Join us at the free-to-attend Manufacturing Indaba Seminars taking place in the exhibition hall for the 2-day exhibition. These Seminars provide valuable content and key insights into the latest manufacturing trends, solutions that can help you grow your manufacturing business or assist you with your manufacturing start-up business.
Grant Ball
Presales consultant
Sage
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 10h45 – 11h15
TOPIC: An introduction to Sage X3’s Manufacturing capabilities
Rashveer Manilal
Head of Renewable Energy
Absa
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 10h00 – 10h30
TOPIC: Empowering manufacturers with Renewable energy solutions
DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to Sage X3’s Manufacturing capabilities
DESCRIPTION:
Manufacturing is one of the most energy intensive sectors in South Africa, with South Africa as the 14th highest carbon emitter in the world. The country needs to embark on an energy transition to more renewable sources of energy. My talk will cover key aspects of how Absa can assist in your business’s renewable energy
Des Muller
Managing Director
NuEnergy Developments
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 11h30 – 12h00
TOPIC: Gearing Up for Manufacturing in the Nuclear Industry
Daniel van Vuuren
Programme Manager
IDC
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 10h45 – 11h15
TOPIC: IDC’s SME-CONNECT Programme
DESCRIPTION:
Gearing Up for Manufacturing in the Nuclear Industry
DESCRIPTION:
The SME-CONNECT programme follows a strategic collaboration model to expand and deepen industrial development in the small industrial business segment through leveraging the skills, balance sheets, resources, networks and influence of all partner entities to develop and grow SMEs
Kenneth Manana
Metrologist Engineer
NMISA
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 12h15 – 12h45
TOPIC: National Metrology Institute of South Africa supporting the Manufacturing Indaba
Ronel Cara
Sales, Marketing and Distribution Executive
Isanti Glass
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 11h30 – 12h00
TOPIC: Isanti Glass: Beyond the Glass Ceiling
DESCRIPTION:
National Metrology Institute of South Africa supporting the Manufacturing Indaba
DESCRIPTION:
In this 30-minute session, we will explore Isanti Glass’s role in enhancing consumer experiences across various industries. We will delve into collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing partnerships in areas ranging from food to beer. This will emphasise Isanti’s dedication to quality, growth, and impact on South Africa’s economic landscape.
Isidore Kilongozi
Senior Project Manager
National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN)
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 13h00 – 13h30
TOPIC: Localisation through the SA metals castings industry
Pieter Du Plessis
CEO
Isanti Glass
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 11h30 – 12h00
TOPIC: Isanti Glass: Beyond the Glass Ceiling
DESCRIPTION:
Metalcasting has been serving the manufacturing industry for years. from being simple to exceptionally intricate products. The technique is considered as the cornerstone for the manufacturing sector with the majority of foundries linked to the value chain of most metal related manufacturing processes. Approximately 90% of all manufactured components contain at least one casting and for this reason, the Metalcasting industry is identified by the South African Government as one of the major contributors to the industrialization programme.
However, challenges associated with the process have led to many advancements in Metalcasting technologies over time. Different cast materials and casting processes have been evolved making it possible to design and manufacture almost any product with high quality.
Therefore, it is important to analyze the progress in the past, trends and envisage the future for continuous improvement. This topic will present the Metalcasting technologies landscapes, its technological evolution and will share thoughts on artificial intelligence frameworks and trends.
DESCRIPTION:
In this 30-minute session, we will explore Isanti Glass’s role in enhancing consumer experiences across various industries. We will delve into collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing partnerships in areas ranging from food to beer. This will emphasise Isanti’s dedication to quality, growth, and impact on South Africa’s economic landscape.
Peterson Molukanelo
GM: Trade and Investment
FDC
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 13h45 – 14h15
TOPIC: Revitalisation of Free State Industrial Parks to drive Manufacturing
James Godfrey
Head of Technical Marketing
Discovery Green
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 13h45 – 14h15
TOPIC:Renewable energy strategies for businesses and the importance of getting to 100% coverage.
DESCRIPTION:
Revitalisation of Free State Industrial Parks to drive Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:
Price is often the driving factor behind renewable energy procurement decisions made by businesses, with less attention given to the level of renewable energy coverage. But with rapidly increasing utility prices and looming local and global carbon taxes, the effectiveness of this approach is being questioned.
Ronald Nkhumise
Senior Enterprise Development Specialist
Absa
DATE: Wednesday, 23 October
TIME: 10h00 – 10h30
TOPIC: Empowering SME’s to grow their business through Enterprise development
Happy Bango
Operational officer of a Centre of excellence
University of Limpopo
DATE: Wednesday, 23 October
TIME: 10h45 – 11h15
TOPIC: The significance of Agro-food technology station in Limpopo Province
DESCRIPTION:
Empowering SME’s to grow their business through Enterprise development
DESCRIPTION:
Agroprocessing plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector, adding value to raw agricultural products and contributing to economic development. Agroprocessingserves as a bridge between agriculture and industry, enhancing the economic viability of farming, promoting rural development, and contributing to more sustainable and food-secure future. It supports the transformation of agriculture from subsistence to a more profitable and market-oriented sector.
James Godfrey
Head of Technical Marketing
Discovery Green
DATE: Wednesday, 23 October
TIME: 11h30 – 12h00
TOPIC:Renewable energy strategies for businesses and the importance of getting to 100% coverage.
DESCRIPTION:
Price is often the driving factor behind renewable energy procurement decisions made by businesses, with less attention given to the level of renewable energy coverage. But with rapidly increasing utility prices and looming local and global carbon taxes, the effectiveness of this approach is being questioned.
Omphitlhetse Bobo Senosi
Director
International Business, Botswana Investment and Trade centre
DATE: Wednesday, 23 October
TIME: 12h15 – 12h45
TOPIC: Doing Business with Botswana
DESCRIPTION:
The presentation will seek to sell Botswana as an investment destination of Choice for investors keen to use Botswana as a base to service Southern Africa in order to take advantage of the AfCFTA
Peterson Molukanelo
GM: Trade and Investment
FDC
DATE: Wednesday, 23 October
TIME: 13h00 – 13h30
TOPIC: Revitalisation of Free State Industrial Parks to drive Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:
Revitalisation of Free State Industrial Parks to drive Manufacturing
Tasneem Dajee
Senior Solutions Engineer
Sage
DATE: Tuesday, 22 October
TIME: 13h45 – 14h15
TOPIC: Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency with Sage: Streamlining Operations and Firming up your finances to address possible challenges in the Future
DESCRIPTION:
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, staying competitive requires more than just production. It demands efficiency, innovation, and seamless integration of processes. Join us at this exclusive event to explore how Sage’s cutting-edge solutions can transform your manufacturing operations. Discover how Sage can help optimize workflows, enhance supply chain visibility, reduce costs, and drive growth. Whether you’re looking to improve production efficiency or better manage finances, Sage products can future-proof your manufacturing business.