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Date: 7 March 2025
Conference: 08:45 – 17:00
Cocktail function: 17:00 to 19:00
CSIR International Convention Centre
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Join us at the highly anticipated Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025, proudly brought to you by the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) in partnership with defenceWeb. Building on the success of the 2023 event, this year’s conference promises to be an even more dynamic platform for fostering strategic collaboration.
This one-day event will gather influential leaders from government, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and the private sector to discuss innovative solutions for strengthening South Africa’s defence and security landscape. Focusing on the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), the conference will address industry challenges and explore opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and enhanced national security.
Sponsorship opportunities: Contact Robert Mace at [email protected] to support this pivotal industry event.
Deputy Ministerial Keynote Address: Hon. Major Gen. (Ret) Bantubonke Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence & Military Veterans, on Exploring a Partnership for the Implementation of the Defence Review.
Panel Discussions: Sessions on joint development, innovation, technology transfer, and funding models.
Networking Opportunities: Facilitating connections between potential partners, including a closing cocktail function.
Exhibition: Leading companies showcasing products, services, and capabilities.
Case Studies: Successful PPP projects and initiatives within the defence sector.
Sandile Ndlovu, Executive Chairperson of AMD, underscores the importance of this event:
“Strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors is vital for the growth of our defence industry. This conference provides a crucial platform for dialogue, enabling us to address challenges, foster innovation, and enhance national security and economic development.”
Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa believes that public-private partnerships (PPPs) provide the agility, innovation, and resource mobilisation needed to keep South Africa’s defence systems robust and responsive. He will be elaborating on this with a keynote address at the upcoming Public-Private Partnership for Defence and Security Conference. “By fostering collaboration between government, industry leaders, and The post No single entity can address modern defence and security challenges in isolation – Holomisa appeared first on defenceWeb.
The Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025 is proudly brought to you by the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) in partnership with defenceWeb.
Join us at the Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference 2025 to see AMD’s vision in action – bringing together key players to shape the future of South Africa’s defence and security sector.
Date: 7 March 2025
Conference: 08:45 – 17:00
Cocktail function: 17:00 to 19:00
CSIR International Convention Centre
ADD TO CALENDAR
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