The property development and management landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace.
As technology, data, and sustainability redefine the way we live, work, and invest, the industry must move beyond traditional connectivity and embrace a new way of thinking—one that prioritises Utility Independence, Maintenance Planning Innovation, 100% Digital Access & Communication, and a Data-Driven Environment.
Join us at the start of the 2025 Estate Living Property Development, Management & Investment Forum Events on Friday , 28 March 2025 at the ( GGDA) Invest SA building where industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers will explore how we can create, manage, and sustain truly Smart Communities.
The event will unpack the essential building blocks of future-ready developments, from new market innovations and infrastructure financing to digital transformation and urban planning. Through expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive networking opportunities, attendees will gain a competitive edge in navigating the next generation of property development and management.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of Smart Communities.
Date: Friday – 28 March 2025
Invest SA Gauteng 1 Sandton Drive, Growthpoint Building Ground Floor (GGDA Auditorium)
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07h00 |
| 07h00 – 8h00 Sponsorship Set Up |
| 08h30 – Opening/Welcome Louise Martin – Estate Living |
| 08h45 Opening address Huawei: Herman Fourie Topic: Introduction to Huawei Digital Power: Sustainable Living Through Digital Innovation |
| 09h30 The Age of Change – Presented by Marko Stavrou – GenLink |
| 10h00 Smart Connectivity & Digital Access – Insights from Openserve’s Sunil Piyarlall |
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11h00 |
| 11h30 Investment Opportunities: Muziwethu Mathema Group Executive for Macro Business Intelligence – GGDA |
| 12h15 Jandré de Wet – E-commerce innovation for community schemes – Dilli-It |
| 12h30 Future-proofing Community Schemes – Keshan Moodley Geomapping |
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13h00 |
Secure your place and be at the forefront of building Smart Communities that are resilient, connected, and future-proof. The event has limited seating, the content is designed for Property Developers, Professional teams along with Community Management
Book a seat for you and your team today.
Event Sponsors
Headline sponsor – Huawei
Event Speakers
Herman Fourie, Senior Solutions Specialist at Huawei Digital Power South Africa.
Holds a B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering with significant experience in the complete value chain of electronic and electrical alternative energy solar solutions and the manufacturing thereof. He is responsible in supporting business developers, marketing, and sales personnel on an advanced technical supportive level as well as technical training for customers on engineering topics related to Huawei SmartPV solutions. Herman is a registered Candidate Engineering Technologist at ECSA Engineering Council of South Africa and holds the following Certifications: Siemens Solid Edge Certified Associate, Honor Code on Embedded Systems design ARM-Cortex-M from the University of Texas, USA
Sunil Piyarlall is the Executive for Network Architecture and Modelling at Openserve (Pty) Ltd
With over 30 years of experience in ICT. He has held key strategy roles in telecommunications and serves on various industry bodies, including the World Broadband Association. As a global speaker and board member, he drives industry progress through innovation and research to address challenges and advance technology evolution.
Marko Stavrou – Founder of Stavrou Consulting:
A stand-out young business leader, based in South Africa. Recognized for his innovative approach to management consulting and his expertise in connecting with Generation Z.
Muziwethu Mathema – Group Executive: Macro Business Intelligence at Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
As the Group Executive of Macro Business Intelligence at Gauteng Growth and Development Agency I am an experienced economist with a demonstrated history of leading teams in consulting, public and private sector environments.
Keshan Moodley is a mapping specialist passionate about leveraging spatial data for smarter decision-making.
With expertise in mapping, spatial analysis, and data management, I help businesses and developers turn location data into actionable insights. My work focuses on data management, asset management, and digital transformation using GIS technology. Let’s connect and explore how GIS can drive better outcomes!
Jandré de Wet is a serial entrepreneur who has developed numerous products.
The most successful being LISMA–a cloud-based platform with IoT integration, with applications in the mining sector. Dilli It (short for Deliver It) is his latest project and is an App controlled Smart Locker System that enables consumers to accept deliveries on their behalf. Besides fighting the urge to chase every idea, he is a husband and father to two young children. Though immersed in the tech environment, he holds a B.Sc. Honours degree in Environmental Geology and remains a farmer at heart.
P.S. He can’t code.
