LIC 2026 · OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
One conference day. A focused investment journey.
Explore the latest published programme for 15 October 2026. Signed-in delegates can save priority sessions to My Agenda and receive in-app reminders shortly before they start.
LIVE DATABASE PROGRAMME
Build your conference agenda.
Published information below is controlled from the LIC Programme Command Centre. Changes are reflected immediately after publication.
08:0009:15
Guest Arrival and Registrations
Guest arrival, registration and accreditation.
📍 The Ranch Resort
09:1509:30
All Guests and Delegates are Seated
Guests and delegates take their seats ahead of the official opening.
📍 The Ranch Resort
09:3009:35
National Anthem Rendition & Safety Briefing
National Anthem followed by the venue safety briefing by The Ranch Resort Health and Safety Consultant, Mr Robin Tapinos.
📍 The Ranch Resort
09:3509:45
Opening Remarks
Opening remarks by the Programme Director.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Freddy Greaver
09:4509:55
Welcome Address
Welcome Address by Polokwane City Acting Executive Mayor, Cllr Joosuf Pemma.
📍 The Ranch Resort
09:5510:05
Limpopo at a Glance
Limpopo at a Glance video presentation.
📍 The Ranch Resort
10:0510:25
South Africa Investment Outlook, Trends and Limpopo Profile
DTIC presentation by Mr Maoto Molefane.
📍 The Ranch Resort
10:2510:35
A Limpopo that Works for All
A Limpopo that Works for All video.
📍 The Ranch Resort
10:3511:10
Tea Break / Media Interviews
Tea break and scheduled media interviews.
📍 The Ranch Resort
11:1011:20
Message of Support
Message of Support by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to South Africa, H.E. Ambassador Wu Peng.
📍 The Ranch Resort
11:2011:40
Address and Presentation of the Deputy President
Address and presentation of the Deputy President by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
📍 The Ranch Resort
11:4012:10
Keynote Address by the Deputy President
Keynote Address by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr Paul Mashatile.
📍 The Ranch Resort
12:1013:10
Panel 1 – Key Economic Network Infrastructure to Enable Limpopo Industrialisation and Ways to Facilitate its Delivery
Practical strategies to accelerate implementation and delivery of capital projects, including rail, road, electricity, ICT and water infrastructure.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Ms Nomfundo Mbatha
13:1014:10
Lunch
Lunch.
📍 The Ranch Resort
14:1015:10
Panel 2 – Aligning Bankable Capital Infrastructure Projects to Funding Channels
Explores strategies to align infrastructure project funding with capital funding avenues, lending criteria, partnerships and de-risking.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Dr Hope Muronga Schlueter
15:1016:10
Panel 3 – Linking Limpopo’s Critical Mineral Resources to Special Economic Zones
Discussion on beneficiation projects, SEZ progress, bottlenecks and strategic partnerships.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Thabo Moloto
16:1016:20
Showcasing Completed Investment Projects
Video clip of testimonials showcasing completed investment projects.
📍 The Ranch Resort
16:2016:40
Announcements of LIC 2026 Investment Pledges
Announcement of LIC 2026 Investment Pledges by MEC for LEDET, Dr Tshitereke Matibe.
📍 The Ranch Resort
16:4017:00
Closing Remarks by the Premier
Closing remarks by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, followed by transfer to The Ranch Resort for the networking dinner.
📍 The Ranch Resort
18:3018:40
Networking Cocktail – Welcome Remarks
Welcome remarks by Cllr Joosuf Pemma. Cocktail Programme Director: Mr Jason Ngobeni, LEDA GCEO.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Jason Ngobeni
18:4018:45
Networking Cocktail – Presentation of the Premier
Presentation of the Premier by Dr Tshitereke Matibe, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Jason Ngobeni
18:4519:15
Networking Cocktail – Address by the Premier
Address by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Jason Ngobeni
19:1519:25
Networking Cocktail – Musical Item
Musical item.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Jason Ngobeni
19:2519:40
Networking Cocktail – Closing Remarks
Closing remarks by Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, Executive Mayor, Capricorn District Municipality.
📍 The Ranch ResortModerator: Mr Jason Ngobeni
SMART DELEGATE JOURNEY
Open Delegate Hub →Save the sessions that matter.
When you are signed in, bookmarked sessions become part of your personal agenda. The platform generates an in-app reminder when a saved published session is within 15 minutes of starting.