FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Conference
FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Conference

While it is our intention to go ahead with the FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Infrastructure Conference, with current uncertainty and the pace of developments with regard to COVID-19, the conference will not be held in April 2020. There are a variety of options and timeframes currently under review.

Current registrations will be cancelled and refunded. Sponsors and exhibitors will be refunded and can be re-contracted when future plans are confirmed.

Please look out for communications from the Conference Secretariat

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Dear Colleagues,

The Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana (ACEB) and the Group of African Member Associations of FIDIC (GAMA) are proud to present the 27th Annual FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference.

 

The FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference is the premier networking opportunity for African consulting engineers. It provides a forum to share ideas on best practice and attracts consulting engineers, national, provincial, and local government officials, state-owned enterprises, funding agencies, contractors, suppliers of construction equipment and materials, investors, and other stakeholders in the built environment from the public and private sectors.

 

The environment in which we conduct our business is extremely challenging, with economic challenges and various social and political dynamics across the continent of Africa, as well as in the rest of the world, developed and developing countries alike. It is clear that the world as we know it, the consulting engineering environment as we know it, is changing.

 

Infrastructure development in Africa is critical in bringing about the social development and economic growth that is so necessary. 27th Annual FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference. provides us all, as role players, the opportunity to interrogate the challenges and opportunities in our sector and our region and to explore strategic partnerships going forward.

 

Partnerships between the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) and its Member Associations and the regional group, GAMA, will ensure quality and uniformity in the practice of consulting engineering and will create a conducive business environment for working within Africa. The conference will provide opportunities to learn from each other effective ways of dealing with diverse challenges in order to achieve value for money and improve quality of life of the people of Africa.

 

Join us as we discover “The role of consulting engineers in a changing world: the African perspective”.

 

Yours sincerely,

Ms Gaonyatsege Kwakwa

Chair, Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana (ACEB)

Ms Gaonyatsege Kwakwa

Chair, Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana (ACEB)

FIDIC

FIDIC, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers, is the global representative body for national associations of consulting engineers and represents more than one million engineering professionals and 40,000 firms in more than 100 countries worldwide.

 

Founded in 1913, FIDIC is charged with promoting and implementing the consulting engineering industry’s strategic goals on behalf of its Member Associations and with disseminating information and resources of interest to its members.

GAMA

GAMA is the FIDIC Group of African Member Associations. GAMA represents the interests of the industry in the African region and supports FIDIC activities at national and regional levels. The group also organises the annual FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference, the major event for networking and capacity building in the consulting engineering sector in Africa. Current GAMA membership stands at 30 member countries.

YOUR HOSTS, THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS BOTSWANA (ACEB)

ACEB, founded in 1984, is the voice of the consulting engineering industry in Botswana. Membership is voluntary and open to local and international firms operating in Botswana, with a current membership of more than 40 firms. The services provided by ACEB member firms include civil, structural, infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, water/sewer, and geotechnical engineering, as well as contract and project management. ACEB is affiliated to FIDIC and GAMA.

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ACEB’S KEY OBJECTIVES
• To promote the advancement of the profession of consulting engineers
• To participate in national and international affairs which affect the profession
• To enhance the collective reputation and economic vitality of the members of the association
• To provide government, public bodies, and others with facilities for conferring with and ascertaining the collective views of consulting engineers
• To improve the quality of life for all by the promotion of superior engineering knowledge and skills and their application to projects with professionalism, integrity, independence of judgement, and sympathetic consideration of the environment
• To confer with associations representing fellow professions, manufacturers, contractors, and other persons engaged in engineering works on matters of common interest

 

ACEB COUNCIL
Gaonyatsege Kwakwa, Chairperson
Tebogo Tebogo, Vice Chairperson
Zibo Makosha, Immediate Past Chairperson
Saumil Parmar, Honorary Treasurer
Goodwill Madibela, Honorary Secretary
Portia Gilika, Vice Secretary
Kenne Botshologile, Additional Member
Michelle Sekgopa, YPF Chairperson

Recent Conferences

Programme at a Glance

Provisional Programme GAMA Future Leaders Programme

Sunday, 19 April 2020

Registration

GAMA Young Professionals Congress

GAMA Presidents, Directors, and Secretaries Meetings

Welcome Reception

Monday, 20 April 2020

Registration

FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Infrastructure Conference

GAMA Expo

Gala Dinner

Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Registration

FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Infrastructure Conference

GAMA Expo

Local Colour Night

 

Call for Papers (CLOSED)

THE ROLE OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER IN A CHANGING WORLD: THE AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE

 

Papers are invited for the 27th Annual FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference. This is an opportunity to share your work with African and international colleagues and to engage in dialogue on your topic.

Conference sub-themes

Challenges and Disruptions: The Consultant’s Experience

Project Procurement and Implementation

Integrity and Ethical Project Implementation

Infrastructure and Social Development: The Role of the Consulting Engineer

Engineering Achievements in Africa

Regulations and Engineering Standards: The African Perspective

Consulting engineers at all career stages are encouraged to submit abstracts. Abstracts will be peer reviewed. Acceptance will be based on content, available space, and overall programme balance. Authors whose abstracts are accepted for presentation will be requested to submit a full paper (4-6 pages, 2-column, GAMA format) and will be required to register for the conference.

Download the Call for Papers for more information.

Why attend?

For the new ideas and approaches that will make you more effective and efficient at work.

For the energy that you gain from interacting with likeminded engineering professionals.

For the fresh perspective that comes from a new learning environment.

For the opportunity to meet new vendors and suppliers in the GAMA Expo. To form new relationships and strengthen existing ones. To grow your practice and connect to collaborate.

But don’t take our word for it. Hear what past participants have to say.

  • "As a young professional engineer I was privileged to have had a great experience to interact with professionals from different African countries and share ideas."

  • "Good vibe from participants, good conversation. In general everyone wanted to resolve the issues. Very positive."

  • "The conference was great. We had a high number of young professionals participating in the conference unlike the past. The recognition of knowledge transfer and mentoring of the young professional was well presented and I personally hope that the trend continues."

  • "Met many very interesting people, particularly excited about female role models that I met."

  • "Excellent networking opportunities, could not be better"

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Social and Networking

Welcome Reception

Sunday, 19 April 2020

This social occasion welcomes all delegates to the conference with an opportunity to connect with colleagues and enjoy the anticipation of the conference days ahead.

 

This casual yet festive evening will take place in the exhibition hall. Canapes and a variety of beverages will be served.

Gala Dinner

Monday, 20 April 2020

The Gala Dinner at a FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference is always a highly-anticipated event. Wear your finest and enjoy a celebratory atmosphere with friends and colleagues at this special evening.

 

A delicious meal will be served as well as a variety of beverages. After the formalities, the dancefloor will be open!

Local Colour Night

Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Delegates gather together at a typically Tswana-style evening to enjoy an introduction to the culture of vibrant, inspirational, and beautiful Botswana.

 

Hosted at nearby Mokolodi Nature Reserve, a delicious buffet meal and a variety of beverages will be served under the stars, and the entertainment will give a taste of local imagination and originality.

 

National pride from all over Africa will be on display as delegates are invited to wear the traditional dress of their home country.

All three social events (Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner, Local Colour Night) are included in the registration fee for delegates, young professionals, and accompanying persons. When registering, you simply need to indicate if you will attend. If you would like to bring a guest that is not registered as an accompanying person, extra tickets are available for purchase (USD 20.00 for the Welcome Reception, USD 50.00 for the Gala Dinner, USD 40.00 for the Local Colour Night)

Registration

While it is our intention to go ahead with the FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Infrastructure Conference, with current uncertainty and the pace of developments with regard to COVID-19, the conference will not be held in April 2020. There are a variety of options and timeframes currently under review.

Current registrations will be cancelled and refunded. The Conference Organiser is ready to assist with registration enquiries so please don’t hesitate to get in touch: register@fidicgama2020.com

Accompanying Persons

Botswana’s capital city offers wonderful diversity and heritage and there is plenty to see and do during your stay in Gaborone.

An accompanying person’s programme showcasing the vibrant city of Gaborone is available for the enjoyment of those travelling with FIDIC-GAMA 2020 attendees. Registered accompanying persons are invited to attend the Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner and Local Colour Night.

The package also includes two half-day tours: Boat Cruise at Crocodile Pools, Notwane (15:00 – 17:00,  Monday, 20 April 2020) and Gaborone Cultural Tour (09:00 – 12:00, Tuesday, 21 April 2020). Details of these tours can be found on the Day tours page

Thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The 27th Annual FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference will be a thought-provoking forum where consulting engineers, policy makers, investment professionals, development experts, construction firms, and project managers share ideas and experiences and learn from each other.

 

 

Valuable benefits such as face-to-face networking, brand exposure, and lead generation opportunities are built in to each sponsorship package. More than 300 delegates from 16 African countries will attend the conference, and dedicated communications through the FIDIC network will ensure an international reach for sponsors of the conference.

 

 

Please download the sponsorship prospectus here and contact us with any questions. Jason Rade, our sponsorship manager at the Conference Organiser, is available on jason@africanagenda.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact

If you have any questions or comments, just let us know. Email us at info@fidicgama2020.com, call us on +27 (0)21 683 2934, or use the contact form. The FIDIC-GAMA 2020 Organiser will reply to you as soon as possible.