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NPO Connect

Strengthening Accountability in Humanitarian Logistics and Service Delivery

March 15 - 16, 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa

1000+ Attendees

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Africa's Premier Non Profit Organization Conference

This annual gathering is a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and impact. Designed for nonprofit leaders, changemakers, and community builders, NPO Connect brings together voices from across sectors to explore bold ideas, share transformative strategies, and forge lasting partnerships. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting your mission-driven journey, this is your space to connect, learn, and lead with intention.

About NPO Connect

NPO Connect is a premier conference bringing together humanitarian organizations, logistics experts, and development practitioners to address critical challenges in service delivery logistics. Our focus is on strengthening accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in humanitarian operations across Africa and beyond.

Strengthen Accountability


Enhance transparency and accountability mechanisms in humanitarian logistics operations.

Global Collaboration

Foster sustainable partnerships between NPOs, governments, and private sector organizations.

Capacity Building


Build technical and operational capacity for effective service delivery logistics.

Innovation & Efficiency


Promote innovative solutions and best practices for improved efficiency across the logistics value chain.

Why Attend NPO Connect

NPO Connect is a premier conference bringing together humanitarian organizations, logistics experts, and development practitioners to address critical challenges in service delivery logistics. Our focus is on strengthening accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in humanitarian operations across Africa and beyond.

Strengthen Accountability


Enhance transparency and accountability mechanisms in humanitarian logistics operations.

Global Collaboration

Foster sustainable partnerships between NPOs, governments, and private sector organizations.

Capacity Building


Build technical and operational capacity for effective service delivery logistics.

Innovation & Efficiency


Promote innovative solutions and best practices for improved efficiency across the logistics value chain.

Conference Schedule

Two days of intensive learning, networking, and collaboration focused on strengthening accountability and optimizing costs in humanitarian logistics. The conference offers an additional optional day comprising a site visit to one of South Africa's leading Logistics Service Providers.

Breakaway Rooms: Intimate masterclasses limited to 50 participants each, focusing on specialized topics with hands-on learning and direct expert interaction.


Day 1 - March 15
Foundation & Optimization
 

09:00 - 10:30

Opening Keynote: The State of Humanitarian Logistics

       

Main Hall

11:00 - 12:30

Accountability Frameworks in Humanitarian Operations

       

Main Hall

11:00 - 12:30

Cost Optimization Strategies in Humanitarian Logistics       

Breakaway Room A

11:00 - 12:30

Supply Chain Analytics & Performance Metrics for Donor Dependent Organizations       

Breakaway Room B

14:00 - 15:30

Technology Solutions for Supply Chain Transparency

       

Main Hall

14:00 - 15:30

Financial Management & Budget Optimization

       

Breakaway Room A

14:00 - 15:30

Procurement Efficiency & Vendor Management

       

Breakaway Room B

16:00 - 17:30

Regional Collaboration Panel: African Logistics Networks       

Main Hall

16:00 - 17:30

Lean Operations in Humanitarian Settings       

Main Hall


Day 2 - March 16
Innovation & Implementation
 

09:00 - 10:30

Digital Innovation in Humanitarian Logistics

       

Main Hall

09:00 - 10:30

AI & Machine Learning for Logistics Optimization

       

Breakaway Room A

09:00 - 10:30

Opening Keynote: The State of Humanitarian Logistics

       

Breakaway Room B

11:00 - 12:30

Case Studies: Successful Cost Reduction Initiatives

       

Main Hall

11:00 - 12:30

Stakeholder Management & Communication Strategies

       

Breakaway Room A

11:00 - 12:30

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

       

Breakaway Room B

14:00 - 15:30

Building Resilient & Cost-Effective Supply Chains

       

Main Hall

14:00 - 15:30

Performance Measurement & KPI Development

       

Breakaway Room A

14:00 - 15:30

Donor Relations & Funding Optimization

       

Breakaway Room B

16:00 - 17:00

Action Planning & Network Building

       

All Rooms

17:00 - 17:30

Closing Ceremony & Next Steps

       

Main Hall

Best Value

NPO Connect - Early Bird

ZAR 11,500

11,500

Early Bird
(Limited Time Offer Until 14 November)

Valid until canceled

Full 2-day conference access

All workshop sessions

Access to breakaway room masterclasses

Networking events

Conference materials

Lunch and refreshments

Digital resource library

Best Value

NPO Connect - Group

ZAR 9,990

9,990

Group Discount
(Applicable when buying 5 or more tickets)

Valid until canceled

Full 2-day conference access

All workshop sessions

Access to breakaway room masterclasses

Networking events

Conference materials

Lunch and refreshments

Digital resource library

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