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"Delivering Tools for Mobility & Regional Connectivity"

Across the African continent, the end of the pandemic has witnessed a surge in road construction projects which are expected to boost regional integration by reducing transit times, facilitating trade and cross-border movement of people, opening up access to tourism, and stimulating the economy.

Against this backdrop, achieving Africa’s regional connectivity vision remains hinged on delivering climate-resilient transportation corridors, achieving efficiency gains through improved procurement, financing and contract management, and ensuring a higher level of service and safety to all road users.

The 3rd IRF Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition pursues the objective of exploring a range of policies and mechanisms aimed at offering policy makers practical options to ensure road & transportation program continue supporting the region’s sustainable development goals and socio-economic objectives.

Congress Topics

  • Adopting a long-term transport infrastructure funding & procurement framework for the continent
  • Delivering “Vision Zero” for Safer Road Mobility
  • Introducing World-Class Traffic Engineering & Management Solutions in a Region on the Move
  • Enhancing the Quality of the Transportation Network through Durable Pavement Design, Climate-Resilient Infrastructure & Preventive Asset Management Strategies

National Host Agencies & Knowledge Partners

  • Ministry of Roads & Highways
  • Ministry of Transport
  • Ministry of Railways Development
  • Ghana Institution of Engineering

Who Should Attend 

  • African Road Agencies & Road Maintenance Funds
  • Construction Contractors, Engineers & Managers
  • Road & Traffic Solution Manufacturers, Suppliers and Distributors
  • Design Consultants, Engineers & Managers
  • Engineering Services Professionals
  • Transport Research Institutes
  • University Researchers, Professors & Students
  • Civil Society representatives, including road safety advocacy groups
  • International Development Specialists & Financing Institutions

The Scientific & Technical Committee of IRF has selected 6 tracks for inclusion in the international call for abstracts & presentations. Abstracts shall be written in English and should not exceed 250 words.

  • Road Financing & Procurement Strategies
  • Transport Infrastructure Asset Management
  • Green & Resilient Road Materials
  • Improving the Safety of All Roads Users
  • Solutions for Low Volume Roads
  • Urban Congestion Mitigation Strategies & Solutions

Abstract Deadline: February 15, 2023

Submit your Abstract & Presentations

Technology Showcase

Exhibition booth (3x3) only (limited availability)
IRF Members: 2,500 USD
Non Members: 2,750 USD
Charge includes shell scheme & fascia board, standard booth furniture, power supply and three delegate passes per booth reserved

Sales enquiries:

Ghana:
Ing. Dr. Patrick Amoah Bekoe, Africa Regional Manager, pbekoe@irf.global +233 26 843 0889

International:
Magid Elabyad, Senior Vice President, melabyad@irf.global

Floor Plan

Place your company’s brand, products and services at center stage during this high-level industry event. With an exhibit or sponsorship package you can build greater market awareness by increasing your exposure in front of top decision makers, government officials and buyers who are directly involved with road and transport infrastructure industry programs

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MEMBER COST $12,500$7,500$4,000
NON-MEMBER COST$15,000$9,000$7,000
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPONSORSHIPS13Unlimited
NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS 542
OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT
(Plenary Session)
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Excellence in Roads African Award Program

Dossier d’information en langue française Apply Online by March 15

The IRF “Excellence in Roads” African Awards program was launched to recognize advances in the design and delivery of safe, resilient and sustainable road infrastructure supporting Africa’s drive towards economic prosperity, social development, and regional integration.

The Award is open to any category of applicant (public agency, academic & research institutions, private contractors, engineering consultancies, etc.) regardless of their country of establishment, provided the project, product or process has been rolled out in an African country or explicitly addresses African markets. Each category will recognize up to three sub-categories representing “best in class” practices for project design, project delivery, and project promotion.

Winning entries will be presented at the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd IRF Africa Regional Congress.

Categories

The Award recognizes project in the following categories:

• Road Safety:
Entries in this category should demonstrate significant contributions to improving road safety on African roads by devising concepts, products, processes and/or systems in relation to road infrastructure, road/vehicle interaction or driver behavior. Entries will be evaluated on successful and possibly quantified efforts to reduce road casualty numbers and/or seriousness.

• Urban Mobility & Traffic Management:
This category recognizes efforts to plan and develop Africa’s cities, responding to the twin challenges of enhanced mobility demand and reduced environmental footprint. Winning projects will demonstrate their systemic impact, notably by fostering seamless connections across travel modes or by y using advanced or original traffic management concepts to accommodate present and future traffic.

• Resilient Infrastructure
Entries in this category will demonstrate significant achievements in building or maintaining road infrastructure assets (including road bridges and tunnels) expected to withstand expected climate impacts such as changes in rainfall, flooding, and sea-level rise as well as extreme weather events. Winning projects may include vulnerability assessment tools and technologies designed to provided redundancy and resilience.

Application process:

The application package must include:
1. A completed application form
2. A project summary (<500 words) explaining how the project meets the criteria of the category in which it has been submitted
3. Supporting explanatory materials including slides, photographs, drawings, diagrams, or videos (max 4 supporting materials for each application)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All materials must clearly identify the name of the project as well as the award category. The selection panel is not obligated to select an award recipient in each category. Rather, the panel will recognize only those submissions that show outstanding merit. The panel also has the discretion to recognize submissions that do not win an award, yet show exceptional merit.

Entries are open to projects that may have been recognized in other award programs, provided that they have not been recognized in a previous IRF competition. There is no limit to the number of entries an organization may submit.

Apply Online by March 15

Venue

Accra International Conference Centre

Address: Castle Rd, Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 24 445 2852

Recommended Hotels

Accra City Hotel
+233 (0) 302 633 863 +233 (0) 577 600 447
Barnes Road, West Ridge, GA-107-5500 Accra / Ghana
www.accracityhotel.com reservations@accracityhotel.com

$140.00 per Standard room (Single Occupancy)
$160.00 per Superior Room (Single Occupancy)
$170.00 per Twin Room (Double Occupancy with 2 Separate Beds)
The above quoted rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast, free wifi, tax and complimentary minibar as well as a 10% commission on all reservations.

UNIQUE BOOKING CODE: IRFAPRIL23
Delegates are invited to make reference to the booking code when contacting the hotel: reservations@accracityhotel.com


Holiday Inn Accra Airport
PMB CT97 Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

Contact Tel: +233(0) 302 740930

gideon.ansah@holidayinnaccraairport.com

Rate: $165 per night
UNIQUE BOOKING CODE: IRFHI23
Delegates are invited to make reference to the booking code when contacting the hotel: gideon.ansah@holidayinnaccraairport.com

Travellers are strongly advised to ensure that they have all the necessary documents before arriving in Ghana.

Entry Requirements for Ghana

All visitors to Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or legal travel documents.

All visitors entering Ghana must have valid entry visas issued by a Ghana diplomatic mission or consulate abroad or any other visa issuing authority mandated by the Ghana Government to act on its behalf. (ECOWAS nationals and those of other countries with which the Government of Ghana has specific bilateral agreements, are exempted)

All travellers above nine (9) months coming into or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever at least Ten (10) days from the proposed date of travel and where already vaccinated, provide evidence (certificate).

The visa grants entry into Ghana within the stipulated time frame. Please note that the period of permitted stay in Ghana will be endorsed by Ghana Immigration at the point of entry. Applicants are therefore advised to contact the Ghana Immigration Service if their stay will extend beyond the endorsed period of permitted stay.

Conditions for the Issue of Visa

The visa may be granted for single or multiple entry. First time visitors are not eligible to 1 year entry visa and above. visa may be granted for single or multiple entry.

Issued Visas must be utilized within three months of the date of issue.

Visitors travelling on Business or on a VISIT visa are required to furnish evidence of the fact. IRF is available to issue letters to all delegates confirming their participation in the Congress.

Proceed with visa application

More Information

Magid Elabyad & Patrick Bekoe

+1 703 535 1001

africa@irf.global

International Road Federation

Details

Start:
April 26 @ 09:30
End:
April 28 @ 17:30
Venue:
Accra International Conference Centre
Address:
Castle Rd, Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana

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Cost:
GHANA DELEGATES:

Ghana Delegates (public & academic sectors): 2,000 GHS

Ghana Delegates (all other delegates): 2,500 GHS

Ghana Students:1,200 GHS (upon justification)

OTHERS:

Speakers: 400 USD

Sub-Saharan Africa Delegates: 400 USD

IRF Members: 550 USD

Others: 750 USD

Workshop:
100 USD/1,200 GHS (access to the workshops only)
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Organizer:
Magid Elabyad
Phone:
+1 703 535 1001
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