Theme: Towards a sustainable water future for South Africa
Rising population, ageing infrastructure, climate change and complex water distribution systems are a few issues exacerbating South Africa’s water crisis. The most pressing issue – ageing infrastructure, increases the threat posed by disasters such as floods, results in huge water losses, and, as freshwater resources become strained, creates a heightened risk of water insecurity. By 2030, the demand for water in South Africa is projected to exceed supply by 17%. As Day Zero approaches for many cities the lack of access to clean water will result in economic disruptions, political instability and health risks. Collective action is needed to find viable solutions to the issues plaguing the water sector.
The Water Infrastructure Asset Management Conference provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss issues in the water sector, to mobilise action and raise investment. The Conference will reflect on ground-breaking innovations, solutions to support governments conservations efforts and strategies to increase private sector investment.
Chief Executive Officer | Lepelle Northern Water
Principal Project and Infrastructure Finance | DBSA
Senior Specialist: Infrastructure (Water) | IDC
Chairman – Manufacturing Working Group | ECSA &Federation of African Engineering Organisations
Manager: Infrastructure Assets |Johannesburg Water (SOC) Ltd
Senior Manager: StrategicAdvisory | Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
Chief Executive Officer | ZimileConsulting Engineers
07:30 Registration and networking
09:00 Opening remarks from the chairperson
09:15 Nangamso Matebese | Principal Project and Infrastructure Finance | DBSA
Topic: Gender Lens Investing in Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure
09:45 Dr Cornelius Ruiters | Chief Executive Officer | Lepelle Northern Water
Topic: Water investment
10:20 Networking tea break
11:00 Fahlani Sibanda | Manager: Infrastructure Assets | Johannesburg Water (SOC) Ltd
Topic: Infrastructure Asset Registers, a backbone for data-driven decision-making and possible
panacea to halting water infrastructure collapse
11:40 Shawn Gama | Chie Executive Officer | Zimile Consulting Engineers
Topic: TBC
12:20 Gareth Schenck | Chief Operations Officer | Impact Water Solutions
Topic: The Independent Water Provider (IWP) in South Africa
13:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Session
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
15:15 Networking Tea Break: End of Day One
07:30 Registration and networking
09:00 Opening remarks from the chairperson
09:15 Thabo Kabini | Senior Specialist: Infrastructure (Water) | IDC
Topic: Water Infrastructure Funding Constraints
09:45 Dawid Bosman | Senior Manager: Strategic Advisory | Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
Topic: Has desalination become an elephant in the room?
10:20 Networking tea break
11:00 Pascal Motsoasele PrEng | Chairman – Manufacturing Working Group | ECSA & Federation of African Engineering Organisations
Topic : The role of Engineering in Water Infrastructure Asset Management
11:40 TBC
12:20 TBC
13:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Session
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
15:15 Networking Tea Break: End of Day One
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed exclude VAT.
The Conference targets participants from the following industries, among others:
Civil and chemical engineers, water technologists and plant managers • Impact investors concerned about water scarcity • Business leaders who are heavily reliant on water in their operations • NGOs and civil society groups engaged in water conservation • Tourism operators in areas dependant on clean water resources • Government leaders from the national and provincial departments of water and sanitation, infrastructure and other relevant entities • Municipalities • Academics engaged in innovative research in the water sector • Associations and authorities concerned with water sustainability
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