Conference
Speaking opportunities
Share your experience in Africa's maritime and port industry. Submit an abstract and join industry leaders and influencers in next year's premium Port forums to take African ports to the next level. For further information about conference speakers and the programme please contact Nevenka Ristic, Project Director at [email protected]
If you would like to be considered for a speaking role, please complete and submit this abstract form to [email protected] by no later than 31 May 2017.
About the conference
African Ports Evolution 2017 is THE premiere maritime forum in Africa providing attendees with take home, future-proofed solutions for boosting the integrity of port operations, modernising facilities, and increasing bulk and container throughput. The forum aims to discover the scale of planned marine development and expansion projects across the African continent. It provides proven alternative solutions for demand driven port development and expansion, creating productive ports and terminals and supportive networks to fast-track Africa's economic development.
Furthermore African Ports Evolution 2017 will demonstrate how to reduce transport costs and boost economic development. Join other key stakeholders in the maritime transport industry and hear from an unbeatable line-up of thought-leaders as they discuss new strategies and the rapid evolution of the port industry in Africa.
2017 Advisory Board
The Advisory Board are carefully selected thought leaders who assist us in shaping and directing the conference content.
Click here to meet our advisory board
CONFERENCE
THE STRATEGIC CONFERENCE WILL BE HIGHLY INTERACTIVE AND SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED. Panel discussions & round tables covering the following topics:- Enhancing port competitiveness while driving port collaboration
- Understanding the benefits of the Port-City-Nexus: why ports should create reciprocal synergies with their surrounding communities
- Using IT solutions to drive port efficiency, optimisation and cost control
- Solving local capacity and skills gaps in the sector
- Turning environmental impact challenges into opportunities
- Promoting regional trade facilitation and boosting intra-African trade
- Capacity development through driving local skills development
- Exploring innovative ways that ports can generate revenue
CPD accreditation
CPD accreditation for ECSA registered engineers has been applied for through SAIMENA. This activity will carry 1 credit per day.
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