| Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Forum and Excellence Awards | Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Forum and Excellence Awards | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/ct-web-header-epcm.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass2D92EF7683614E979582177D7AA07A0D"><p>The City's Corporate Project, Programme and Portfolio Management Department invites you to the first ever integrated <strong>Engineering, Project and Contract Management (EPCM) Forum and Excellence Awards </strong>on <strong>10 and 11 February 2025</strong><strong>.</strong> </p><p>The theme for the event this year is <strong>Infras</strong><strong><strong>tructure the Cape </strong>Town Way. </strong>Join us for two days of inspiring discussion topics that will<strong> </strong>include innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives aimed at navigating complex engineering, project construction and contract management challenges within the City. </p></div> | <h2 class="sectHeading">Overview<br></h2><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border">
<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>livestream</h4><p> We're excited to offer a livestream of the EPCM Forum, allowing you to participate in the discussions.<br><br>Join us on Youtube:
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<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://youtube.com/live/uIK3OdN6Mdo?feature%3Dshare&data=05%7c02%7cTaryn.Hoosain%40capetown.gov.za%7ca1d658e044e24d806aa408dd45dff8c7%7cff731495b3c844b393f86fca8fc5a699%7c0%7c0%7c638743550430877990%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=UhNrwH/l4Z3NMxX93fsT%2BpTrOn64e7aDI57Us3qN8WA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Civic Centre<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> |
<a href="https://youtube.com/live/G0jIEXrUBH8?feature=share" target="_blank">Banqueting Hall<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> |
<a href="https://youtube.com/live/864gryMVJRc?feature=share" target="_blank">Council Chambers<i class="icon link-external"></i></a></p></div></div><p>The EPCM Forum and Excellence Awards provides professionals from the engineering, project management and contract management sectors with an opportunity to discuss and explore best practices, challenges and innovative solutions related to infrastructure development and maintenance within the City of Cape Town. </p><h4>The forum aims to:</h4><ul><li>focus on creating and sustaining better infrastructure in the face of existing constraints through workshops, presentations, and panel discussions </li><li>offer an opportunity to celebrate excellence in the engineering, project and contract management fields, showcasing outstanding contributions </li><li>foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing between public and private sector stakeholders in the engineering, project, and contract management fields </li><li>facilitate discussions on overcoming infrastructure challenges, improving project delivery, and optimising resource allocation in Cape Town by bringing together professionals from these sectors,. </li><li>highlight successful case studies, encourage innovation, and explore strategic partnerships that can contribute to building sustainable and efficient infrastructure solutions for the city </li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Panel discussions</h2><p>The EPCM Forum and Excellence Awards will include a series of panel discussions on topics relevant to the City's Engineering, Project Construction and Contract Management departments. </p><p>We have invited a range of role players and decision-makers in the industry to share their knowledge, skills and expertise. </p><p>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/EPCM_Speaker_Biographies_2025.pdf" target="_blank">View the full list of keynote speakers</a>.<br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">What to expect</h2><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border">
<i class="info remember"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Remember</h4><p> Make sure you read the
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/EPCM_Forum_2025_Participant_Info_Sheet.pdf" target="_blank">
<strong>Participant Information Sheet</strong></a><strong> </strong>for dress code, parking and access-related information.</p></div></div><table style="width:553px;">
<caption style="text-align:left;">Day 1: Monday, 10 February 2025</caption>
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<strong>08:30 - 09:00</strong></td><td>Registration and sign-in</td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>09:00 - 09:10</strong></td><td>Session discussion</td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>09:10 - 09:25</strong></td><td> Welcome address<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1"><strong>09:25 - 11:00</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Keynotes 1 and 2<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1"><strong>11:00 - 15:50</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Full-day programme in parallel rooms</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">
<strong>15:50 - 16:30</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Reflection Session</td></tr></tbody></table>
<h4> Welcome address</h4><p>
<strong>Alderman Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor, City of Cape Town</strong><br></p><h4>Keynote Speaker 1: </h4><p>
<strong>Ms Malani Padayachee-Saman, Chief Executive Officer at Malani Padayachee and Associates (Pty) Ltd </strong><br><em>Building strong technical teams to successfully deliver infrastructure in the built environment.</em></p><h4> Keynote Speaker 2: </h4><p>
<strong>Dr Michelle Botha, Senior Lecturer at the Division for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies</strong><br><em>Promoting Inclusive Infrastructure: Lessons on an ethic of openness from the City of Cape Town Transversal Committee on Universal Access.</em></p><div class="mobile-scroll">
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<caption style="text-align:left;">Day 2: Tuesday, 11 February 2025</caption>
<thead><tr><th>Time</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>
<strong>08:30 - 09:00</strong></td><td>Registration and sign-in</td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>09:00 - 09:15</strong></td><td>Welcome address</td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>09:15 - 10:00</strong></td><td style="text-align:left;"> Keynote 1<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">
<strong>10:00 - 14:00</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Full-day programme in parallel rooms<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">
<strong>14:00 - 14:45</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Keynote 2</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">
<strong>15:00 - 16:30</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Excellence Awards</td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h4> Welcome address </h4><p>
<strong>Gareth Morgan, Executive Director: Future Planning and Resilience, City of Cape Town </strong></p><h4>Keynote Speaker 1: </h4><p>
<strong>Deon van Zyl, Chairman of The Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) </strong><br><em>Reading the Tea Leaves</em><em>. With 2026 being a local election year, what are the pressure and change points that must be acknowledged now and faced head-on to ensure our municipal future? </em></p><h4>Keynote Speaker 2: </h4><p>
<strong>Ruth Christine Lechler, MA HSG, Project Manager </strong><br><em>Project Professional Career Motivation: City of Cape Town Case Study” </em></p><div class="infographic bg-font-adjust-bg">
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<strong></strong><span class="infoGraphicSpan"><strong>EPCM FORUM 2025</strong></span><br><br>Download the programme.<br></p>
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<i class="icon download"></i>Download PDF</a> </figcaption> </div><h2 class="sectHeading">Programme highlights</h2><ul><li>Participants will come together to discuss important topics focused on engineering, project construction and contract management within the City of Cape Town. </li><li>
<strong>Format: In-person</strong><br>>Conference style<br>> Workshops<br>> Panel discussions<br>> Networking session<br>> Excellence Awards Ceremony </li></ul><h4>Key discussion topics:</h4><ul><li>Building strong technical teams to successfully deliver infrastructure in the built environment; </li><li> Promoting
<strong>Disability Inclusion and Participation</strong>: Lessons on an ethic of openness from the City of Cape Town Transversal Committee on Universal Access; </li><li>
<strong>Innovation as a Public - Private initiative</strong>: Experiences from the UK and around the World; </li><li>"<strong>Reading the Tea Leaves</strong>”; and </li><li>Project Professional Career Motivation: "<strong>City of Cape Town Case Study</strong>”</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Stay connected<br></h2><p>Follow us for the latest updates, news, and insights:</p><ul><li>
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<em>#EPCMFORUM2025; #InfrastructuretheCapeTownWay</em><br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2><ul><li>
<strong>General enquiries:</strong> <em><a href="mailto:EMB.Training@capetown.gov.za">EMB.Training@capetown.gov.za</a></em></li><li>
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<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/EPCMForumandExcellenceAwards_Contact_List.pdf" target="_blank">EPCM Forum 2025 Contact List</a></li></ul> | | GP0|#94fc6a82-d4ee-4836-b112-116c99127066;L0|#094fc6a82-d4ee-4836-b112-116c99127066|EPCM Forum and Excellence Awards;GTSet|#dc1a8a1b-0357-45bc-b768-7d9a89c8ef94;GPP|#780150fb-25ca-42e5-8afb-af3efe7e13a3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Join us on 10 and 11 February 2025 for the EPCM Forum and Excellence Awards. | 0 |
