Download the final programme here: 7 & 8 March 2018 Programme
PROGRAM: DAY 1
- Registration
- Setting the Scene – Mr Peter Ndoro
- South African National Anthem – Ms Andriena Blaauw
- Welcome and opening – Executive Mayor of George Municipality, Cllr Melvin Naik
- Introduction of Eden DM Executive Mayor – Cllr Mark Willemse, Eden DM Speaker
- Address – Eden DM Executive Mayor, Cllr Memory Booysen
- Key Note Address from Transnet National Ports Authority – Mr Nico Walters, GM: Strategy
- Address by WESGRO, CEO of WESGRO, Mr Tim Harris
- Address from the Trade Commissioner, Business Sweden / Signing of Official Letter of Intent – Mr Staffan Arbring and Cllr Memory Booysen
TEA BREAK
- Address from Chinese Business Delegation – Dr Hongbin Cheng
- Address from Department of Trade and Industry – Mr Maoto Molefane
- Address by Stanlib Economist, Mr Willem Visser
- CEO: Centre for Economic Growth and Development – Mr Duma Gqubule
- Panel Discussion – Mr Peter Ndoro
LUNCH
Sector Stream Engagements
- Integrated Transport and Infrastructure – Facilitators: Mr Geoff Brown, Black Oyster Company, Mr Nico Walters, Transport National Ports Authority
- Agri and Timber Economy – Ms Amanda Tshaya, WESGRO and Mr Karl-Heinz Niemand, MTO Forestry
- Oil, Gas, Energy and Water – Facilitator: Mr Mark Templeton, Business Sweden
- ICT and IOT (Smart City Concept) – Facilitators: Mr Beverly Pothier (LaserNet) and Mr Alan Otto (LaserNet)
- Tourism and Film Industry – Facilitators: Ms Brenda Vorster (Airport Manager, ACSA), Mr Peter Dros, Mr Philip De Vries (Garden Route Film Studios), Ms Chantal Rutter-Dros (Investigative Journalist, News Anchor and Media Coach)
- Real Estate and Human Settlements – Facilitator: Mr Gavin Benjamin (Director of Land Management from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning)
- Closing remarks and summary of day’s events – Mr Peter Ndoro
Gala event: George Civic Centre
PROGRAM: DAY 2
Proceedings of Day 2 – Programme Director, Mr Paul Hoffman
Address: Mr James Milne, WESGRO
Presentations: Investment Opportunities (Top 10) within municipal areas
- Bitou
- George
- Hessequa
- Oudtshoorn
TEA BREAK
- Knysna
- Mossel Bay
- Eden District – Mr Monde Stratu (Eden DM Municipal Manager)
Conference Statement, Mr Monde Stratu (Eden DM Municipal Manager)
LUNCH
Two Parallel Sessions
Session: SMME Export Development
– Export Development Overview – Mr Alex Qunta (SEDA)
– National Youth Development Agency – Mr Sifiso Mtsweni
– WESGRO – Ms Ruby Swiegelaar, Mr Vuyo Geqe
– SEFA – Ms Heidi Le Grange
– Risks and Rewards – Ms Bonny Brink-Lawrence (GBDS Business, Human Capital Development)
Session: Sustainable Solutions for Fresh Water Production, powered by Green Energy and Desalination
Facilitated by Mr Paul Hoffman (SCEP) with a panel discussion between:
- Dr Staffan Filipsson
- Ms Joanna Lilliequist – Monsson, Sweden
- Ms Irina Serghei – Monsson
- Mr Rashied Toefy – Western Cape Provincial Government
- Mr James Milne – WESGRO
- Mr Gerhard Otto – Eden DM Manager Disaster Management
- Mr Adriaan von Molendorff – SAICE
Vote of thanks – Eden DM Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Rosina Ruiters
Official Closing of Conference – Eden DM Executive Mayor, Cllr Memory Booysen
- Space will be made available for one-on-one business engagements throughout the 2 days.
- An appointment schedule will be available at the registration desk for business engagements.