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SABOA Conference

CedarWoods of Sandton
120 Western Service RoadWoodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg

 

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Conference objectives

 

WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025

DAY 1

TIME

TOPIC

SPEAKER

07:30 – 09:20

  

Registration

Business Networking Breakfast

SESSION: 1

09:20 – 09:30

Protocols, Orientation, Welcome and Introductions

SABOA President

09:30 – 10:00

Keynote Address: Driving Change in South Africa’s Bus Industry

Minister of Transport
Honourable Barbara Creecy

10:00 – 10:15

Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Public Transport in Gauteng

Gauteng MEC of Roads & Transport TBC

10:15 – 10:30

The Impact of Rising Fuel Costs on the Public Transport Sector

CEO AA

10:30 – 10:36

Sponsor Presentation – PLATINUM

MAN

10:36 - 11:00

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough

Tea/Coffee

11:00 – 11:15

Building Collaborative Public Transport Systems

Public Transport DG
TBC

11:15 – 11:30

Transitioning to Electric and Hybrid Buses – Innovation behind GABS

GABS

11:30 – 12:00

Panel Discussion - Automated Fare Collection – Challenges and Solutions in South Africa

e-Bus, Kuba, Calmex, Kentkart, TMT - TBC

12:00 – 12:15

Q & A

12:15 - 12:45

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough

ALL

12:45 – 13:45

LUNCH

SESSION: 2

13:45 – 13:50

Sponsor Presentation - GOLD

DAIMLER

13:50 – 14:05

Bridging the Skills Gap in the Bus Industry

TETA CEO
TBC

14:05 – 14:20

Unlocking Growth – Empowering Bus Operators for a Sustainable Future

Mr. Brendon Pillay

14:20 – 14:50

Panel Discussion

Best Practices for Bus Operations Survival

Operators View/Insight
Buscor, Chongo Express, Jay Coaches, SAKOOR & Vealuader Transport

14:50 – 15:05

Q&A

15:05 – 15:30

Closing Remarks for the Day

SABOA President

GALA DINNER

17:30

Welcome Drinks and Networking

18:00 – 23:00

Gala Dinner – Celebrating 45-years of Industry Excellence

 

 

THURSDAY  28 AUGUST 2025

DAY 2

TIME

TOPIC

SPEAKER

07:30 – 09:00

Registration

Business Networking Breakfast

SESSION: 1

09:00 – 09:15

Protocols, Orientation, Welcome and Introductions

SABOA Vice President

09:15 – 09:19

Sponsor Presentation - SILVER

FREEWAY FLEET

09:20 – 09:35

Advancing the National Road Safety Strategy – A Call to Action for the Bus Industry

Deputy Minister / RTMC CEO

09:35 – 10:00

Master Plan Status Quo – Panel Discussion

1.     Gauteng Master Plan

2.     Cape Town Master Plan

3.     eThekwini Master Plan

Gauteng HOD, CT & eThekwini

10:00 – 10:15

Q&A

10:15 – 10:18

Sponsor Presentation - BRONZE

ZF

10:20 – 11:30

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough

Tea/Coffee Break

11:30 – 11:45

The Impact of Cross-Border Transportation on Regional Economic Growth – Exploring how bus travel supports trade, tourism, and local economies.

Cross Border Agency

11:45 – 12:30

Industry Update and Response

1.     Employment Equity

2.     BBBEE Charter

3.     National Scholar Transport Policy

4.     RTIA

Speakers from Departments -

TBC

12:30 – 13:00

Q&A

13:00 – 13:30

Lucky Prizes

13:30 – 13:45

Closing remarks for the Day

SABOA Vice President

13:45 – 14:00

Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough

14:00 – 15:15

LUNCH

 

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 CLICK HERE FOR THE  DELEGATE REGISTRATION PAGE AND TARIFFS

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FORM

CLICK HERE TO OBTAIN THE SPONSOR APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP