CedarWoods of Sandton
120 Western Service RoadWoodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg
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Platinum |
Gold Route Gala Sponsor |
Silver Passenger Lunch Sponsor |
Bronze Transit Sponsor |
Conference Sponsors |
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WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025 DAY 1 |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
07:30 – 09:20
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Registration Business Networking Breakfast |
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SESSION: 1 |
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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 |
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 |
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11:00 – 11:15 |
Building Collaborative Public Transport Systems |
Public Transport DG |
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 |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough |
ALL |
12:45 – 13:45 |
LUNCH |
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SESSION: 2 |
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13:45 – 13:50 |
Sponsor Presentation - GOLD |
DAIMLER |
13:50 – 14:05 |
Bridging the Skills Gap in the Bus Industry |
TETA CEO |
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 |
14:50 – 15:05 |
Q&A |
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15:05 – 15:30 |
Closing Remarks for the Day |
SABOA President |
GALA DINNER |
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17:30 |
Welcome Drinks and Networking |
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18:00 – 23:00 |
Gala Dinner – Celebrating 45-years of Industry Excellence |
THURSDAY 28 AUGUST 2025 DAY 2 |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
07:30 – 09:00 |
Registration Business Networking Breakfast |
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SESSION: 1 |
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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 |
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10:15 – 10:18 |
Sponsor Presentation - BRONZE |
ZF |
10:20 – 11:30 |
Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough Tea/Coffee Break |
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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 |
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13:00 – 13:30 |
Lucky Prizes |
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13:30 – 13:45 |
Closing remarks for the Day |
SABOA Vice President |
13:45 – 14:00 |
Networking Break & Exhibition Walkthrough |
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14:00 – 15:15 |
LUNCH |
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