ABOUT
FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The dawn of a new era for our sector
The Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) is pleased to announce that our 9th annual conference will take place in-person at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 26 & 27 May 2022.
The property development and construction sector has been through two turbulent years, following a prolonged period of constricted growth and many other challenges even before Covid-19, mainly around red tape and bureaucracy. However, we believe a new day is dawning, and with renewed optimism on the horizon, this year’s conference seeks to find the best solutions with which to overcome the challenges. If anything, what the pandemic has shown us is how important it is to move fast, adapt quickly and embrace innovations. Join us for a groundbreaking 2022 annual conference as we bring the private and public sectors back together to examine a way forward from surviving to thriving in the Built Environment.
With thanks to the following sponsors:
PROGRAMME
| CONFERENCE DAY 1 THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022 | 07h30 – 18h30 | ||
| Time | Programme | |
| 07h30 | 08h30 | Registration and refreshments |
| 08h30 | 08h40 | Welcome by Day 1 Conference Facilitator, Africa Melane – Host of the “Early Breakfast” show, 702 and CapeTalk |
| 08h40 | 09h20 | Keynote address: From surviving to thriving – the importance of partnerships and what it takes to mobilise a “movement” This keynote session has kindly been sponsored by The Amdec Group |
| 09h20 | 09h50 | Industry response and address by WCPDF Chairperson, Deon van Zyl |
| 09h50 | 10h00 | Africa Melane – Host of the “Early Breakfast” show, 702 and CapeTalk to chair a short discussion between Dr Imtiaz Sooliman and Deon van Zyl |
| 10h00 | 10h30 | Refreshments / Exhibition opens to attendees |
| 10h30 | 12h30 | SESSION 1: INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT – ARE OUR INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FIT FOR PURPOSE? Presentation: Overdue changes on the public infrastructure procurement regulatory framework in South Africa Presentation: Infrastructure procurement reforms needed to accelerate and deepen meaningful transformation in the built environment Presentation: Infrastructure procurement reforms needed to realise the vision of a capable developmental state Presentation: Contributing to sustainable development and social cohesion through infrastructure procurement Bafikile Bonke Simelane – SACPCMP Vice President and MBSA Past President to chair a panel discussion with the above speakers |
| 12h30 | 13h30 | Networking buffet lunch |
| 13h30 | 15h00 | SESSION 2: THE ROLE OF MICRO-DEVELOPMENT IN DELIVERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING Presentation: Micro-development in Cape Town – setting the scene (a brief history) Presentation: Financing micro-developments of residential rental stock Presentation: How municipalities can incentivise micro-developers Presentation: The path of a micro-development – from concept to delivery Rob McGaffin to chair a panel discussion with the above speakers who will be joined by Velda Derrocks – Regional Manager: Western Cape & Eastern Cape, TUHF and Mark Schonrock – Property Development Executive, Concor Developments |
| 15h00 | 15h30 | Refreshments |
| 15h30 | 16h55 | SESSION 3: PITCHING FOR INVESTMENT – THINKING, PLANNING AND INNOVATION Western Cape Premier Alan Winde to present his overall vision for attracting and pitching investment to the Western Cape, following which he will facilitate a discussion with the Executive Mayors of five of the larger provincial municipalites who will share their strategies to attract investment, including:
Africa Melane – Host of the “Early Breakfast” show, 702 and CapeTalk to chair a short audience Q&A with Premier Alan Winde and his panel |
| 16h55 | 17h00 | Day 1 closing by WCPDF Chairperson, Deon van Zyl |
| 17h00 | 18h30 | NETWORKING COCKTAIL PARTY Hosted by Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis – City of Cape Town |
| CONFERENCE DAY 2 FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2022 | 07h30 – 16h00 | ||
| Time | Programme | |
| 07h30 | 08h30 | Registration and refreshments / Exhibition open to attendees |
| 08h00 | 08h30 | Annual General Meeting of the WCPDF |
| 08h30 | 08h35 | Welcome by Day 2 Conference Facilitator, Andrew Boraine – CEO, Western Cape Economic Development Partnership (EDP) |
| 08h35 | 08h50 | Overview of Day 1 by WCPDF Treasurer, Rod MacPhail |
| 08h50 | 10h20 | SESSION 4: THE RISE, FALL AND RISE AGAIN OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Keynote address: The Great Property Staggering – how commercial, residential, retail and industrial property have survived the pandemic Dion Chang will join John Matthews – Garden Cities Group CEO and CASA Chairperson who will chair a panel discussion on How commercial, residential, retail and industrial spaces are being reimagined (Cape Town case studies) with the following panellists: Murray Clark – CEO & Founder, Neighbourgood introducing the concept of When WFH and commercial property meet Rob Kane – CEO, Boxwood Property Fund and Chairperson, Cape Town Central City Improvement District introducing the concept of Pre- and post-pandemic: how does a thriving downtown re-emerge after Covid-19? Riaan Munnik – Regional Development Manager, Growthpoint Properties introducing the concept Do REITs still believe in the Western Cape? |
| 10h20 | 10h50 | Refreshments |
| 10h50 | 12h50 | SESSION 5: THE WAY FORWARD – TIME FOR RATEPAYERS & TAXPAYERS TO SET THE SCORECARD Presentation: Introduction to the Municipal/Government scorecard Presentation: The rise of active citizens Presentation: Towards creating a forum for inclusion and participation: Bringing life to the “Town Talks” concept Andrew Boraine – CEO, Western Cape Economic Development Partnership (EDP) to chair a panel discussion with the above speakers |
| 12h50 | 13h50 | Networking buffet lunch |
| 13h50 | 15h10 | SESSION 6: SERVICES: THE IMPORTANCE OF LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR BULK INFRASTRUCTURE Presentation: Enabling Planners to plan the parameters for bulk infrastructure Presentation: The Engineer’s role in planning bulk infrastructure Presentation: The importance of partnerships between Chief Engineers and Chief Financial Officers when planning for infrastructure Presentation: The Private Sector – how its role in infrastructure planning can be optimised Alwyn Laubscher – Founder & COO, AL&A to chair a panel discussion with the above speakers |
| 15h10 | 15h20 | Day 2 closing by WCPDF Chairperson, Deon van Zyl |
| 15h20 | 16h00 | Refreshments / Conference and exhibition ends |
VENUE
The conference will be taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Africa’s leading convention centre located in the heart of Cape Town’s business and entertainment centre. It is located at the entrance to Cape Town’s buzzing CBD, within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront and a selection of world class hotels, and is mere minutes away from Table Mountain, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The purpose built event complex consists of CTICC 1 and CTICC 2, which are connected by the Skybridge and boast a total floor space of 140 855m².
The WCPDF conference and exhibition will be taking in Auditorium 2 (conference room), Strelitzia Conservatory (registration, catering, cocktail party and networking area) and Strelitzia Restaurant (exhibition and networking area), all located within CTICC 1.
FEES & REGISTRATION
| WCPDF MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | STUDENTS* | |||||||
| Early bird | Normal | Late | Early bird | Normal | Late | Early bird | Normal | Late | |
| Two-day conference | R5 990.00 | R6 590.00 | R7 190.00 | R6 990.00 | R7 590.00 | R8 190.00 | R2 000.00 | R2 300.00 | R2 600.00 |
| VAT @ 15% | R898.50 | R988.50 | R1 078.50 | R1 048.50 | R1 138.50 | R1 228.50 | R300.00 | R345.00 | R390.00 |
| TOTAL | R6 888.50 | R7 578.50 | R8 268.50 | R8 038.50 | R8 728.50 | R9 418.50 | R2 300.00 | R2 645.00 | R2 990.00 |
| One-day only (26th or 27th) | R3 200.00 | R3 500.00 | R3 800.00 | R3 800.00 | R4 100.00 | R4 400.00 | R1 100.00 | R1 200.00 | R1 300.00 |
| VAT @ 15% | R480.00 | R525.00 | R570.00 | R570.00 | R615.00 | R660.00 | R165.00 | R180.00 | R195.00 |
| TOTAL | R3 680.00 | R4 025.00 | R4 370.00 | R4 370.00 | R4 715.00 | R5 060.00 | R1 265.00 | R1 380.00 | R1 495.00 |
Additional tickets for partners:
- Cocktail party (day 1): R347.83 ex VAT / R400 incl VAT.
- 10% for five or more delegates.
- 20% for 10 or more delegates.
Registrations:
- Early bird: Extended for registrations made until 6 May 2022.
- Normal: For registrations between 7 and 18 May 2022.
- Late: For registrations from 19 May 2022.
Do you need accommodation?
We have secured a special rate for WCPDF 2022 conference delegates at the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town Hotel. To find out more, click here.
Terms & Conditions:
- Registration fees include: full access to the conference and exhibition; morning, mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments; lunch daily; parking daily; day one cocktail party.
- Registration fees exclude accommodation and transport, where applicable.
- *Student rates apply to people under the age of 25 registered as full time students at tertiary education establishments. Student number and ID number will be required on registration.
- Registration must take place online with payments made via credit card or EFT. Registration queries may be submitted to info@sbs.co.za or by calling 0713481780.
- Cancellations submitted eight or more working days from the start of the conference will qualify for a full refund.
- Cancellations submitted in writing within seven working days of the start of the conference will not qualify for a refund, but name substitutions will be accepted.
- WCPDF, CTICC and SBS Conferences & Exhibitions shall not be held liable for personal accidents, losses or damage to the private property of registered delegates. Delegates should make their own arrangements in respect of personal insurance.
Covid-19 Contingency / Vis Major:
- All Covid-19 regulations as stipulated by the Government and in turn the conference venue will be followed, the details of which will be shared closer to the date of the conference.
- In the case of a government lockdown or any other Vis Major situation, the live event will be converted to a virtual event. Delegate registrations will be transferred accordingly and delegates will receive a 70% refund on fees already paid. A full refund may be requested if delegates are unable to attend the virtual event.
Privacy Policy:
- The information collected during registration will be used to communicate with you regarding your participation at this conference and/or to share industry-related information, including work undertaken by the WCPDF on behalf of the industry they represent. You may unsubscribe at any time.
EXHIBITION
Come and meet our exhibitors at the 2022 conference!
You can visit our exhibitor page here. Alternatively, click on each exhibitor logo below to view their exhibitor profile and schedule a meeting at their stand during the conference.
We have a limited number of space-only options available for exhibitors. To find out more, contact Kim on info@sbs.co.za.
Sponsors
The WCPDF would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the following sponsors of the 2022 conference and the 2021/22 WCPDF patrons for their valuable support.
You can visit our sponsor page here. Alternatively, click on each sponsor logo below to view their sponsor profile and schedule a meeting during the conference.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Kim on info@sbs.co.za.
CPD Points
CPD accredition has been granted by the following associations:
| ECSA accreditation | CPD credits can be claimed as an ECSA Category 3(b) Self-Study Activity. Attendance certificates will be supplied as verification. |  |
| SACAP accreditation provided by CIfA | Day 1 (26 May 2022): 1.5 CPD Credits in Category 1. Day 2 (27 May 2022): 1.125 CPD Credits in Category 1. |
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| SACPCMP accreditation | Day 1 (26 May 2022): 10 CPD Hours in Category A Core. Day 2 (27 May 2022): 7 CPD Hours in Category A Core. |
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| SACPLAN accreditation | Day 1 (26 May 2022): 5 CPD Points in Focus Area 6, Sub-area 6.7). Day 2 (27 May 2022): 5 CPD Points in Focus Area 6, Sub-area 6.7). |
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| SACQSP accreditation provided by ASAQS | Day 1 (26 May 2022): 5 CPD Hours in Category 1. Day 2 (27 May 2022): 4 CPD Hours in Category 1. |
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| SAGC accreditation | Day 1 (26 May 2022): 1 CPD Credit in Category 1. Day 2 (27 May 2022): 1 CPD Credit in Category 1. |
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Attendees will need to complete a digital CPD register for each day attended. Links to the registers will be emailed to all attendees by 01 June for completion by 06 June. CPD certificates will be issued by 30 June 2022.
Organising Committee
The 9th Annual WCPDF Conference is being organised by:
Alwyn Laubscher (Conference Chairperson)
Deon van Zyl
Carola Koblitz
Bafikile Bonke Simelane
Simon Nicks
Tashreeq Jaffar
Kim Kilpatrick (WCPDF & SBS Conferences & Exhibitions)
Peter Aspinall (SBS Conferences & Exhibitions)
Chris Laubscher (SBS Conferences & Exhibitions
Demi Coetzee (SBS Conferences & Exhibitions)
Contact Us
For registration queries, please contact:
Strategic Business Services t/a SBS Conferences & Exhibitions
Telephone
+27 71 348 1780
Email
info@sbs.co.za
Postal Address
PO Box 1586, Durbanville, 7551
Hosted By
The 9th Annual WCPDF Conference is being hosted by
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