The upcomingVirtual Manufacturing Indabais a revered platform for manufacturers to explore growth opportunities, uncover the latest manufacturing incentives and trends, and network with the sector’s
key stakeholders. The event will be packed with insightful keynote and panel discussions aimed at boosting the South African manufacturing sector. The main discussion topics are outlined below. The virtual conference is FREE to
attend but registration is required, so reserve your seat now.
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WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED?
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Manufacturing our Future: Charting a post-COVID recovery course
for the manufacturing sector. -
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The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement and what this means for Manufacturers:
its influence on trade agreements, customs tariffs and tax to create an African Marketplace. -
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Access to finance for manufacturers: What financial instruments assist
manufacturing and what are the options available? -
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A just transition to renewable energy: investment, jobs and communities. SA’s
competitive advantages - the hydrogen economy and other opportunities. -
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Growing Township Economies: A key opportunity for Skills Development and Youth
Employment. -
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Industrial Parks and SEZs: The development of economic hubs and moving economies
forward. -
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Localisation: Competitive or import substitution models - key principles and
policies. Digitalisation of critical domestic value chain for investment and job creation. -
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The new digital revolution (4IR): Threats and opportunities for the domestic
economy, investment and job creation. -
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How to turn Africa’s manufacturing sector into a high-tech powerhouse? Digital
policy perspectives on data sovereignty; and the emergence of e-commerce. -
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The new sunrise sector opportunities for the domestic economy: The
‘industrialisation of food and agriculture’ (lessons for SA); High value and niche agriculture sectors. -
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Mining & Manufacturing: The global commodity boom - securing an investment and
labour intensive plan across the mining value chain. -
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Advanced manufacturing: How can companies boost their competitiveness,
productivity and sustainability through advanced manufacturing? -
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The Automotive sector plan for Electric Vehicles:
reality bites! -
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Made in Africa: African manufacturing success stories and how they did it? - -
