The highly anticipated Manufacturing Indaba 2024 is proud to announce an exceptional lineup of expert speakers who will take the stage to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in Africa’s manufacturing sector. This year’s event will be held on 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, gathering the industry’s foremost leaders, innovators, and decision-makers under one roof.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with influential figures shaping the future of African manufacturing. These industry experts will share their insights on topics such as sustainable manufacturing, technological innovation, industrial policy, and economic growth.

Highlights of the event include:

• Keynote speeches from leading CEOs, policymakers, and industry veterans.
• Panel discussions on emerging trends, African market developments, production and capacity building, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience.
• Networking sessions offering direct access to top-level executives and innovators in the sector.

A few of the key speakers to be featured at the event include:

• Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu, Minister of Industry and Commerce (Zimbabwe)
• Prof Justin Barnes, Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS)
• Prof. Dr. David Romero, World Manufacturing Foundation (Mexico)
• Adv. Tebogo Makube, South Africa Department of Trade, Industry & Competition
• Keitumetse Moumakoe, Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
• Pragasen Moodley, Sage Africa & Middle East
• Jan Aichinger, MAN Truck & Bus South Africa
• Mark Goliath, IDC
• Ashu Sagar, Zambia Association of Manufacturers (Zambia)
• Olori Boye-Ajayi, Borderless Trade & Investments (Nigeria)
• Sekai Kuvarika, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (Zimbabwe)
• Ron Osman Omar, African Union Commission (Ethiopia)
• Jacques Rikhotso, Bridgestone

The Manufacturing Indaba continues to serve as a key platform for fostering dialogue, building partnerships, and driving the growth of the manufacturing industry in Africa.

Join us at the Manufacturing Indaba 2024 to meet these thought leaders and learn how you can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.