08:00 – 08:45 | Arrivals, Exhibition | Networking
08:45 – 09:00 | Welcome to the SA Auto Week Address
09:00 – 09:15 | Opening Remarks by the Hosting Province
09:15 – 09:35 | Ministerial Welcoming Address
09:35 – 10:00 | Keynote Address
10:00 – 10:30 | In Conversation
CENTENARY PAVILION AND EXPO VISITS | COMFORT BREAK | NETWORKING | B2B MEETINGS | COMPANY CURATED WORKSHOPS
10:30 – 11:00 | Focus On Collaboration | How can provinces work smarter and collaborate better to enhance Auto Infrastructure and actively support the development ofour country’s Auto policies.
11:30 – 12:00 | CENTENARY PAVILION AND EXPO VISITS | COMFORT BREAK | NETWORKING | B2B MEETINGS | COMPANY CURATED WORKSHOPS
12:20 – 13:00 | PANEL | Pivoting Africa’s Mineral Industrial Policy
Pivoting Africa’s mineral industrial policy to support battery manufacturing represents a strategic opportunity for the continent to leverage its vast mineral resources, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for battery production. By focusing on developing a robust battery manufacturing sector, African nations can add significant value to their raw materials rather than merely exporting them, fostering industrialization and economic growth. This shift would involve establishing policies that encourage investment in battery manufacturing facilities, supporting research and development, and creating a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation in this field. However, the transition also poses challenges, such as the need for substantial infrastructure development, addressing environmental and social impacts of mining, and navigating global competition in the rapidly evolving battery market. Successful implementation of this policy pivot could position Africa as a key player in the global supply chain for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, contributing to both economic diversification and sustainable development on the continent.
13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH BREAK | NETWORKING | B2B MEETINGS
14:00 – 14:15 | TED TALK 1 | High Voltage Adjustment
14:15 – 14:30 | TED TALK 2 | Freight Logistics
14:15 – 14:30 | TED TALK 3 | Protective Covers
14:15 – 14:30 | TED TALK 4 | Transformation Candidate
