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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
 
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Exhibition details:
Day 1
24th June 10am - 5pm
Day 2
25th June 10am - 4pm
 
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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”

 

 

 
Sandton Convention Centre in the heart of Sandton's economic hub
Sandton Convention Centre...

Sandton, Johannesburg: the economic powerhouse of Southern Africa and a thriving hub of commercial activity. Sandton is home to South Africa’s largest and most prestigious multipurpose exhibition and convention centre. The Sandton Convention Centre is strategically situated in Maude Street and is home to both international and local showcases. Visit: www.saconvention.co.za for more information.
 
 
From Johannesburg International Airport
Take the R 24 to Johannesburg; at Gillooly's Interchange take the N3 split to Pretoria. Stay on this road for approximately 15km, then take the N1 split to Bloemfontein. From here follow the 'From Johannesburg' instructions below.
From Johannesburg
Take the N1 split to Bloemfontein. In approximately 2kms take the Rivonia Road Off Ramp. At the traffic light turn left. Continue up Rivonia for approximately 10kms. Pass over Grayston Drive. Turn right at the next turn off, Maude Road. Turn right into West Street and then left into Alice Lane. In approximately 20ms turn left in Alice Lane marked Dions Parking, go down two levels to P3.
From Pretoria
Take the N1 South, at the Buccleuch Interchange take the N1 split to Bloemfontein. In approximately 2kms take the Rivonia Road Off Ramp. At the traffic light turn left. Continue up Rivonia for approximately 10kms. Pass over Grayston Drive. Turn right at the next turn off, Maude Road. Turn right into West Street and then left into Alice Lane. In approximately 20ms turn left in Alice Lane marked Dions Parking, go down two levels to P3.
 

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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
 
 
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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

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