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.