Agenda
Date: 30 October 2023
Location: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
09:00 – 10:00: Registration
First Session
Session Chair: Miemie Maminza
10:00 – 10:15: Welcome Address and Introduction
Speaker: Marius Vermeulen
10:15 – 11:00: Plenary Session 1
The Role of Advanced Materials in Africa’s Industrial Future
Speakers: Maje Phasha and Hein Möller
11:00 – 11:45: Break/Networking
11:45 – 12:30: Plenary Session 2
Increasing Economic Competitiveness through Advanced Manufacturing
Speaker: Themba September
12:30 – 13:15 Plenary Session 3
Advanced Manufacturing: Improving Livelihoods and Driving Inclusive Growth
Speaker: Theuns Pelser
13:15 – 14:00: Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:45: Plenary Session 4
Vision for the Future: Next Five Years of Advanced Manufacturing in Africa
Speaker: Terry Wöhlers
Second Session
Session Chair: Pauline Bullock
14:45 – 15:30: Expert Panel Discussion
Tackling Advanced Manufacturing by the Horns
Panelists: Terry Wöhlers, Maje Phasha, Hein Möller, Adam Wintle, Marius Vermeulen, Gerrie Booysen, and Theuns Pelser.
Facilitator: Malika Möller
15:30 – 16:00: Q&A Session with the Expert Panel
Facilitator: Charmaine Johnston
16:00 – 16:30: Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
Speaker: Deon de Beer
16:30 – 18:30: Evening Networking Reception (Cocktail event)