Program

Day One (1): Sunday, 23^rd April 2023       Kigali Wonderland

Pre-Summit Bootcamp

9:00 – 9:05

Opening Prayer

9:05 – 9:20

Welcome Address

9:20 – 11:30

Assembly & Leadership Talk

11:30 – 12:30

Indoor Game: Board games, Business on the Move, Scrabbles, Cards and Cheese game

12:30 – 13:00

Lunch Time & Networking

14:00 – 16:00

Outdoor: Mini-Golf, Basketball & Courts

17:00 – 18:25

Nature Walk & Garden Space

18:30 – 6:00

Night Camp & Panoramic View of Kigali

Morning

10:00 – 11:00

Next Generation Africa Meeting

• Next Generation Africa Regional Strategy
• Next Generation Country reports 

Next Generation Chairpersons from Africa and Central Asia 

Afternoon

14:00 – 14:30

Launching of CILT Rwanda Next Generation

• Welcome Remarks
  Gilbert Habusenga, CMILT, Executive Secretary, CILT Rwanda
• Remarks By Special Guest Honours –
  • H.E Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON (Matawallen Maradun), Executive Governor, Zamfara State
  • Hon. Yazid Shehu Danfulani, Commissioner for Commerce & Industry, Zanfara State, Nigeria.

Remarks :

• Nlaliban Wujangi, FCILT, Regional Chairperson for Africa
• Patrick Mugabo, FCILT, President, CILT Rwanda
• Usman Shuaibu, CMILT, Next Generation Deputy Global Chairperson.
• Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY, FCILT, President-Elect, CILT International

The Launch of CILT Rwanda Next Generation 

• Paul Sainthouse, FCILT, President, CILT International

Remark:

• John Munyaneza, MILT, Chairman, Next Generation Rwanda

Panel 1 – Role of Next Generation towards the sustenance of CILT Africa & Beyond.

• Willis Maane, MILT, Vice Chairman, Next Generation, Zambia
  
• Bello Jaafar, MILT, Chairman, Next Generation, Nigeria
  
• Melody Mbabazi, MILT, Next Generation Rwanda

14:30 14:50 

Business on the Move

• By Nlaliban Wujangi

14:55

Group Photo & Video Interlude

15:00 – 18:00

We Inspire Summit

Panel 2: Leveraging technology to build resilient logistics and transport system to drive the implementation of Africa Continental Free Trade Area”

Moderator by MS. Dofilia Sinanagui Kaloia, Programme & Research Coordinator/Liason Officer, Namibia University Centre for Logistics

• Seyi Oluwatuyi, Country Manager, OnePort 365
• Habibu Lukumanu, CEO Hub-Global Group Limited
• Rusagara Alexis, MD – Raleigh Logistics
• Stephen Fola-Badejo, CEO LogiTrak Africa, Nigeria.

Wrapped up by Q & A – Shaibu Halidu, CMILT, Chairperson, CILT Ghana – Next Generation.

Vote of thanks 18:00

Bruno Kinyaga, Founder & CEO at B&F Global (SmartResiliece Int. Ltd) – Committee Organising Chairman

Day Three (3):  Wednesday, 26th April 2023 Kigali Convention Centre

17:30 – 18:30pm

Day One (1):  24^th April 2023

WiLAT DAY

09:00 – 17:00

WiLAT Regional Secretariat  

NEXT GENERATION SESSION

09:00 – 17:00              

IN-CAMERA SESSION

15:00 – 18:30

CILT Africa Presidents Meeting

Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT IVP for Africa & Chair, Africa Forum 

Day Two (2): 25th April 2023

ARRIVAL PROGRAM

07:00

Arrival & Registration of Delegates

Africa Forum Secretariat  

08:00

All delegates to be seated

Africa Forum Secretariat  

08:15

Arrival of Guests

Africa Forum Secretariat  

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2023 CILT AFRICA FORUM 

08:30 – 08:40

Welcome Remarks by Mr. Patrick Mugabo, FCILT, President, CILT Rwanda

08:40 – 08:50

Chairman opening speech Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT, IVP for Africa & Chair of Africa Forum

08:50 – 09:00

Remarks by Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY, FCILT, President-Elect, CILT International

09:00 – 09:10

Remarks by Mr. Paul Sainthouse, FCILT, President, CILT International

09:10 – 09:20

Special Remarks – Honorable Minister of MININFRA

09:20 – 09:30

Special Remarks – Honorable Minister of MINICOM

0930 – 10:00

Keynote Address by the Guest of Honor

10:00 – 10:20

Group Photograph

10:20 – 10:30

Official opening of CILT Africa Forum Exhibition

10:30 – 11:00

Tea Break & Exhibition

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

11:00 – 11:10

Presentation 1: Optimizing Intra-African Transportation for AfCFTA

12:30 – 13:00

Panel Discussion 1

1st Topic:

Logistics & Infrastructure development as an engine for sustainable implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Subtopics:

• Preparedness of Ports to develop and sustain appropriate technology to handle growing demand for logistics services under AfCFTA (Air, Sea, and Dry ports)
• Global trends in Logistics with a focus on Green Logistics and Positioning the Logistics Industry for the Future
• The constraints of the Global logistics industry in peacekeeping missions, Experience of Rwanda’s best practices can be replicated in AFRICA and developed.
• The constraints of the Global logistics industry in peacekeeping missions, Experience of NIGERIA’s best practices can be replicated in AFRICA and the developed world.

Key speaker:

Hon. Dr. Ernest NSABIMANA Minister of Infrastructure Government of Rwanda. 

Panelists:

• Mr. Plasduce M. MBOSSA, Director General Tanzania Ports Authority
• Capt. Sumeet BHARDWAJ – FCILT CEO of DP World Kigali & Kigali Logistics Platform (KLP)
• Dr. Obiora Madu – FCILT; FACSC CEO of Multimix Academy Africa- Nigeria
• Hon. Maj. Gen Albert MURASIRA
  Minister of Defense
  Government of Rwanda
  
• Maj. Gen (Rtd), UZAMERE OSASOGIE IDOWU-FCILT, Ministry of Defense Nigeria

Moderator:

• Mr. Etiang GEOFFREY-CMILT President of CILT Uganda).

12:00 – 13:30

Lunch & Exhibitions

Africa Forum Secretariat  & Exhibitors

13:35 – 14:15

Panel Discussion 2:
2nd Topic
Trade Facilitation Initiatives under AfCFTA and the role of Logistics and transport services in the implementation of AfCFTA

Subtopics:

• 2.1 Trade Facilitation Initiatives and Benefits to logistics and Transport industry in Africa under AfCFTA
  
• 2.2 The Changing environment of Logistics and transport services, what is the place of traditional logistics? and digital transformation of the industry.
  
• 2.3 Leveraging air transport to exploit emerging continental trade opportunities under AfCFTA,
  
• 2.4 The readiness of freight forwarding sector in the implementation of AfCFTA
  

Key speaker:
Hon. Prof. Chrysostome NGABITSINZE, Minister of Trade and Industry -Government of Rwanda.

Panelists:

• Dr. Demba Newton-FCILT
  CILT International IVP for AFRICA 
  
• Mr. Roger NKUBITO FCILT Managing Director, Africa Global Logistics (AGL)-Rwanda & Burundi.
  
• Mrs. Yvonne Makolo CEO of RwandAir and IATA Board Chairperson
• Mr. Fred SEKA CEO of Gorilla Logistics and Chairman of the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA)

Moderator:
Mr. Nlaliban WUJANGI-FCILT
CILT Next Generation Regional Chairperson for Africa

14:20 – 15:00

Panel Discussion 3:

3rd Topic:
Promoting Professionalism capacity building in Logistics and Transport industry

Subtopics:

• 1.1 Role of CILT in upskilling and reskilling within logistics and transport industry.
  
• 1.2 The Roles of learning institutions to the growth of logistics and transport industry
  
• 1.3 The Roles of Women in promoting professionalism in logistics industry: Experience from female Logistician
  
• 1.4 The Public Private Partnership in enhancing professionalism in logistics and transport industry – UK experience

Key speaker:

Hon. Dr. Valentine UWAMARIYA Minister of Education Government of Rwanda

Panelists:

• Sharon Kindleysides-FCILT
  CEO, CILT UK
  
• Dr. Sylvie MUCYO Vice Chancellor of Rwanda Polytechnic.
• Mrs. Gayani de Alwis-FCILT Advisor to board of trustees and Chairperson Global WiLAT
• Mr. Paul Sainthouse-FCILT International President-CILT international

Moderator:

Mrs. Julie Mutoni Managing Director of Multilines International and 2nd Vice-Chairperson of Rwanda Freight Forwarders Association (RWAFFA).

15:05 – 15:45

Panel Discussion 4:
4th Topic:
Logistics as the engine of economic growth and development, the attractiveness of the industry to investment in Africa: Experience of Rwanda Subtopics:

4.1 The future of trucking services in line with the railways development plan in Africa.
4.2 The roles of customs services and elimination of NTBs in the development of the Logistics and Transport industry.
4.3 The experience and the future of freight Forwarding logistics Industry in AFRICA
4.4 The role of logistics as an engine of social economic growth and development. How should Supply Chain management practitioners respond?

Key speaker:

Mrs. Clare AKAMANZI, CEO -Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

Moderator:

Mr. Emmanuel BUTERA-CMILT Consumer Protection Specialist African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).

Panelists:

• Mr Robert BAPFAKURERA CEO of KESI Investment
• Mr. Pascal RUGANINTWARI Commissioner General Rwanda Revenue Authority
• Mr. David RWIGEMA Chairman of RWAFFA and Managing Director DALSO LOGISTICS.
• Mrs. Carine Toure YEMITIA- CMILT Chairperson of WiLAT COTE D’IVOIRE

15:05 – 15:45

Panel Discussion 5:
5th Topic:
Ease of access to Finance by Logistics and Transport industry in AFRICA

Subtopics:

1.1 Access to Finance; competitive interest and insurance premium rates.
1.2 Constraints faced by truckers and the related impacts to the quality-of-service delivery.

Key speaker:

Mrs. Kampeta SAYINZOGA
CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD)

Panelists:

• Mr. Jean Claude GAGA
  CEO of AIRTEL Money
• Mrs. Patience Mutesi Managing Director BPR Bank Rwanda Plc
  
• Mr. Hannington NAMARA
  CEO of Equity Bank Rwanda
  
• Mr. Olivier GAKUBA Director of Business Development
  I&M BANK
  
• Mr. Abdul NDARUBOGOYE Chairman of Transporters Association, Rwanda
  

Moderator:
Mrs. Josephine NYEBAZA-CMILT Chairperson WiLAT Rwanda

16:25 – 16:35

Closing the first-day plenary session

Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT IVP for Africa & Chair, Africa Forum

16:50 – 18:00

Exhibition & Networking

Exhbitors & Secretariat

18:30 – 21:00

President’s Welcome Reception

Day Three (3):  26^th April 2023

AFRICA FORUM DELEGATES MEETING

08:00 – 08:30

Registration

08:30 – 08:40

Welcome Remarks

08:40 – 09:00

09:00 – 09:15

09:15 – 09:30

09:30 – 09:45

9:45 – 10:30

10:35 –

13.30

1. Opening Remarks
2. International Secretariat Report
3. Reports

1. Country Reports
2. WiLAT Regional Report
3. Next Generation Regional Report
4. IBF Report

Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT IVP for Africa & Chair, Africa Forum

Mr. Mark Armitage Secretary General, CILT International

1. Country Presidents
2. Regional Leadership
3. Regional Leadership
4. Regional Leadership

13:30 – 14:30

Lunch Break & Exhibitions

18:30 –

22:00

1. CILT Africa Awards
2. Dinner
3. Music & Dance

Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY, FCILT, President-Elect, CILT International

Africa Forum Secretariat

Day Four (4):  27^th April 2023

Technical Visits – Optional