KEPSA Business Hub Manager, Mr Timothy Odongo participated in a panel discussion held during the Manufacturing Indaba on 25^th October 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Themed: ‘The Experiential Era: From Outputs to Outcome,’ the Manufacturing Indaba panel was moderated by Ms.  Ameen: Kearney. The other panelists included; Ms. Mmantlha Sankoloba - Botswana Exporters & Manufacturers Association (Botswana), Dr Johansein Rutaihwa - SADC (Botswana),  Mr. Eustace Mashimbye - Proudly South African, and Ms. Litta Kutta - Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa.

The conference provided a platform to engage and discuss the latest global and local manufacturing trends using one point of entry.  This annual event is hosted to empower members of Sub-Saharan Africa’s promising manufacturing community to identify global trends; keep abreast with global competition; embrace digital transformation; cultivate a skilled workforce; enable black industrialist collaboration and acquire insight into what incentives are available to better empower their businesses in the new era impacted by COVID-19. These discussions pave the way for a more equitable, competitive and successful manufacturing industry and economy as a whole.

The conference featured a diverse group of luminaries and high-profile speakers, sharing real-world insights about the manufacturing opportunities in Africa. The conference additionally offered opportunities to hear about the latest technologies and practices, such as robotics, additive manufacturing, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, industrial automation, innovation, productivity, and more.