PROGRAMME
The President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will be the convener of SIDSSA 2021.
The event will feature in-depth debate on the latest developments around finance, sustainable infrastructure and the impact of new technology before drilling more deeply into specific sectors, including energy, cities and transport, with case studies showcasing ground-breaking projects, advanced technologies and emerging funding structures. Another key feature will be the “Marketplace”, a networking platform for leaders in infrastructure to pitch their ideas, projects or solutions to stakeholders across the value chain.
SIDSSA PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
SOUTH AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE-LED ECONOMIC GROWTH RECOVERY PLAN POST COVID-19
TIME
TOPIC AND PANELLISTS
LIVE STREAM
10.00 – 13.30
Opening and Presidential Round-Table Discussion
Opening & Welcome: Welcome remarks by Minister Patricia de Lille
Background & Context: The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium: the concept, methodology, and objectives
Keynote Address: Presidential address by H.E. President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa
Presidential Round-Table Discussion: H.E. Honourable President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts a round-table discussion with imminent leaders and key role players in the infrastructure universe
Physical Attendees
H.E. President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa
H.E. Deputy President David Mabuza
Minister Patricia de Lille, Minister of Public Works
Mr Enoch Gondongwana, DBSA Board Chairperson (MDB)
Mr Leslie Maasdorp, Vice-President: New Development Bank (MDB)
Mr Martin Kingston, Vice-President: BUSA (Organised Business)
Mr Sandile Zungu, President: Black Business Council (Organised Business)
Ms Renosi Mokate, Convener of the Presidential Economic Policy Advisory Council
Mr Jacko Maree, Investment Envoy
Virtual Attendees
Ms Amani Abou-Zeid, AU Commissioner: Infrastructure and Energy (MBD)
Mr Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President of African Development Bank (MDB)
Mr Makhtar Diop, Vice-President for Infrastructure, World Bank (MDB)
Ms Thembi Nkadimeng, President, South African Local Government Association
Premiers of the Provinces of South Africa
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Energy
Catalysing investment in sustainable energy infrastructure: mechanisms to crowd in private-sector investments
Minister Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources
Dr Jesse Burton, Researcher: Electricity and Climate Policy, Coal Markets, University of Cape Town
Ms Vivien Foster, Chief Economist, Infrastructure Vice-Presidency, The World Bank
Mr Thabiso Tenyane, Executive Chairman and CEO, Phakwe Group
Mr Tshifiwa Magoro, Head: Independent Power Producers Office
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: District Development Model
Focus on the District Development Model and the role of provinces and metros in driving infrastructure development
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Ms Thembi Nkadimeng, President, South African Local Government Association
Ms Bongi Njobe, Head: Social Investing, FirstRand, former Director-General of Agriculture
Dr Basani Baloyi, Senior Fellow: Economic Justice Policy and Research, Oxfam
Dr Michael Sutcliffe, Former City Manager of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Mr Chuene Ramphele, Group Executive: Infrastructure Delivery Division, DBSA
Mr Andries du Toit, Group Treasurer: FirstRand
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Water and Human Settlements
Unpacking the water-and-human-settlements-sector response in infrastructure investment
Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Mr Christopher Campbell, CEO, Consulting Engineers South Africa
Mr Webster Mfebe, CEO, South African Forum of Civil Engineers
Mr Dhesigan Naidoo, CEO, Water Research Commission
Mr Ntandazo Vimba, CEO, Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent
Ms Heather Jackson, Head: Impact Investing, Ashburton Investments
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Agriculture
Agriculture and infrastructure development: mobilising public- and private-sector resources, investments, capacities, skills, and technology
Ms Thoko Didiza, Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Dr Vuyo Mahlati, President, African Farmers Association of SA
Dr Shadrack Moephuli, President and CEO, Agricultural Research Council
Mr Omri van Zyl, CEO, AgriSA
Mr Wandile Sihlobo, agricultural economist and Head: Agribusiness Research, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa
Ms Jennifer Blanke, Vice-President: Agriculture, Human and Social Development, African Development Bank
Dr Hilke Maartens, Executive Director, Creating Hope for Africa
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Digital Infrastructure
Digital infrastructure as a key foundation and enabler for a modern, digital economy: investment needs and gaps
Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Communications, Telecommunications, and Postal Services
Dr Andile Ngcaba, Commissioner on 4IR Commission, Chairman of FTTX Council
Prof. Brian Armstrong, Chair: Digital Business, University of Witwatersrand
Ms Kholiwe Makhohliso, Vice-President and MD, Software AG
Mr Dalibor Vavruska, independent consultant and thought leader on digital transformation
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Public Works
Employment-intensive infrastructure investment: job creation through employment intensive public-works programmes
Ms Patricia de Lille, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Ms Neva Makgetla, Senior Economist, Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies
Mr Frans Baleni, Former NUM General-Secretary, PetroSA Board Chairperson
Prof. Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town
Mr Mfundo Nkuhlu, COO, Nedbank
Dr Mariam Altman, Commissioner, National Planning Commission
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Transport
Closing Africa’s transport infrastructure deficit: a regional perspective
Mr Fikile Mbalula, Minister of Transport
Mr Jack van der Merwe, Head, Gauteng Transport Authority
Ms Portia Derby, CEO, Transnet
Ms Malebo Matolong, transport expert
Mr Tom Andersen, Regional Head, European Investment Bank
Mr Monale Ratsoma, Director-General, New Development Bank (Africa Regional Office)
Ms Ipeleng Selele, RRS Trade and Investment Group
14.00 – 16.00
Ministerial Round Table Discussion: Funding Models for Infrastructure Development
Re-imagining funding models for infrastructure development in South Africa
Dr David Masondo, Deputy Minister of Finance
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Head: Investment and Infrastructure, Office of The Presidency
Mr Lungisa Fuzile, CEO, Standard Bank South Africa
Mr Leslie Maasdorp, Vice-President, New Development Bank
Mr Patrick Dlamini, CEO, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Ms Magda Wierzycka, CEO, Sygnia Limited
Ms Nazmeera Moola, Deputy Managing Director: SA, Head of SA Investments, Ninety One Asset Management