African Cleaning Forum - Room D203
Calling all attendees from the African content to join the first edition of the African Cleaning Forum, a dynamic gathering that unites countries to build powerful networks and exchange fresh perspectives on shared challenges in the African cleaning industry. A unique platform to network and strengthen collaboration across the region, and to help shape the future of professional cleaning sector in Africa.
The program includes a presentations from Dr. Baagi Mmereki (PhD) from Botswana on Environmental Waste Management, and Dr. Linda Lybert from the US on preventing contaminated surfaces and concludes with a complimentary networking reception.
This event is for visitors from African countries only – registration is not required.
Speakers
About Linda Lybert
Linda Lybert is a nationally recognized leader in surface safety and infection prevention in healthcare environments. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, now a division of ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. The Institute was established to bring together key stakeholders from diverse areas of expertise—microbiology, materials science, clinical care, manufacturing, and infection prevention—to collaboratively develop sustainable solutions for mitigating the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
With over 27 years of experience, Linda has dedicated her career to addressing the critical role surfaces play in the transmission of pathogens. She has been a vocal advocate for establishing industry-wide validation standards and best practices for designing and maintaining safe surfaces in complex healthcare settings.
Her unique approach integrates science, human behavior, and environmental conditions to improve surface disinfection protocols and create safer healthcare environments. Linda has also held strategic roles with companies such as Prolitec Inc. and DuPont Building Innovations, where her leadership contributed to notable advancements in healthcare safety and innovation.
An accomplished speaker, author, and advisor, Linda continues to influence national and global policy, guidelines, and thought leadership in the field of infection prevention, with a strong focus on practical, long-term change.
Baagi Mmereki Dr. is Owner & CE of a Consulting company in Waste Management, Occupational Hygiene, and Environmental Monitoring in the Republic of Botswana - Africa. His interests in Waste Management focus on sustainable non-burn solutions to treat biomedcial waste on-site and where feasible bring in Circular Economy principles to reduce if not eliminate waste to the landfill.
The business line on Environmental monitoring focuses on source emissions testing for compliance in the mining sector, and waste management industries. In the contruction industry, TYS & T Enterprises does measurements and testing for ambient air quality, environmental noise, water testing, and vibrations.
