Beth Arendse
Council Member | National Advisory Council on Innovation
Beth is a leading innovator in the creative and digital economies, with
Ching Jung Lo
Director of Economic Division | Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa
The Economic Division of the Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of
Dr Makaziwe Makamba
Director Digital Transformation | National School of Government
Dr Makaziwe Makamba is a director for digital transformation at the National
Dr. Balakrishnan A.S.
Director | Ford Motors
Dr. Balakrishnan A.S. – Bala has been working as Director of material
Dr. Denisha Jairam-Owthar
Chief Information Officer | Council for Medical Schemes
Denisha is the chief information officer at the Council of Medical Scheme
Dr. Mmboneni Muofhe
Deputy Director‑General: Socio‑Economic Innovation Partnerships | Department of Science, Technology
Dr Mmboneni Muofhe is the Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Socio-Economic Innovation Partnership
Dr. Stanley Mpofu
Chief Information Officer | University of Witwatersrand
Dr. Stanley Mpofu (C-CIO SA) has been the Chief Information Officer at
Joseph Ndaba
CEO Mafikeng Innovation Hub | 4IR Commissioner: Presidential Commission on Fourth Industrial Commiss
Joseph Ndaba a founder & CEO of Mahikeng innovation hub, 4IR Commissioner
Mr. Basil Chinasamy
Director: Digital Transformation and Governance | City of Cape Town
Basil Chinasamy holds an MBA, Honours Degree in Financial Management, Degree in
Mr. Beeuwen Gerryts
Chief Director-Technology Localisation, Beneficiation and Advanced Manufacturing | Department of Sci
Beeuwen completed his degree in Mechanical engineering at the University of Pretoria
Mr. Gerhard Greeff
Implementation Manager | TransLution
Gerhard is the Implementation Manager at TransLution Software, an international software development
Mr. Irshaad Kathrada
Chief Executive Officer | Localisation Support Fund
Irshaad Kathrada is the Chief Executive Officer of the Localisation Support Fund,
Mr. Johan Maartens
CEO | SAIMC NPC
B. Sc. In Maths and Physics B. Sc. Elec Eng. Work in
Mr. John Bosco Arends
Chairperson of the Chartered CIO Council | City of Johannesburg
42 Years of ICT Experience. · Certified ICT Professional (SA) · Chartered
Mr. Lukovi Seke
Principal Programme Officer:African Science,Technology & Innovation Indicators (ASTII) | AUDA NEPAD
Mr Lukovi Seke is a quantitative economist (University of Kinshasa) with an
Mr. Mark Goliath
Divisional Executive: Manufacturing (Acting) | IDC
Mark Goliath is currently the Acting Divisional Executive: Manufacturing at the IDC
Mr. Martin Fernandes
Business Development Manager(Africa) -Operational Technology | Fortinet
Martin is a seasoned cybersecurity, networking, and OT security professional with over
Mr. Matimba Mahange
CEO | J.A. Engineering Works (Pty) Ltd
Matimba is the Chief Executive Officer of JA Engineering Works (Pty) Ltd,
Mr. Ntiyiso Mayile
CDO | InfoVerge
Mr. Paul Brian Savides
Managing Director | PBS Machine Tools (Pty) Ltd
Having built my own company from startup, that is respected in our
Mr. Stavros Nicolaou
Group Senior Executive | Aspen Pharmacare
Dr Nicolaou has almost 34 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, mainly
Mr. Tapiwa Samanga
Group Chief Executive Officer | Production Technologies Association of South Africa (PtSA)
Mr. Vinesh Maharaj
Associate Director - Smart Manufacturing Lead | PwC
Vinesh is a Director within the Operations Transformation department of PwC South
Mr. Vuledzani Patrick Mugumo
Director | Smart Royal Energy
Vuledzani Patrick Mugumo is a versatile innovator and leader known for his
Mrs. Alexa Gerrard
Deputy CEO | Southern African – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC
Passionately curious, out-of-the-box thinker, networker, and multilingual scribe with an enthusiasm for
Ms. Faith Burn
Chief Information Officer | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Faith Burn has extensive business experience which includes industry giants such as:
Ms. Honey Mamabolo
Founder & CEO | Ceive Africa Group Pty Ltd
Ms Honey Mamabolo, a multi-award winning business leader, dynamic speaker, panellist and
Ms. Ndia Magadagela
CEO | Everelectric
Ndia is the CEO and Co-founder of Everlectric, a pioneering electric vehicle
Ms. Rashmee Ragaven
Head of Advanced Manufacturing- Branch Investment and Spatial Industrial Development | Department of
Ms Rashmee Ragaven is the Head of Advanced Manufacturing in the Branch
Ms. Sherrie Donaldson
Lead: Emerging Opportunities | Harambee
Sherrie is Lead: Emerging Opportunities for Installation Repair and Maintenance (IRM), Automotive
Palesa Teise
Director ICT Infrastructure | Northwest Office of the Premier
As the Director of ICT Infrastructure, I bring over 20 years of
Prof. Theuns Pelser
Executive Director | Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies
Prof. Theuns is the Executive Director at TWIMS. He is also the
Vino Pillay
President | International Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry South Africa
Vino is the President of the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and