30-31 January, 2017 | Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, South Africa
Driving development and best practice methods of design, construction, maintenance and safe operation of Africa’s road network
Road transportation plays an increasingly important role in the economic development of the region. With pressing needs to expand existing networks to keep pace with economic needs coupled with the burden of maintenance, financing gaps and the desperate need to address road safety across the continent, this meeting could not come at a better time.
Hosted by the IRF Geneva Programme Centre (IRF-GPC) and organised by IQPC, the Africa Road and Bridge Forum, due to take place from 30-31 January 2017, will be a regional gathering of government authorities and relevant industry stakeholders to discuss these issues and to find solutions to engineer and maintain more sustainable, cost-effective and safe road networks.
Benefits of Attending:
Three days of interactive sessions and case studies from leading experts.
Gain insight into effective road design, construction and management strategies in order to meet growing demands and to achieve effective economic growth
Understand what technologies are available to properly manage the regional growing road networks to improve the quality and service to the public
Identify the key risk factors within the road network and fundamental response tools to increase road safety
Learn about innovative construction material and techniques to build cost-effective and sustainable roads
Featured Speakers
Head of Infrastructure
Johannesburg Road Agency
Director: Asset Management & Maintenance
Transport for Cape Town
Road Management System Manager (RMS)
Namibia Road Authority
Business Development Manager: South Africa
Walvis Bay Corridor Group
CEO
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)
Former Consultant
UNOPS and World Bank
Chairman
Road Funds Board Tanzania
Chairman
IRF Geneva Programme Centre
Executive Director
IRF Geneva Programme Centre
Who will you meet?
The forum will cater for:
- Director Generals
- HoDs
- Commissioners
- Managing Directors
- Road Engineers
- Traffic Engineers
- Road Safety Auditors
- Bridge Engineers
From
- Transport Agencies and Ministries
- Road Agencies
- Road Fund Agencies
- Municipalities
- Road Concessionaires and Corridor Groups
- Consultants
- Contractors
Download the agenda-at-a-glance now and get a quick glimpse into the topics and sessions to be covered during the event to find out what’s in store for you.