Event Speakers
The event will host world-renowned global industry experts, speakers, business leaders, ministers, policymakers, and over three hundred (400) delegates from across Africa and beyond. These will include:
Paul Sainthouse FCILT
President, CILT International
Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY FCILT
President-Elect, CILT International
Gayani de Alwis FCILT
WILAT Global Chairperson
Dr. Demba Newton-FCILT
IVP for Africa & Chairperson of Africa Forum
Patrick Z Mugabo FCILT
President, CILT Rwanda
Josephine Nyebaza, CMILT
Chairperson WiLAT Rwanda
Mr. BUCYANA MUREKEZI-FCILT
Immediate past president CILT Rwanda
Mfon Ekong Usoro FCILT
President, CILT Nigeria
Sharon Kindleysides-FCILT
CEO of CILT UK
Mr. Roger NKUBITO – FCILT
Managing Director Rwanda-Burundi Africa Global Logistics
Major General Osasogie
Idowu Uzamere FCILT
Greyson Onesmo Metili-CMILT
Head of Africa Operations at ENGIE Energy Access
WiLAT DAY |
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09:00 – 17:00 |
Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) activities (ref to WiLAT program of events-TBA) | WiLAT Regional Secretariat |
NEXT GENERATION SESSION |
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14:00-18:00 |
Next Generation Activities (NG) – ref to NG program of events-TBA | NG Regional Secretariat |
IN-CAMERA SESSION |
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15:00-18:30 |
CILT Africa Presidents Board Meeting | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT IVP for Africa & Chair, Africa Forum |
ARRIVAL PROGRAM |
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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 2023 CILT AFRICA FORUM |
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08:30 – 08:40 |
Next Generation Activities (NG) – ref to NG program of events-TBA | |
08:40 – 08:50 |
Chairman’s 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 – Guest 1 (TBA) | |
09:20 – 09:30 |
Special Remarks – Guest 2 (TBA) | |
09:30 – 10:00 |
Keynote Address by the Guest of Honor (GoH) – TBA | |
10:00 – 10:20 |
Group Photograph | |
10:20 – 10:30 |
Official Opening of CILT Africa Forum Exhibition: (GoH) – TBA | |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Tea Break & Exhibition | |
CONFERENCE PROGRAM |
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11:00 – 11:10 |
Message from Headline Sponsor | TBA |
11:10 – 11:40 |
Presentation 1: AfCFTA implementation status report |
AfCFTA Secretariat-TBA |
11:50 – 12:20 |
Presentation 2: Optimizing Intra-African Transportation for AfCFTA |
Mrs. Mfon Ekong Usoro, FCILT President, CILT Nigeria |
12:30 – 13:00 |
Presentation 3: Logistics & Infrastructure development as an engine for sustainable implementation of the African continental free trade agreement (AfCFTA)”. |
TBA |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 – 14:10 |
Message from Headline Sponsor | AfCFTA Secretariat-TBA |
14:10 – 14:45 |
Panel Discussion 1: Ease of access to finance by the logistics industry |
Moderator: TBA Panelists: 1 – TBA 2 – TBA 3 – TBA |
15:00 – 15:35 |
Panel Discussion 2: Contemporary issues in global supply chains and opportunities for sustainable implementation of AfCFTA |
Moderator: TBA Panelists: 1 – TBA 2 – TBA 3 – TBA |
15:50 – 16:30 |
Panel Discussion 3: Last mile logistics solutions for e-commerce orders fulfillment across Africa |
Moderator: TBA Panelists: 1 – TBA 2 – TBA 3 – TBA |
16:45 – 16:50 |
Closing the first day plenary session | TBA |
16:50 – 18:20 |
Health Break & Exhibitions | Africa Forum Exhibitors & Secretariat |
18:30 – 21:00 |
President’s Welcome Reception | Mr. Patrick Mugabo, FCILT President, CILT Rwanda |
AFRICA FORUM DELEGATES MEETING |
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08:00 – 8:30 |
Registration | Africa Forum Secretariat |
08:30 – 08:40 |
Welcome Remarks | Mr. Patrick Mugabo, FCILT President, CILT Rwanda |
08:40 – 09:00 |
Keynote address: CILT Africa Perspective | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT IVP for Africa & Chair, Africa Forum |
09:00 – 09:15 |
Presentation on Next Generation Global Perspective | Mr. Usman Shuaibu, CMILT Next Generation Deputy Global Chairperson |
09:15 – 09:30 |
Presentation on WiLAT Global Perspective | Mrs. Gayani de Alwis, FCILT WiLAT Global Chairperson |
09:30 – 09:45 |
Presentation on CILT International Strategic Direction | Mr. Paul Sainthouse, FCILT President, CILT International |
09:45 – 10:30 |
CILT Africa Presidents Panel 4: Promoting professionalism and capacity building in logistics and Transport |
Moderator: Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT |
10:30 – 11.00 |
Health Break & Exhibitions |
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2023 AFRICA FORUM AGM |
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| 1.Opening Remarks | Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT IVP for Africa & Chair, Africa Forum |
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| 2.International Secretariat Report | Mr. Mark Armitage Secretary General, CILT International |
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3.Reports a. Country Reports – Country Presidents |
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13:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch Break & Exhibitions |
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14:30 – 15:30 |
International Business Forum (IBF) Presentation | IBF Secretariat |
CLOSING CEREMONY |
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15:30 – 16:30 |
Reading of Communique – Head of Bureau Africa Forum 2024 Showcase – Host Country Special Announcement – Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY, FCILT, Official Closing of the Forum – Dr. Newton Demba, FCILT Vote of Thanks – Mr. Patrick Mugabo, FCILT |
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16:30-18:30 |
Health Break & Exhibitions |
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DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT |
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18:30-22:00 |
CILT Africa Awards and Dinner | Chief Teete OWUSU-NORTEY, President Elect, CILT International |
TECHNICAL VISITS - OPTIONAL |
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10:30 - 12:30 |
Kigali Logistics Platform | Forum Secretariat |
10:30 - 12:30 |
Bollore Logistics | Forum Secretariat |