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.

Day 1

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

08h30 – 09h30 Arrival, registration and networking | Welcome coffee and tea | Delegates encouraged to preview the Automechanika / expo floor

09h30 – 10h00 Rail Reform and Regional Transport Integration: Positioning South Africa as a Gateway to a Connected SADC

10h00 – 10h30 Address: Enabling Cross-Border Road Transport in Africa

10h30 – 11h00 Economic Integration, AFCFTA and the Future of Trade in Africa_E7

11h00 – 11h30 Tea/Coffee Break and Networking

11h30 – 12h20 PANEL 1 — Transport Corridors: Connecting an African Future

The state of Africa's strategic road and rail corridors — Trans-Kalahari, North-South, Maputo and Walvis Bay corridors
Reducing border delays and non-tariff barriers along key trade routes
One-Stop Border Posts: progress, gaps and lessons learnt
Investment and financing models for corridor infrastructure (PPPs, blended finance)
Linking corridor development to AfCFTA and regional industrialisation
The role of dry ports and inland terminals in easing port congestion

12h20 – 13h10 PANEL 2 — Harmonisation: Aligning Standards, Rules and Systems Across Borders

Harmonising vehicle standards, weights, dimensions and roadworthiness rules across NAM, SA and ZIM
Aligning customs, documentation and single-window trade facilitation systems
Progress on the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services and its implications for logistics
Mutual recognition of driver licences, permits and professional qualifications
Common regulatory frameworks for new vehicle technologies (NEVs, autonomous systems)
Overcoming policy fragmentation between SADC, COMESA and EAC member states

13h10 – 13h30 Summation, key takeaways and Closure of Day 1

13h30 – 14h30 Lunch

14h30 – 16h00 Guided tour of the Automechanika Expo and Networking

Day 2

Thursday, 29 October 2026

08h30 – 09h30 Arrival, registration and networking | Welcome coffee and tea | Delegates encouraged to preview the Automechanika / expo floor

09h30 – 09h45 Welcome Back and Recap of Day 1

09h45 – 10h15 Keynote Address: Innovation and Investment in Africa's Automotive Value Chain

10h15 – 10h45 Special Address: A Regional Perspective — Zimbabwe and Beyond

10h45 – 11h15 Tea/Coffee Break and Networking

11h15 – 11h55 PANEL 3 — Safety & Security: Protecting People, Cargo and Corridors

Reducing road traffic fatalities and improving driver wellbeing on long-haul routes
Combating cargo theft, hijacking and crime along key freight corridors
Vehicle roadworthiness, overloading control and fleet compliance
Securing supply chains against fraud, smuggling and counterfeit goods
Technology for fleet tracking, driver monitoring and incident response
Building trust and cooperation between operators, regulators and law enforcement across borders

12h35 – 13h10 PANEL 4 — Education, Training and Skills Development for a Future-Ready Workforce

Closing the skills gap for new energy vehicle and digital logistics careers
Strengthening TVET and artisan pipelines for the automotive and transport sectors
Professionalisation and CILT chartered status as a career pathway
Industry–academia partnerships and work-integrated learning
Attracting youth and women into logistics, transport and automotive careers
Funding models for scarce-skills training (SETA grants, employer partnerships, bursaries)

13h10 – 13h30 Summation, thanks, awards/recognition and Closure of Conference

13h30 – 14h30 Lunch

14h30 – 16h00 Guided tour of the Automechanika Expo and Networking

Plus a guided Automechanika Expo tour and networking on both afternoons.

Pricing

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One Day - US $ 20 (R 250.00)

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Two Days - US $35 (R 400.00)

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