Africa Rail 2020
Event Information
Over the last 23 years, the Africa Rail conference has continued to be the largest of it’s kind in Africa, hosting the largest gathering of rail operators, government entities and contractors.
From signalling, rolling stock & cross border co-operation, to disruptive mobility, digitisation and finance, our agenda is designed to excite, provoke & captivate. With thought-provoking keynotes, country spotlights and an assortment of roundtable discussions, there’s no doubt you’ll be inspired by our keynotes & speakers.
From humble beginnings as a small conference with a handful of exhibition stands, Africa Rail has become the undisputed leader and an unrivalled platform for the continent’s railways industry to come together, to learn, to network and to do business.
Our event is a multi-brand exhibition with thousands of attendees and a ground breaking conference. Every year, we welcome rail operators, government, large end users, disruptors and innovators, all looking to procure from, and collaborate with the best in the world.
Oracle, IRZ Lokomotiv, Transnet, PRASA, GE Transportation, Siemens, MTU, Voith… just to name a few, have all leveraged Africa Rail as their once-a-year opportunity to meet and do business with new and existing customers.
Billions of dollars of business have either been initiated, influenced or concluded at this show.
Our conference is a C-level platform that focusses on global trends, operational efficiency and practical innovative applications as well as how market players can capitalise on business opportunities across the continent.
Our formats are unique. Our keynotes are genuine disruptors, innovators and thought leaders. Our content and topics are relevant, well-researched and at the cusp of global and regional trends. Year on year, African railway operators and their partners continue to attend the highlevel conference.
As many of them will attest, this is where they find solutions to their challenges. It’s where they form new and lucrative relationships & partnerships. And it’s where they source and invest in new railway solutions.
Our partners and solution providers are global leaders and innovators like you. Africa Rail is your once-a-year opportunity for you to meet and do business with new and existing customers.
It provides you with access into African railway markets that are traditionally difficult to penetrate. And most importantly, the show allows you to meet real buyers.
Combining our history with our passion for innovation, we are committed to bringing you a unique and forwardthinking event for you to promote your brand, generate new business and sales leads and spearhead the growth of your business.
YOU SHOULD JOIN US TOO. IF YOU’RE NOT … YOU’RE MISSING OUT!
Event Profile
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THE EXHIBITION
A world-class experience for innovators across the entire rail and transport industry, africa rail is more than just an event, it’s a catalyst for the growth and development of the entire railways industry.
With the explosion of new and innovative companies within the transport sector, africa rail presents one of the biggest opportunities on the continent for start-ups to gain exposure to the industry.
Meet and engage with leading african buyers
No other railway event creates a show entirely around making sure you meet the right people to grow your business. We attract the most senior representatives from governments, operators, end users, technology providers and consultants from across africa and have built hours of networking into the agenda.
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THE CONFERENCE
To remain relevant, operators and transport providers are constantly looking for knowledge and best practice on additional services, future-proofing business models, funding and finance, staying customer-centric and how to deliver sustainable services to a changing world and consumer.
The Africa Rail conference brings together the brightest and most innovative minds. These inspirational keynotes and pioneers who are already influencing innovation in rail as well as technology leaders from the world’s most innovative companies.
For 22 years, delegates have flocked to the conference to get first-hand knowledge on upcoming projects, investment opportunities across the continent and innovations what will help them succeed in the railways industry.
Contact
First Floor, Modular Place
Turnberry Office Park
48 Grosvenor Road
Bryanston 2021
South Africa
- +27 (0) 11 516 4000
