After the announced investment into infrastructure development to the value of R885,7bn in the 2025/26 fiscal year excitement is mounting for the 4th Annual Women and Leadership in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation conference, which will take place on 12-13 March, NH Collection Hotel, Sandton.  Bringing together public and private sector stakeholders to collaborate on opportunities available and talk business.

“Smart cities and smart business is the way forward and including women in engineering and infrastructure projects is part of building an innovative future” says organiser, Sudhira Sewsunker,  Pinpoint Stewards, she adds “investing in home grown-talent at a SA organised event shows that we have what it takes right here to build SA”

Starting proceedings for the conference will be, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Western Cape, Tertuis Simmers, who will deliver the keynote address on future proofing infrastructure development. The provincial ministry has also partnered with Pinpoint Stewards to expand the reach of this prestigious event and welcome media attention associated to the theme of the conference, to develop, unite and empower leaders within these sectors.

Other confirmed private and public sector speakers include:

• Dr Gugu Moche Group Exec: Digital Transformation and Acting DCEO: Research, Innovation, Impact Support & Advancement (RIISA) NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
• Takalani Netshipale, Civil Engineer KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (INFRASTRUCTURE)
• Celeste Le Roux, Founder and CEO REACT GROUP
• Vishaal Lutchman, Group Chief Executive Officer, GIBB
• Monique Schmidt, Implementation Coordinator Engineering & Capex ABINBEV
• Janice Foster, Managing Director – Energy ZUTARI
• Zandile Pule, Snr Manager: Asset Optimisation, Strategy and Systems Global GOLDFIELDS
• Retang Sandra Maphothoma, Technologist-Highways AECOM
• Natasha Ramkirpal Group Lead – Water Security Optimisation COCA COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA

The Women & Leadership conference welcome women and men, with a focus area on excelling women in male populated sectors to build diverse and more profitable teams. Your support indirectly supports young professionals - Pinpoint Stewards sponsors 20 post-graduate students to attend each year to find a mentor or job shadow opportunity at the two-day conference.

SPECIAL OFFER- host a table and register and pay before 28 February and each delegate will receive a welcome hamper worth R500.  Enquire about group discounts today info@pinpointstewards.co.za or register online www.pinpointstewards.co.za