Bridging the gap between Industry and Academia 

Venue: CSIR Learning Factory, Pretoria, South Africa
Date: Monday, 27 October 2025
Time: 8:00 to 16:30

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Industry Day, taking place on Monday, 27 October 2025, at the CSIR Learning Factory in Pretoria.  

Industry Day is an exciting opportunity to engage with students, academics, and industry professionals, explore emerging trends, and share knowledge and expertise across disciplines. 

We look forward to welcoming you to an insightful and inspiring day.

Why Should You Attend?

Learn from distinguished speakers who will delve into additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, energy and much more.

Participate in discussions regarding Africa’s current manufacturing landscape and envision the future with our panel of experts.

Network with leading professionals from academia, industry, R&D institutions, and government.

Discover the strategies and actions required to drive the next generation of advanced manufacturing enterprises across South Africa and Africa.

Agenda Highlights

– Engaging in plenary sessions with renowned experts in advanced manufacturing.

– Interactive panel discussions representing various participants and disciplines.

– Future vision presentation with a focus on the development and expansion of advanced manufacturing over the next five years.

– Ample networking opportunities.

Take part in this exclusive opportunity to influence Africa’s manufacturing narrative and create innovative collaborations that will shape the future of the continent. Let’s push boundaries together!

For more information, please contact us at: info@rapdasa.org

Join us and be part of the advanced manufacturing transformation in Africa!