Upcoming Events - 2011
31 March 2011 • Sandton Convention Centre
Now more than ever, South Africa needs to identify and reward leaders of true excellence
Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention, convened by Leadership magazine, is a gathering of South Africa’s next generation of corporate leaders who hear about and discuss the challenges and issues likely to have significant effect on the country’s future.
The convention meets for a day to address key leadership issues most likely to influence the South African corporate environment in the future. Past speakers include Jacob Zuma, Dr Reuel Khoza, Tom Boardman, Kuseni Dlamini, Mathews Phosa, Tony Leon and Dr Renosi Mokate amongst others.
The afternoon session is filled with sector-specific breakaway sessions to discuss sector-related issues, trends and future developments in the context of leadership. It is a unique opportunity designed to enable Tomorrow’s Leaders to bond with their peer group, exchange ideas and develop
life-time friendships. This is regarded as one of the most important features of the convention.
Opportunity Africa Convention
27 – 28 July 2011 • Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa
Doing business in Africa. Building strategic business relationships
In the global market, capital flows to wherever the highest returns are guaranteed. Right now that place is Africa.
The aim of the convention is to highlight the extensive business opportunities across the continent and ways to best capitalise on them.
The following key industries will be covered: agriculture, oil & gas, ,telecom, travel &tourism, construction & development, energy, water and sanitation, information- technology and mining.
Africa Trade and Investment Expo
27 – 28 July 2011 • Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa
Do business in Africa and build strategic business relationships with the most influential and exclusive group of key decision-makers. It is the fastest growing market in the world.
The fourth ATIEX is a dedicated business-to-business show.
For the first time, selected project owners and developers and purchasing decision-makers from all over the continent will come together to discuss plans and close deals – at the ATIEX.
Showcase products and services to a target audience -- to interested delegates ready to do business from the Opportunity Africa Convention and the Freight intra-Africa South Conference. Both are taking place alongside the expo.
Who should Exhibit?
Are you involved in Construction & Development / Project Management / Engineering / Fleet and Transportation Freight Solutions / Road / Rail / / Oil & Gas / Mining / Telecom / Travel & Tourism / Aviation / Maritime / Supply-chain Management / Agriculture / Energy / Water and Sanitation/ Information-Technology / Logistics.
Freight into Africa – South Conference
27 – 28 July 2011 • Gallagher Convention Centre
Africa Incorporated: Transport Networks, Regional Integration, Infrastructure Development, Trade & Investment
Roads, bridges, rail lines, ports, and airports deliver economic and social benefits by connecting firms to international and regional markets. But transport infrastructure is not cheap.
And to attract investment the highways, railways and ports must be well planned, regularly maintained for life.
The aim of the FIA series of conferences in the South and East regions of Africa is to highlight initiatives, projects and the role of the regions in the continent’s development through effective transport solutions.
However the focus of each conference is not exclusive to or restricted to the specific region. It is through the cooperation and integration of the Regional Economic Communities (REC’s) that Africa will move forward. Hence the focus is on a broad and integrated conclusion to ensure sustainable economic development.
Sustainable development will be reached by promoting cooperation between countries, governments and the private sector. By supporting harmonisation of transport in the SADC region.
Achiever Awards
CSIR International Convention Centre • 6 September 2011
Encourage Recognise Promote
The Achiever Awards honour and recognise companies (of all sizes), government departments and organisations who are setting the standard in skills development and have implemented effective and relevant skills development and training programmes for their employees.
These programmes will have shown exceptional creativity, innovation and have brought about positive change and growth in the economy.
Celebrating their second year, the Achiever Awards are certain to attract an overwhelming response to this annual event following the great success of the first Awards ceremony.
Skills Development Summit & Expo
6 - 7 September 2011 • CSIR International Convention Centre
If we do not know what we have how can we plan for what we still need
The Skills Development Summit brings together key decision-makers from the public and private sectors to discuss trends and issues in skills development in South Africa.
The summit is focuses on skills development over the next few years. Topics covered will include the various aspects of skills development as a business strategy, BBBEE, return on investment and giving business organisations a leading edge through development of human resources amongst others.
The Skills Development Expo showcases current and innovative products and services.
October 2011
The 10th Anniversary
Black Business Quarterly (BBQ), South Africa’s top black business publication have led the way since 2002 in recognising and honouring black leadership and extraordinary achievement at the annual Black Business Quarterly Awards.
We look for organisations and individuals who play a key role in encouraging and promoting sustainable black business through leadership, empowerment and have made a significant contribution to transformation. Past platinum winners include South Africa’s leading mining entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe, MTN CEO Phuthuma Nhleko and Kelly Group Deputy CEO Mthuzi Mdwaba.
The Awards are open to all black-owned and empowered organisations. Winning organisations are those who have shown outstanding job creation and fair labour practices and who have taken an interest in the careers of their employees. Individuals are judged for their flair, leadership and management skills. Winners are selected by a panel of independent judges.
The BBQ Awards creates value for through exposure to the nation’s decision-makers, building brand awareness and corporate image, culminating with the awards ceremony and a networking platform at the most senior level of government and business.
Past Events
Skills and Training Summit
9 - 10 March 2010
CSIR ICC
Achiever Awards Gala Dinner
9 March 2010
CSIR ICC
Tomorrow's Leaders Convention
18 March 2010
Sandton International Convention Centre
Tourism Industry Leaders Summit:
28 - 29 April 2010
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Energy Industry Leaders Summit:
4 - 5 May 2010
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
NEPAD Infrastructure and Transport Summit
13 – 15 October 2010
Gallagher Convention Centre
Medical Industry Leaders Summit
6-7 December 2010
Kwa Maritane
BBQ Awards
15 October
Emperors Palace
Skills Development Summit and Expo
28 – 29 October 2010
CSIR Convention Centre
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