BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Gauteng Precinct Management Associations (GPMA) - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Gauteng Precinct Management Associations (GPMA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gpma.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Gauteng Precinct Management Associations (GPMA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260625T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260623T113844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T114024Z UID:4830-1782378000-1782388800@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:GEF6 Closeout Webinar DESCRIPTION:An invitation from CoJ Development Planning:\n“In efforts to propel the City forward in commitments relating to climate change declarations\, while improving the livability and sustainability of Johannesburg\, the City partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and DBSA to implement a project titled: “Building a Resilient and Resource Efficient Johannesburg: Increased Access to Urban Services and Improved Quality of Life”\, via the Global Environment Facility Grant (funding cycle 6). \nAs the Project draws to an end\, a Project Close-Out Webinar will be held with the intent of sharing the consolidated results\, project impact and learnings for future application. This partnership has realized critical milestones in the low-carbon development trajectory for the City and has further resulted in immeasurable contributions to understanding the complexities of navigating climate commitments and project implementation in an ever-changing planning landscape in the South African context. \n As an important stakeholder in the development space\, you are invited to the public webinar\, sheduled for 25 June 2026 from 09h00 to 12h00.  Details are on the Poster attached\, including the resgisttration link which has been copied for your convince: Webinar Registration – Zoom” \nFor more info\, contact Jacqui Alexander URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/gef6-closeout-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260529T075039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T075119Z UID:4711-1780653600-1780664400@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:JBF Tourism Sub-Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Joburg Tourism invites Tourism Stakeholders to attend the JBF Tourism Sub-Committe meeting on Friday\, 5 June 2026\, at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Fourways from 10h00 -13h00. \nA draft agenda for the session has been circulated. Stakeholders are invited to submit agenda inputs for consideration and confirm attendance by no later than Wednesday\, 3 June 2026. \nPlease contact Tshepo Masipa\nCoordinator: Tourism Integration \nDRAFT JBF Agenda 05 June 2026 URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/jbf-tourism-sub-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Indaba Hotel\, Spa & Conference Centre\, Cnr Winnie Mandela Drive & Peter Wenning Road Fourways\,\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa ORGANIZER;CN="Joburg Tourism":MAILTO:Tshepom@joburgtourism.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260429T125724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T125724Z UID:4589-1779235200-1779407999@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:4th Annual Residential Investment & Development Summit DESCRIPTION:If you could fix one barrier in residential development in South Africa today\, what would it be? \nAt the upcoming 4th Annual Residential Investment & Development Summit\, industry leaders will unpack the challenges and explore practical solutions shaping the future of housing in South Africa. \nIf you are involved in residential development\, housing investment\, or urban planning\, this is a conversation worth being part of. \nVisit the Reside Summit website for more details. URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/4th-annual-residential-investment-development-summit/ LOCATION:Sandton Convention Centre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260422T140006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T140006Z UID:4541-1778608800-1778619600@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:IDP Business Session DESCRIPTION:IDP Meeting Schedule 2026_compressed \nThe IDP has a dedicated Business session on Tuesday 12 May at 18h00.\nThis is an online session. Scan the QR code on the schedule above for access to the meeting. URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/idp-business-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260427T145842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T145842Z UID:4584-1778025600-1778198399@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Urban Mobility Summit 2026  DESCRIPTION:Across African cities\, transport costs frequently exceed 20% of household income for low-income earners – not because mobility is scarce\, but because it’s unevenly distributed. Expanding networks without asking who they serve doesn’t close the gap. It paves over it. \nJoin the Urban Mobility Summit 2026 on 6-7 May 2026 in Rosebank\, Johannesburg for two days of real conversations and tangible outcomes. \nGeneral Access is now FREE – including plenary sessions\, thematic discussions\, curated city immersions\, and structured networking with municipalities\, professionals\, investors\, and civil society. \nFor those seeking a premium experience\, the Executive Pass (R1\,250) includes access to the Gala Dinner – an exclusive evening with industry leaders and decision-makers from across the sector. \nSeats are limited. Register today! \nGeneral Access | Executive Pass | Exhibit at UMS \nIn partnership with Uber\, C40 Cities\, SALGA\, CityCon Africa\, Mobility Centre for Africa\, Rosebank Management District\, Oxford Parks Management District\, and the Green Economy Journal. URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/urban-mobility-summit-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260430T133000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260427T193507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T193507Z UID:4586-1777550400-1777555800@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Strengthening SDG Collaboration DESCRIPTION:African Monitor invites you to the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (AFRSD) side event titled “Bridging the Divide: Experiences and Emerging Good Practice to Strengthen Cross-Society Collaboration for the SDGs and Beyond.” \nEvent Details:\nDate: 30 April 2026\nTime: 12:00-13:30 CAT \nRegistration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rYPVcERQRJabPBbHrdJdeg \nThe session will highlight key findings from a multi-country study exploring how whole-of-society engagement mechanisms are advancing SDG implementation across Africa. It is a platform for dialogue and exchange for civil society\, government\, and other stakeholders on strengthening inclusive and collaborative approaches to sustainable development. \nThe discussion will focus on: \nThe role of multi-stakeholder advisory bodies in advancing SDG implementation and reporting\nKey challenges and gaps in whole-of-society engagement mechanisms\nStrategies for navigating politically complex or low-trust environments\nInstitutional and resource requirements for effective collaboration URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/strengthening-sdg-collaboration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260422T134222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T134222Z UID:4536-1777474800-1777482000@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Defend Our Democracy Webinar DESCRIPTION:Defend Our Democracy invites you to a webinar discussing the state of democracy in South Africa\, with a focus on elections\, civic participation\, and public trust. \nDate: Wednesday\, 29 April 2026\nTime: 15:00\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4tZ2WOZ \nKey focus areas:\n• Emerging trends in voter behaviour and public trust\n• Electoral integrity and risks to democratic participation\n• The role of election observation in strengthening accountability \nThe session will also introduce the Defend Our Democracy 2026 Election Observation Campaign. \nJoin the conversation. URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/defend-our-democracy-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260224T073910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T074655Z UID:4349-1774483200-1774655999@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Local Government Property Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:SALGA invites all municipalities and partners in the residential property development sector to the second sitting of the Local Government Residential Property Development Summit. \nThe purpose of the summit is to create space for engagement between the public and private sectors to explore opportunities for enhancing performance in the residential property development market. \nSome of the key issues the summit will cover will include the following:\n– Dialogue on exploring housing and property development solutions\n– Knowledge exchange and learning that could benefit Municipalities.\n– Streamlining land development processes.\n– Partnership between municipalities and private sector in residential property development.\n– Technology and Innovation in the residential property sector \nIt is recommended that Municipalities consider delegating up to three representatives comprised of a political and administrative representatives of the following:\n– Human Settlements\n– Economic Development and Investment Promotion\n– Spatial Planning and Land Use Management\n– Finance \nThe Summit will take place as follows:\nDate : 26 – 27 March 2026\nTime : 09h00 – 16h00\nVenue: Modderfontein\, Sandton (RSVP for details) \nPlease confirm attendance by registering on the link provided in the document below.\nOr with Zodidi Meyiswa at: Tel: 012 369 8000; Cell: 083 7259276; Fax:012 369 8001/ 086 505 2019 or email: Zmeyiswa@salga.org.za\, on or before Friday the 20th March 2026. \nLocal Government Property Summit 2026 URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/local-government-property-summit-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260324T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260322T195810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T200553Z UID:4519-1774342800-1774461600@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Make It 2026 DESCRIPTION:Make It! 2026 hosted by The Craft + Design Institute (CDI) 24 – 25 March 2026 at Kramerville Design District. \nJoin South Africa’s makers\, innovators\, and supporters for two days of connection\, collaboration\, and shared learning\, honouring the craft and ritual of making while focusing on how sustainable markets are built. \nThrough thought-provoking plenaries\, hands-on MAKEshops\, live demonstrations\, and time spent together\, ideas are explored\, tested\, and turned into action. \nhttps://making-it.org.za/ \n  \n  URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/make-it-2026/ LOCATION:Kramerville Design District\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260306T153000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260227T090531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T090531Z UID:4507-1772787600-1772811000@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Inner City Partnership Forum DESCRIPTION:The City of Joburg is hosting another Inner City Partnership Forum. \nVenue: Braam Park Auditorium\, 4th floor URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/inner-city-partnership-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260227T083643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T083643Z UID:4502-1772532000-1772539200@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:GPMA CID URBAN PRACTICE FORUM DESCRIPTION:The GPMA hosts the CID Urban Practice Forum on the first Tuesday of every month.\nEach month\, a speaker is invited to give a ‘Best Practice” presentation on a topic relevant to Urban Management. \nSee past presentations on here: https://www.gpma.co.za/cid-forum-presentations/ \nThe meeting is held from 10h00 to 12h00 on Microsoft Teams \n2026_02_03 GPMA CID Forum Minutes\n2026_03_03 Agenda GPMA CID Forum\nTobela Twala Bio URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/gpma-cid-urban-practice-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T173000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260224T102112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T102440Z UID:4356-1772121600-1772127000@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Water Dialogue Session 7: The eThekwini Water Turnaround Strategy DESCRIPTION:Water and Sanitation Services Around in South Africa’s Port and Logistics Hub – The City of eThekwini Turnaround Strategy \nA call to critically engage with the City of eThekwini on the current metro trading services reform in the context of municipal water and sanitation services. \nDate: 26 February 2026\nTime: 16h00-17h30 \n* Online | Microsoft Teams \nWater Dialogue Session 7 eThekwini Water Turn Around Strategy 26 Feb URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/water-dialogue-ethekwini/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260224T080342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T080342Z UID:4354-1772010000-1772024400@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Q4 Gauteng SPLUM Forum DESCRIPTION:The Main Topic for this Forum will be the Implementation of the National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF). \nDate: Wednesday 25th February 2026\nTime: 09h00 – 13h00 \n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting \n\n\nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36263341252809?p=7qyiH6dO9KHP2r9MMF \n\n\nMeeting ID: 362 633 412 528 09 \n\n\nPasscode: t86tp7LQ URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/q4-gauteng-splum-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260223T041209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T041209Z UID:4244-1765468800-1765474200@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Water Dialogue: City of Ekurhuleni Turn-Around Strategy DESCRIPTION:Join the webinar series hosted by the Platform for a Water Secure Gauteng. \n11 December 2025\n16h00–17h30 (SAST) Online \nFind the link on the GPMA website: https://www.gpma.co.za/news/water-dialogue-city-of-ekurhuleni-turn-around-strategy/ \nPWSG-Ekurhuleni-11Dec2025_251125_114317 \n  URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/water-dialogue-city-of-ekurhuleni-turn-around-strategy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260223T044257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044257Z UID:4259-1756915200-1756918800@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Water Dialogues: Water Storage DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series Session 2 \nWhat Do We Need? Why? Where? and How? \n3 September\n16h00 – 17h00\nMS Teams (link below) \n  \n3Sept2025-Water-Dialogue URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/water-dialogues-water-storage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250828T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250828T153000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260223T044205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044205Z UID:4257-1756369800-1756395000@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Gauteng Waterways Solutions Summit DESCRIPTION:MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION FOR RIVER SYSTEM RECOVERY: \nUniting to Restore Gauteng’s Waterways through Evidence-based Innovation\, Responsibility and Action \nHYBRID EVENT \nThurs 28 August | 08h30 – 15h30 \nRegister HERE for in-person or online participation \n  \nGauteng’s river systems are facing an escalating crisis\, the result of multiple\, intersecting pressures including insufficiently treated wastewater\, industrial pollution and anthropogenic litter. While many stakeholders have contributed to understanding and addressing this complex challenge\, insights and efforts sometimes remain fragmented\, obscuring opportunities for recovery. \nThe Gauteng Waterways Solutions Summit will bring together researchers\, industries\, community-based organisations\, regulators\, manufacturers of products with packaging\, citizen scientists\, and NGOs in a shared effort to co-develop actionable pathways for river system recovery. \n\nIntegrate knowledge for a systems-level understanding of the challenges facing Gauteng’s waterways;\nShowcase innovative solutions and research-informed interventions;\nStrengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration\, especially with local industries and brand owners;\nLaunch a Community of Practice focused on data-sharing\, learning\, and scalable action.\n\nThis summit is a platform to engage key actors across sectors to play an active\, solutions-oriented role in restoring the province’s vital water systems. It provides a space to go beyond understanding the problem\, for the coordination and co-creation of lasting solutions\, that leverage local experience\, scientific knowledge\, existing and emerging solutions\, extended producer responsibility (EPR)\, and systems-level collaboration. \nThrough this collective effort\, we aim to catalyse a more resilient\, accountable and collaborative approach to waterway management in Gauteng\, one rooted in coordinated\, evidence-based action\, shared responsibility\, and long-term sustainability. \n  URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/gauteng-waterways-solutions-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250826T173000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260223T044010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T044010Z UID:4255-1756229400-1756234800@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Chaos Precinct DESCRIPTION:The Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a port city \nTuesday 26 August\n17h30 for 18h00\nLove Books\nrsvp@jacana.co.za by Monday 25 August \n \n  URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/book-launch-the-chaos-precinct-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250823T103000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260223T043850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T043850Z UID:4253-1755945000-1755950400@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Chaos Precinct DESCRIPTION:The Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a port city \nSaturday 23 August\n10h30-12h00\nMajesty Building (Directions will be provided on RSVP)\nrsvp@jacana.co.za by Thursday 21 August URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/book-launch-the-chaos-precinct/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250822T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T072438 CREATED:20260223T043606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T043606Z UID:4250-1755853200-1755864000@www.gpma.co.za SUMMARY:Symposium on Corruption in Gauteng Health DESCRIPTION:Friends of the AKF\, \nYou are invited to a critical symposium in remembrance of Babita Deokaran’s courageous fight against corruption in health. \nTheme: Corruption in Gauteng Health\, can it be stopped?\nDate: Friday\, 22 August 2025\nTime: 09h00\nVenue: MANCOSA Campus – Ahmed Kathrada Auditorium\, 1 Cedar Avenue\, Auckland Park \nThis gathering will bring together voices to listen\, reflect and decide how we can collectively act against corruption in our health system. \nSeats are limited\, so kindly RSVP in advance. \nClick HERE to RSVP \nFor more information\, email:  eventsakf@gmail.com or call 011 854 0082 \nInvitation_Symposium_on_Corruption_in_Gauteng_Health_22_August_2025 \n  \n  URL:https://www.gpma.co.za/event/symposium-on-corruption-in-gauteng-health/ LOCATION:MANCOSA Campus – Ahmed Kathrada Auditorium\, 1 Cedar Avenue\, Auckland Park\, Johannesburg\, South Africa END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR