CEO of SARCC.Metrorail hosted an on the floor question and answer session for suppliers in industry. 
  • His Excellency Mr Navdeep Suri Consular General of India opened the exhibition with Siyabonga Gama, CEO of Transnet. The ambassador highlighted India’s interest and investment into Africa, with an expanding presence for 2009
  • The 1st annual Africa Rail Awards was a fantastic success where top performers in Africa were recongnised. 
  • Complimentary seminars held in the exhibition area were well attended, with exciting product launches. Transnet Freight Rail hosted a dedicated session on "how to do business with them”

 

Getting the word out there..
Press & Media
Join us at Africa Rail 2009 for months of highly targeted exposure:
  • Brand your publication with an event that the industry believes in 
  • Fully capitalise on our integrated marketing campaign 
  • Increased customer contact and business opportunities 
  • Widen your exposure to new regions 
  • A unique opportunity to give clients “hands on” experience with your products / services 
  • Exclusive interviews with the region’s movers and shakers 
  • Avail yourself of invaluable editorial & feature content at the conference
Endorsers:
Meet our endorsers:
The Department of Transport: The Department of Transport (DoT) will continue to prioritise and commit investment in areas where the lives of all South Africans will improve for the better. Hence the integration of all modes of transport into a public transport system will make public transport accessible and also, respond to social and economical challenges facing South Africans.
 The RailRoad Association of South Africa (RRA) is a non-profit
organisation created by companies and organisations which:
  • Are in, or associated with the railway industry
  • Desire to ensure the rightful place of all land transport in Southern Africa, in particular rail, which has been severely disadvantaged in previous years
  • Desire consistency in the application of transport policies, safety, education and training, information and communication, regulations and technical specifications in the land-based transport arena
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA, a non-membership, private, not-for-profit organisation, is actively involved with initiating and facilitating business and other processes conducive to sustainable development in Africa - with the emphasis on sustainability. These processes include the promotion of networking opportunities; business opportunities; investment opportunities; promotion of special projects; dissemination of business information; joint venture initiatives and a range of value added services - all to serve AFRICA!
 
Become an endorser:

We work with highly accredited industry bodies / associations in this arena. If you would like to find out more information about endorsing opportunities for this event, then please contact Genna Thatcher, Marketing Manager
Email: genna.thatcher@terrapinn.co.za
Tel: +27 11 516 4940
Fax: +27 11 707 8343

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Media Partners:
Meet our media partners:

Railway Gazette International: is the leading international business and technical journal for the world’s railway industry.  First with the news every month, Railway Gazette International offers its readers detailed analysis and comment by expert staff on trends and developments on the world’s railways.  In-depth articles cover everything from high speed trains to heavy haul, and commuter services to low-floor trams. Railway Gazette International is respected for its authority and comprehensive coverage.  Make sure that you too are informed and up-to-date about the railway business by taking out your own subscription.  Simply call +44 208 652 5200 or fax +44 208 652 5210 for further details, or subscribe on-line: www.railwaygazette.com

Transport World Africa is the only magazine in South Africa covering all four modes of transport: road, rail, air and sea. It focuses on moving goods throughout Africa, best delivery practices and government policies on import and export.

In 2004 TWA was Highly Commended at the Sappi PICSA Awards in the category Other Specialist Titles.

 
 
Call for media partners:

Capitalise on this ideal platform to market your publication and form strategic relationships through networking at Africa Rail 2009.
For more information please contact:
Genna Thatcher
Marketing Manager
Email: genna.thatcher@terrapinn.co.za
Tel: +27 11 516 4940
Fax: +27 11 707 8343
 

event sponsors
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sponsorship opportunities
A sales solution that generates leads and new business Africa Rail 2009 is Africa’s only railway forum where all key industry suppliers, consultants and financiers can showcase their products.
 
Why your company needs to be there:
  • It's extremely cost-effective
  • Attended by real decision makers
  • Offers sponsorship packages that create year-round advantage
  • Supported by an extremely targeted marketing campaign
  • That works with all industry role-players to create the industry meeting point
Call Alwyn Peacock now to take advantage of this year-round marketing campaign. Tel: +27 (0) 11 516 4053 or email him
 
 
Target your market!
 
For details contact
Alwyn Peacock

Africa Rail Awards categories
 
Nominations deadline

Submit all nominations by 30/01/2009
 

 
 
 
  • Best Technology Provider
  • Best Concessionaire
  • Special Merit for Operational Excellence
  • Best Mining Railway
  • Best Railway Operator
  • Africa Rail Personality of the Year
  • Africa Rail Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Best Passenger Rail Operator
  • Organisation that has Contributed Successfully to Skills Development
  • Best Service Provider to the Railway Industry

› how to enter
› make your nomination