Present
WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS
Join senior manufacturing leaders for a high-impact roundtable and networking dinner exploring how AI, IoT and cloud technology are reshaping production for resilience and growth in South Africa.
In today’s high-pressure manufacturing environment, reducing costs while improving operational efficiency is no longer optional. It’s a strategic imperative.
Factory of the Future: Unlock efficiency and cut costs with NTT DATA + Microsoft brings industry leaders together to unlock the next frontier of smart manufacturing. This event delves into how cutting-edge technologies, ranging from advanced analytics and AI-driven automation to integrated IoT platforms, are streamlining production, minimizing waste, and maximizing uptime.
Through compelling use cases and expert insights, participants will discover practical strategies to optimize resource allocation, enable predictive maintenance, and foster agile innovation, all while navigating the unique challenges facing South African manufacturers.
This exclusive networking dinner brings together senior manufacturing leaders to:
- Explore the vision of Factory of the Future in a South African context
- Learn from real-world use cases of AI, IoT, and cloud solutions driving transformation.
- See how Microsoft’s ecosystem—including Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform—can modernize your operations without starting from scratch.
- Network with peers and experts leading the charge in digital manufacturing.
Join us for an interactive discussion where forward-thinking solutions and hands-on experience converge, equipping you to lead your organization into a future defined by resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
If you’re looking to future-proof your operations and lead through transformation, this dinner is your opportunity to connect with peers and exchange ideas in an intimate, focused setting.
AGENDA
18:00 – 18:15
Welcome & Introductions
18:15 – 19:00
Roundtable Discussion
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
20:00 – 20:20
Networking
20:20 – 20:30
Closing
SOLUTION EXPERT
Vinesh Maharaj
Director of Smart Manufacturing & Industry for the Middle East Africa Region, NTT DATA
Vinesh brings 30 years of experience in industrial automation, IT/OT integration, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Predictive AI technologies.
A professionally registered engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and a Certified Director with the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA), he has held a variety of leadership roles and extensive experience across the energy, automotive, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Most recently, he served as a Management Consultant at a Big 4 firm. He also serves on the Exco and advises the Board of Directors of the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC)
