SAIMC INSPIRE 2026 Conference
INSPIRE 2026
General Information re INSPIRE conference 2026
WHY ATTEND?
The upcoming summit offers vendors in the smart mining, manufacturing, and related sectors a prime platform to showcase their solutions and gain industry visibility. It also highlights the growing role of robotics and automation, aligning with leading initiatives such as RobMech and PRASA that are shaping South Africa’s advanced manufacturing landscape. This year the proceedings will include multiple streams, including Industry Case-Studies, Thought-Leadership, and Academic Peer-Reviewed Research presentations.
Focused on knowledge sharing, the event aims to strengthen the country’s smart mining and manufacturing community. Industry and Academic members will present research, case studies and success stories that inspire discussion, encourage questions, and promote collaboration across traditional operations, robotics, and intelligent systems.
Vendors will have the opportunity to exhibit their products and services and deliver thought-leadership presentations. Sales pitches are not permitted; all presentations must support the development of a cutting-edge smart mining, manufacturing, and robotics ecosystem in South Africa.
Participation provides a valuable chance to build business relationships, engage with industry leaders in manufacturing operations management, and connect with the broader robotics/automation community represented by RobMech and PRASA.
DELEGATE COSTS:
Early Bird to 31 May: R2995 pp; From 01 June 2026: R3995 pp
Accommodation: R1615 pppd single B/B
SAIMC International Inspire Conference 2026 Committee
- Gerhard Greef (conference chair – South Africa)
- Jane Collet (Treasurer and Information – South Africa)
- Riaan Stopforth (South African IEEE Robotics and Automation / Control Systems chair)
- Theo van Niekerk (South Africa)
- Olaf Diegel (New Zealand)
- Mahendra Gooroochurn (Mauritius)
- Jane van der Spuy (South Africa)
- Johan Maartens (South Africa)
- Ina Maartens (South Africa)
- Ndivhuwo Makondo (South Africa)
Technical Programme Committee
- Natasha Botha (Publication chair – South Africa)
- Callen Fisher (South Africa)
- Beatrice Van Eden (South Africa)
January 2025 SAIMC
A total of 15 local and international guest speakers shared their thoughts and research on the manufacturing sector in South Africa and technology development globally. The user case studies were especially insightful in that they portrayed the practical aspects of the theories presented. The speaker lineup included presenters from big business and big technology, system integrators, and international guests.
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