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Event Description: WIB Construction & Safety’s Durban Safety Conference 2025

Title:

Destination Safety & Health Innovation 2025

Theme: Making Africa safer, with relevant leaders, through innovative thinking and powerful engagements.

Date:

17 – 18 November 2025

Location:

Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban, South Africa

Overview:

WIB Construction & Safety is proud to present the 2025 Durban Safety Conference, a world-class three-day event designed to revolutionize the safety and health industry in Africa. With global and African thought leaders, professionals, and government dignitaries in attendance, this conference will explore innovative, cutting-edge approaches to occupational health and safety (OHS) that are rarely discussed on the continent.

Purpose:

The conference aims to spark a new era in how safety is practiced across Africa. Featuring industry experts including professors, doctors, coaches, and innovators, we will explore modern concepts such as neuroscience in safety, psychological safety, quantum safety, safety coaching, and the role of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Objectives:

1. Transform the African approach to health and safety with global insights
2. Encourage networking and partnerships among stakeholders across Africa
3. Foster innovation and practical implementation of new OHS strategies
4. Generate a minimum profit of R100,000 to fund future safety events

Target Audience:

1. Government Officials (e.g. SACPCMP, Dept. of Labour)
2. OHS Inspectors, Engineers, CEOs & Directors
3. Safety Managers, Safety Officers, Site & Project Managers
4. Health, Mining & Labour professionals from across Africa
5. Private OHS Consultants and Agencies

Keynote Topics Include:

1. Psychological Safety & Trust Building
2. Neuroscience in Safety Decision-Making
3. Safety Culture Transformation
4. Quantum Safety: Exploring Advanced Models
5. Rights-Based OHS Models
6. Coaching for Safety Results
7. The Role of Technology in Evolving Safety Standards
8. The 4th Industrial Revolution & Future of Safety
9. Psychosocial Stress: Management & Prevention
10. Effective Root Cause Analysis with TapRoot

Featured Speakers Include:

1. Prof. G. Janvier Gasana (Rwanda/USA)
2. Dr Ehi Iden (Nigeria)
3. Engr. Jamiu Badmos (Nigeria)
4. Dr Eynas Mubarak Berir (Sudan)
5. Dr Abednego Chigwada (Zimbabwe)
6. Dr Brett Solomon (South Africa)
7. Satchmore Muchiriri (Zimbabwe/South Africa)
8. Fabian Buckley (South Africa)
9. Dr Paloma Maripiha (Mozambique)
10. Wilson Kakumura (Zimbabwe)
11. Leighton Bennett (South Africa)
12. Warren Manning (South Africa)

Conference Format:

1. 500+ attendees
2. Large seminars, keynote presentations, and breakout sessions
3. Daily networking opportunities and cocktail receptions
4. Exhibition space for sponsors and vendors
5. Live music entertainment and social mixer on Day 3

Registration Packages:

1. Basic Package – R10,000
2. Includes branded gift pack, lunch, coffee breaks, access to sessions, digital materials, and networking opportunities.
3. Standard Package – R15,000
4. Includes all Basic benefits plus 3-night accommodation and Golden Ticket to meet speakers.
5. Executive Package – R20,000
6. Includes flights, transport, premium hotel stay, speaker meet-and-greet, live streaming access, and additional perks.

Delegate Journey Highlights:

1. Personalized lanyards and welcome gifts
2. Digital and printed programs
3. Telegram group for networking
4. Live band and socializing to close out the conference
5. Safe and organized transport & accommodation logistics

Extra Features:

1. CPD Points in collaboration with SACPCMP
2. Custom conference app for schedule tracking and engagement
3. Professional live streaming for remote participants
4. Volunteer teams, sponsor packages, and social media marketing campaigns

Why Attend?

This is not just another safety seminar. It is an opportunity to connect with global thought leaders, engage with groundbreaking topics, and be part of a transformational movement redefining how safety is viewed and practiced across Africa.