Program of Events - Automechanika
Program of Events - Automechanika
Program of Events - Automechanika
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<strong>Automechanika</strong> South Africa 2011<br />
<strong>Program</strong>me <strong>of</strong> <strong>Events</strong> and Academy content<br />
Time Event Venue<br />
WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH<br />
07:00 - 12:30 Joint conference (Motor Industry Workshop Association, Engine Remanufacturers' Black Eagle C<br />
Association and SA Diesel Fuel Injection Association)<br />
Welcome - Thys van Eck - National Chairman <strong>of</strong> ERA<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> diesel fuel injection - Paul Benato (Parts Incorporated)<br />
Consumer Protection Act: The law and me in my workshop - RMI 4 LAW<br />
Future <strong>of</strong> workshops in SA - Les McMaster (National Chairman <strong>of</strong> MIWA)<br />
What impact future technology will have on diesel pump rooms - Dave Stalker (Robert Bosch)<br />
Closure - Chris le Roux (National Chairman <strong>of</strong> SADFIA)<br />
08:00 - 15:30 SA Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA) Conference Black Eagle A & B<br />
New repair technologies - BASF<br />
Electronic payments platform - Nedbank<br />
State <strong>of</strong> the South African economy<br />
New legislation affecting the motor body environment - Panel discussion<br />
CPA / DOT / Towing / OHS / Waste Management<br />
Launch <strong>of</strong> new grading system<br />
South African and international insurance environment motor repair claims - Santam<br />
Manufacturing design technologies and the effects it has on repair capabilities<br />
The international motor body repair environment - Thatcham (UK)<br />
Insurers and repairers working together - the way forward - DTI<br />
Grants and funding for SMME's - DTI<br />
Launch <strong>of</strong> new Assessor / Estimator accreditation programme<br />
08:00 - 12:00 Motor Parts & Equipment Association Conference Bateleur B<br />
Opening and welcome address - Alistair Dyer (National Chairman <strong>of</strong> MPEA)<br />
Overview and accessibility <strong>of</strong> SABS - Desmond Govender (SABS Manager : Certification)<br />
Regulating automotive industry - Duncan Mutengwe (NRCS Manager : Automotive)<br />
and Lancelot Riyano (NRCS)<br />
Addressing delays at Customers (Gideon Dipitso (Manager)<br />
08:30 - 10:00 Media Breakfast VIP Room<br />
09:00 Opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>Automechanika</strong> South Africa 2011<br />
10:00 - 12:00 Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) Automotive Investor Conference Bateleur A<br />
jointly hosted with the Gauteng Provincial Government<br />
10:00 - 12:00 SA Vehicle and Body Builders' Association (SAVABA) Conference Milner's Corniche<br />
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) - Don Duntley<br />
The launch <strong>of</strong> Vehicle Builders' Training - Dr. Tholisa Naiker (Institute for Quality)<br />
Current Legislation pertaining to Manufacturers, Importers and Body Builders (MIB's) -Mrs Alta Swanepoel<br />
Labour Relations Amendment Bill - Mrs Aruna Ranchod (RMI)<br />
Panel discussion<br />
Closing address - Jeff Osborne (RMI)<br />
16:00 - 21:00 MerSETA Industry and Vocational (FET) Education Networking Session Milner's Corniche<br />
18:00 - 21:00 Opening function and Innovation Awards presentation Hall 10B<br />
18:00 - 21:00 SAMBRA Gala Banquet, including the presentation by KA Smart <strong>of</strong> the CSI Body Repairer Award Black Eagle B<br />
18:00 - 21:00 Midas Dinner Midas Centre
THURSDAY, 10 MARCH<br />
Time Event Venue<br />
07:00 - 13:30 Retail Motor Industry organisation (RMI) Conference Black Eagle A, B & C<br />
"The Retail Motor Industry - a South African Business Perspective"<br />
Welcome - Jeff Osborne (CEO <strong>of</strong> the RMI)<br />
Key note address 2011--2020 The decade <strong>of</strong> action for road safety<br />
Speaker from the Department <strong>of</strong> Transport<br />
The inside track on the new Companies Act - Dr. Johan Erasmus (Regulatory analyst: Deloitte)<br />
Addressing the critical shortage <strong>of</strong> technical expertise - Grant Driver (International speaker)<br />
Consumer Protection Act: Risks and opportunities - Brandon Cohen (Compliance Manager: AMH)<br />
Franchising: The gateway to business growth - Pr<strong>of</strong> Kobus Malan (Consultant)<br />
Clean fuels: The impact on the SA fuel and motor industry - Anton Molden (SAPIA)<br />
Conclusion: John Fraser (Classic Business)<br />
Appreciation and closure - Mrs Ferose Oaten (President <strong>of</strong> the RMI)<br />
07:45 - 16:30 Midas Group Franchise Conference Midas Centre<br />
10:00 - 12:00 The Road Freight Association (RFA) Meeting Office 16<br />
16:00 - 20:00 MerSETA Successful Entrepreneurs Networking Session Milner's Corniche<br />
FRIDAY, 11 MARCH<br />
07:00 - 12:00 Tyre Dealers & Fitment Association (TDAFA) breakfast and road show Black Eagle A<br />
Consumer Protection Act : TDAFA and the CPA 68/2008 - Trade-related implications -Pr<strong>of</strong>. Nick Grobler<br />
Risk analysis - Frans Cronje <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Risk Analysis<br />
Update on the Waste Tyre Regulations<br />
07:30 - 11:00 Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) Executive Breakfast Midas Centre<br />
10:00 Transport departs for a visit to the Automotive Supplier Park in Rosslyn Departure behind Hall 9<br />
12:00 - 16:30 AIDC Employment Skills Development Agency (ESDA) Graduation Ceremony Bateleur A & B<br />
17:00 - 19:30 MerSETA Three Motor Trades Skills Competition - Awards Ceremony Hall 6 Restaurant<br />
SATURDAY, 12 MARCH<br />
10:00 - 15:00 Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) team-building and networking Roy's Beer Garden<br />
11:30 - 13:00 <strong>Automechanika</strong> SA Exhibitor Prizegiving Office 16<br />
15:00 <strong>Automechanika</strong> South Africa 2011 closes
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