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SAICE Environmental Engineering Division

2026 SEED
Presidential Visit

A focused breakfast dialogue connecting engineering leadership, environmental responsibility and Johannesburg’s infrastructure future.

Date
29 July 2026
Time
09:00—12:00
Venue
The Edge @ Knightsbridge
Bryanston
Free for SEED Members
Choose how you’ll attend · secure confirmation follows
The morning, considered

Event programme

A purposeful three-hour programme—moving from presidential leadership to environmental compliance, city insight and meaningful conversation.

Time
Programme
Speaker / Host
08:45—09:15
RegistrationArrival, guest check-in and morning welcome.
SEED Event Team
09:15—09:30
Welcome NoteOpening the 2026 Presidential Visit and setting the morning’s intention.
Eng. Mathapelo MorePr Eng, MSAICE · Chairperson, SAICE SEED
09:30—10:00
SAICE Presidential AddressEngineering leadership and responsibility for South Africa’s infrastructure future.
Prof Chris RothPr Eng, FSAICE · SAICE 2026 President
10:00—10:30
Environmental ComplianceCompliance monitoring, enforcement and practical accountability.
Lunelle SerobatseDirector: Strategic Coordination and Integration (EISD)
10:30—12:00
Breakfast & NetworkingContinue the conversation with peers, leaders and sector stakeholders.
All guests
Programme times may be refined before the event.Registration opens at 08:45

Leadership in the room.

Direct insight from SAICE’s 2026 President and Johannesburg’s environmental infrastructure leadership.

29 July 2026Countdown to the visit
Prof Chris Roth speaking at a lectern
Featured presidential speaker

Prof Chris Roth

Pr Eng, FSAICE
SAICE 2026 President

Presidential address

Lunelle Serobatse

Director: Strategic Coordination and Integration (EISD)

Environmental compliance
A calm, three-step journey

Choose how you’ll join.

Start with one simple choice: attend in person or attend online. Your option is carried into the secure registration popup so the journey feels quick and intentional.

  1. 01Share your detailsName & Surname · SAICE Membership No. · Email Address
  2. 02Confirm your attendance optionAttend in person or Attend Online · Dietary Requirements
  3. 03Review and receive confirmationCheck every response before submitting.
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About the visit

A conversation with consequence.

The 2026 SEED Presidential Visit creates a focused platform for dialogue between the SAICE President, SEED members, students, professionals and sector stakeholders. Meet the City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department and explore responsible development, environmental leadership and the contribution engineers can make to a more sustainable South Africa.

01
Presidential perspectiveHear SAICE’s 2026 leadership priorities first-hand.
02
City insightUnderstand the people and priorities behind Johannesburg’s EISD.
03
Useful connectionBuild relationships across practice, education and public infrastructure.

Be part of the dialogue.

Free for SEED Members · In person or online · 29 July 2026