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 | Welcoming Address
09:35 – 10:00 | Keynote Address
10:00 – 10:30 | 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 in SA.
11:30 – 12:00 |CENTENARY PAVILION AND EXPO VISITS | COMFORT BREAK | NETWORKING | B2B MEETINGS | COMPANY CURATED WORKSHOPSS
12:00 – 12:20 | EXPERT | Electrification of Fleet and Public Transport: New Considerations
12:20 – 13:00 | PANEL | Fleet Sustainability in SA to grow the economy
The domestic truck and bus sector is poised for significant transformation in the coming years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, sustainable initiatives and shifting customer demands. Maintaining competitiveness will require a concerted effort to navigate these challenges and to embrace opportunities for innovation. The transport sector enables economic growth and industrial development by facilitating the movement of people and goods, but the sector is a major emitter. As the main cost driver, fuel accounts for about 67% of commercial vehicle fleet costs. As the world seeks more sustainable transportation solutions, embracing electric and other alternative solutions vehicles is not just an option, it is a strategic move that can positively impact a company’s bottom line, reputation, and contribution to a greener future. Transport in South Africa is the third-largest emitting sector, with more than 90% of emissions stemming from road transport. However, the current upfront purchasing price of alternative-power source vehicles is much higher than the ICE equivalent, and this remains a major hurdle before the lower running and maintenance cost benefits could be enjoyed. However, South Africa’s future transport sector needs to be decarbonised, while simultaneously managing demand and improving the efficiency, reliability, and affordability of transport as a service. An encouraging trend is the increasing introduction of electric trucks in the country since 2022.
13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH BREAK | NETWORKING | B2B MEETINGS
14:00 – 15:00 | Hackathon | RF Frequency Security,
MHCV Truck Display and Networking Session
