LEARNING & NETWORKING

Opening remarks

Aubrey Tshalata, President, National African Federation for the Building Industry (NAFBI)

Ministerial address – How will South Africa’s energy transition address structural inequality and achieve goals towards Agenda 2063?

Honourable Jeff Radebe, Minister, Department of Energy, South Africa

South African aspirations for Agenda 2063. Leaders in the construction industry inspire action for sustainable development by delivering their blueprint for transforming the country’s built environment, ultimately their compelling vision for the future. Brief presentations include:

South Africa as a strong global player, ensuring high-standard innovative construction systems
Joe Odhiambo, CEO, Agrément, South Africa

Government and community stakeholders collaborating to empower SMMEs in the construction industry
Xolile George, CEO, South Africa Local Government Association (SALGA), South Africa

Provision of skills for 2063 – targeting unemployment in the construction industry
John Matthews, President, Master Builders, South Africa

Future economic scenarios based on current trends in the built sector
Rob Jeffrey, Economist, Economic Risk, South Africa

A better urban future with resilient, sustainable cities
Webster Mfebe, CEO, SAFCEC, South Africa

Women empowerment in industrial development and engineering
Nobenguni Nonkululeko Bogopa, President, South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP), South Africa

Transforming a country that is capable of driving its own development
Njombo Lucky Lekula, Managing Director, PPC RSA Cement and Materials, South Africa*

End of session followed by VIP exhibition tour