CILT Conference at Automechanika Johannesburg

CILT Conference at Automechanika

Founded in 1919 with a mission to improve industry practices and nurture talent, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is a leading professional body for everyone who works in supply chain, logistics and transport. We are a family of over 35 000 members in 35 countries, dedicated to giving individuals and organisations access to the tools, the knowledge and the connections vital to success in the logistics, transport and supply chain industries. Through our educational suite of programmes and our commitment to high standards, we help professionals at all levels to grow, to develop their careers and to access better jobs.

Theme:

Driving Innovation , Bridging Borders for an African Future

Day 1

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Keynote: Driving Innovation — Bridging Borders for an African Future
Special Address: Enabling Cross-Border Road Transport in Africa
Building Roads Is Not Enough — Closing the Communication Gap in African Infrastructure
Panel: Transport Corridors — Connecting an African Future (regional trade corridors, border delays, One-Stop Border Posts, infrastructure financing, AfCFTA linkages, dry ports)
Panel: Harmonisation — Aligning Standards, Rules and Systems Across Borders (vehicle standards, customs and trade facilitation, AfCFTA services protocol, licence recognition, new vehicle tech regulation)

Day 2

Thursdays, 29 October 2026

Keynote: Innovation and Investment in Africa’s Automotive Value Chain
Special Address: A Regional Perspective — Zimbabwe and Beyond
Beyond the Paper Trail — Protecting Your Bottom Line from Supply Chain Cartels with ISO 37001
Panel: Safety & Security — Protecting People, Cargo and Corridors (road safety, cargo theft, fleet compliance, supply chain fraud, tracking technology, cross-border enforcement)
Panel: Innovation & Entrepreneurship — New Mobility, New Business Models (EVs, digital freight platforms, SMME funding, Special Economic Zones, AI in logistics)
Panel: Education, Training and Skills Development for a Future-Ready Workforce (skills gaps, TVET pipelines, CILT chartered status, industry-academia partnerships, funding models)