Africa Industry 4.0 Forum
September 15, 2022 at 09:45 AM - 02:40 PM
Virtual Event
welcome
Industry 4.0 is not just the next big thing - it's a movement that will change the way we do business forever.
In the past few decades, a fourth industrial revolution has emerged, and brought with it Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 takes the emphasis on digital technology from recent decades to a whole new level with the help of interconnectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT), access to real-time data, and the introduction of cyber-physical systems. Industry 4.0 offers a more comprehensive, interlinked, and holistic approach to manufacturing. It connects physical with digital, and allows for better collaboration and access across departments, partners, vendors, product, and people. Industry 4.0 empowers business owners to better control and understand every aspect of their operation and allows them to leverage instant data to boost productivity, improve processes, and drive growth. It is for this reason that dx5 presents Industry 4.0 Forum as a knowledge and peer networking platform for manufacturing and technology professionals.
2024 Speaker List
Who Will Attend?
The event is targeted towards senior executives and decision-makers in the manufacturing industry including CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, CMOs and other business professionals to share knowledge and experience in optimising the production in the age of technology. The forum presents a unique opportunity for learning, exchanging ideas, sharing insights and expanding one’s network enabled by live presentations – providing the attendees with valuable insights from specialists in the sphere of digital technologies.
topics
Topics To Be Covered
The forum will include keynote addresses, presentations, and panel discussions. Some of the topics to be covered include:
Industrial Big Data and Analytics
Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
Smart Manufacturing and Technologies
Smart Factories
Smart Devices and Products
Cyber-physical Systems
Cloud Computing and Manufacturing
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Digital Production and Virtual Engineering
Soft Measurements and Computing
Speakers
Last Year's Speakers
Benard Rono
Head of ICT, Kenya Tea Packers Limited
Mr. Rono also Chairs the Board of a Kenyan Tech Firm, Ronsoft Solutions - Specialists in Website Design, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing Strategies and ICT Consultancy. Other Board responsibilities; Chairman; Ketepa Regulated Non-WDT Sacco Society Limited, Board Member Sotik Technical Training Institute and ICT Board Committee Member The East African Tea Trade As
Joseph Mathenge
COO, Serianu
Joseph Mathenge
COO, Serianu
An experienced operational leader, a team builder, tried and tested skilled professional in Information Systems Security. He has several years’ experience both in Sr. leadership roles as well as technical skills in Enterprise Network security, Security Incident Management, Enterprise Security Architecture, Log and Event management and Project Management.
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx⁵ Group
I am a serial Entrepreneur with a passion for technology. ICT Consultant and e-Government Strategist at heart, I have worked with East African Governments in crafting e-Government implementation strategies. This work includes setting up the East African eGovernment Working Group and the development of the East African eGovernment Framework that was ratified by the East African
Anthony Muiyuro
President, ISACA Kenya Chapter
He has extensive experience in Information Risk Assurance, Cybersecurity Strategy, Data security & privacy, Security Operations Center (SOC) management, Cyber Threat intelligence, Cyber Program Management, Vulnerability Assessments & penetration testing.
Dominic Kebenei
Head of ICT, Savannah Cement
Dominic has excellent experience in and not limited to: Service industry, IT Operations, Banking, Software Development & IT Consulting, Media and Manufacturing where I am currently serving as the company's Head of ICT in-charge of organization IT department.
Wayne Venter
Founder, Nulitics
Entrepreneur, business strategist, innovation architect and technology futurist, leading local and global organisations towards advanced technologies by advising on and actualising complex and neoteric product solutions into business operations, keeping in mind the proverbial end goal of increasing efficiency, expanding productivity and cutting expenses.
Victor Paul
Full stack developer, dx⁵ Group
I am passionate about designing and developing efficient, timely and lasting software solutions to a wide range of problems. I believe in the power of collaborative efforts to find the best possible solutions to these problems which, I suppose, is why I work on and use open source software for most of my projects. Oh, I'm also a huge AI and Robotics fan.
Prof Kamau Gachingi
Executive Director, Gearbox
Dr. Kamau Gachigi is the Founding Executive Director of Gearbox, a hardware accelerator that provides members with access to modern machines for prototyping and low volume manufacture, including electronics PCB fabrication, representing a unique window into Industry 4.0 capabilities in a developing country.
Edgar Okioga
Area Head Digital Business Solutions West & Central Africa, BAT
Edgar is a a skilled professional with more than four years experience in engineering environment and more than twenty years in the information technology field. He has a proven record of strong analytical, leadership, communication, execution and organizational skills.
Caine Wanjau
CTO, Twiga Foods
Caine leads the technology function of the business in addition to overseeing fintech, design and branding. Over the last 4 years, he has built the department to a team of more than 30 members that provide the business with software and services that have enabled the organization transition to a tech-enabled business, and into its new phase of being a tech-driven business.
Peter Ndiang'ui
Co-Founder & CEO GoBEBA
I am a technology entrepreneur , a start-up incubator and a general manager building high scale internet-driven technology businesses in Sub-saharan Africa economy. My previous experiences include kicking off and building OLX in multiple Sub-saharan Africa markets.
Ian Muiruri
MC
George Gichuhi
CEO and Co-Founder, Afrigility Logistics Technologies
George has more than 11 years of experience spanning operations, sales, and strategy. He has been a CEO in the gig economy for 6 years. He has won multiple awards in recognition of enterprise excellence with the previous company he founded, ErrandsGuy. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Afrigility a position he has held for over a year now.
Sylvester Muoki
CIO, Isuzu East Africa
Sylvester is a digital transformation evangelist and a highly accomplished IT leader with experience spanning over 10 years. He has a great interest in adoption of emerging technologies as a catalyst to future of work in the manufacturing sector. He is an IT leader with expansive experience in managing technology operations for global multinational organizations.
agenda
Agenda
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Day 01
September 15, 2022
09:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Opening remarks
Kelly Bentley
Co-Founder & Group CEO, dx⁵ Group
speaker
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
Panel Discussion
Enabling Industry 4.0: How Can Digitalisation Improve Productivity?
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5 Group
moderator
Dr. Vimal Shah
Co-Founder & Chairman, Bidco Africa
panelist
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Adapting Your Cyber Strategy To Meet Evolving Threats
A cyber security strategy needs to be agile or your company will be at risk. As cybercriminals search for new ways to penetrate your defenses, you should make time to evolve your cybersecurity approach.
Joseph Mathenge
COO, Serianu
speaker
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Panel Discussion
How Are Industry 4.0 Technologies Enabling Smart Factories?
Anthony Muiyuro
President, ISACA Kenya Chapter
moderator
Dominic Kebenei
Head of ICT, Savannah Cement
panelist
Pauline Karanja
Digital Transformation Manager, Unga Group
panelist
Sylvester Muoki
CIO, Isuzu East Africa
panelist
Benard Rono
Head of ICT, Kenya Tea Packers Limited
panelist
12:25 PM - 12:40 PM
Leveraging IIoT-based Approaches for Smart Factories
The past two years have rocked the foundations of the manufacturing and supply chain industry, affecting the bottom line. Meanwhile, digital transformation is accelerating as IIoT’s technologies advance. The beauty of these digital interventions is they connect to the production infrastructure without interfering with existing machinery and controls.
Kenneth Ogwang'
Head of Digital and Technology, Eastern and Southern Africa, Diageo
speaker
12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Innovative Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality Applications in Smart Manufacturing
Pokemon may have made Augmented Reality popular, but in Industry 4.0, it is regarded as one of the lesser technologies. The same goes for Virtual Reality. AR, part of Mixed Reality (MR), connects the real world and digital information and has a special place in gaming and learning. AR and MR describes the connection of real environments with virtual ones where real means factory halls, machines, and personnel and virtual as in data from a wide variety of sources.
Wayne Venter
Founder, Nulitics
speaker
01:05 PM - 01:40 PM
Panel Discussion
Digital Manufacturing: Towards Industry 5.0 - Is the Future Already Here?
Future manufacturing systems require that product data is inbuilt into the product model with ease of data transfer to other computer-aided technologies. Virtual engineering (VE) is significant in this role. Virtual simulations and the switch of real-time product or design then act as data informing manufacturing. The computer-aided engineering (CAE) field via 3D simulations provided by VE technologies is forward-moving.
Victor Paul
Full Stack Developer, dx5
moderator
Kenneth Ogwang'
Head of Digital and Technology, Eastern and Southern Africa, Diageo
panelist
Prof Kamau Gachingi
Executive Director, Gearbox
panelist
Flora Kinuthia
CIO, Farmer's Choice
panelist
Edgar Okioga
Area Head Digital Business Solutions West & Central Africa, BAT
panelist
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Smart Logistics with IoT and AI
The rise of Industry 4.0 is the biggest change the manufacturing sector faces today. The rise of 5G’s limitless connectivity and real-time cyber-physical collaboration, gives insight into how factories of the future will operate. Factories cannot afford to ignore smart manufacturing. and risk losing out on new growth opportunities. Technology continuously disrupts the logistics sector, changing its face as it constantly seeks solutions.
Stephen Ng'etich
IoT Lab, iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre, Strathmore University
speaker
02:05 PM - 02:35 PM
Panel Discussion
Where are The Opportunities in Digitisation of the Supply Chain?
Supply chain digitisation is paramount to business success across industries. In fact, over 85 per cent of C-level executives expect digitisation to improve cash flow and reduce Days Sales Outstanding. The flip side of not digitising is on average more than $1 million, and the average annual cost of manually entering invoices from suppliers is more than $600,000. Digitising of logistics has business model opportunities. One must, however, choose the right IT partner and/or the right software.
Carol Odero
Head of dxContent, dx5Group
moderator
Caine Wanjau
CTO, Twiga Foods
panelist
Peter Ndiang'ui
Co-Founder & CEO GoBEBA
panelist
George Gichuhi
CEO and Co-Founder, Afrigility Logistics Technologies
panelist
Alloys Meshack
CEO & Founder, Sendy
panelist