USEFUL LINKS
Contact: jane.collett@saimc.co.za
Venue: The Fairway Hotel – https://guvonhotels.co.za
Save the date: See the calendar
Registration: Click here
User Advisory Council Website: https://www.saimc.co.za/user-advisory-council
SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
The upcoming summit presents a valuable opportunity for vendors to the mining, manufacturing, and related industries to showcase their products and services and gain exposure in industry. It serves as an ideal marketing and networking platform, connecting established businesses with current and potential clients. The event focuses on knowledge sharing and aims to grow the smart mining and manufacturing community in South Africa. Community members will share inspiring case studies and success stories, encouraging participants to network and ask relevant questions about their own operations. Additionally, vendors will have the chance to exhibit their products and services and have the opportunity to deliver thought leadership presentations. It is important to note that sales pitches are not allowed at this event; instead, presentations are focused around developing a cutting-edge smart mining and manufacturing community in South Africa. Participating in this summit provides a unique chance to form business connections and gain access to industry thought leaders in manufacturing operations management.SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES 2025
N.B. For any SAIMC National Members a 15% discount is applicable to Platinum, Gold & Silver packages.ATTENTION: Conference Keystone Sponsorship Packages (applicable to Platinum, Gold & Silver packages)
(This gives you a guaranteed price without any increments for a 3-year period) All the benefits are as shown in each category below.A. Platinum Partnership: 1 year – R79 900 – 2 available
- Exhibition space with power and trestle table for display
- Branding & display rights at the venue, and surrounding areas
- Company logo on all digital marketing material
- Promotion on social media postings and website.
- Video promo slots 60 sec x 4 at event
- Press coverage at event with an opportunity for interview and published articles
- Guaranteed 30-minute speaking slot to provide Industry Insight (including Q & A)
- Complimentary conference admission included for 6 delegates
B. Gold Partnership: 1 year – R39 900 – 3 available
- Exhibition space with power and trestle table for display
- Branding & display rights in the Exhibition area
- Company logo on all digital marketing material
- Promotion on social media postings and website.
- Video promo slots 30 sec x4 at event
- Complimentary conference admission included for 4 delegates
C. Silver Partnership: 1 year – R24 900 – Multiple companies
- Exhibition space with power and trestle table for display
- Company logo on all digital marketing material
- Promotion on social media postings and website.
- Complimentary conference admission included for 3 delegates
D. Bronze Exhibitor: 1 year – R14 900 – Multiple companies
- Exhibition space with power and trestle table for display
- Company logo on all digital marketing material
- Promotion on social media postings and website.
- Complimentary conference admission included for 2 delegates
E. Ethereum Exhibitor: R8 900 (multiple companies and opportunities)
- Cocktail table space (no power) in the Exhibition area
- Company logo on all digital marketing material
- Promotion on social media postings and website
- Complimentary conference admission for 1 day for 1 delegate
E. Networking Event Naming Rights – Tuesday 16 October 17:00 to 20:00 – R25 000
- Sole branding rights for the designated cocktail networking event on the first evening
- Company logo on all digital marketing material
- Promotion on social media postings and website
- Complimentary conference admission for 1 day for 1 delegate
Terms & Conditions:
The term “Partner or Exhibitor” includes any person, company or corporation and its employees and agents identified. Should you wish to take up one of the above opportunities, please confirm in writing to jane.collett@saimc.co.za to secure and allocate Partner/Exhibition spaces. Once received, an invoice will be generated and mailed to you for immediate payment, in full, to secure your participation. Should payment not be received timeously, the space will be offered to another exhibitor. In the event of cancellation, companies/exhibitors must submit the request in writing. A charge of 50% of total fees payable will apply for cancellations prior to 13 September 2025. No refunds will be made after this date. Companies/exhibitors will not be permitted to assign, sublet, or apportion the whole or any part of their package unless prior consent in writing is provided. We may share your details with suppliers and contractors unless otherwise advised. USEFUL LINKS Website: https://www.saimc.co.za/user-advisory-council Contact: jane.collett@saimc.co.za Venue: The Fairway Hotel – https://guvonhotels.co.zaSave the date: See the calendar
CALL for ABSTRACTS
Should your presentation get the highest votes, you could be winging your way to the ARC Global Conference in Sitges, Barcelona, Spain in May 2026
(This prize is valued at approx. R45 000 – T&Cs apply)
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Do you have an interesting case study or success story?
Then why not share your presentation at the 2025 SAIMC User Advisory Council Summit
We welcome your abstracts
- Case studies and success stories (feasibility studies, implementations, ROI, and other achievements
- Research & Development and new trends in Smart Mining & Smart Manufacturing
- How is the Mining and Manufacturing sector driving towards operational excellence and promoting innovation
- The impact of global political, trade and economic turbulence on your business and what actions you took to mitigate these
Our Summit theme includes a wide range of possible topics
We brainstormed and came up with some suggested presentation titles.
Use one or come up with your own. We trust your initiative
- The Intersection of AI & Human Expertise in Modern Manufacturing
- Manufacturing 4.0: Embracing Digital Transformation and Sustainable Practices for a Resilient Future
- Harnessing Innovation to Build Adaptive Supply Chains
- From Traditional to Transformative: Navigating the Shift Towards Advanced Manufacturing
- The future of Automation & Robotics in Manufacturing
- Data Analytics as a tool for Operational Excellence
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Strategies for Inclusive Participation in the Digital Economy
- Unified Name Space – A case study for Digital Transformation
- Sustainable Mining & Manufacturing in South Africa
- Future of Manufacturing: Collaborative, Connected in the Circular Economy
- Innovate to Elevate: Smart Manufacturing – Practical steps
- People-centred Operations – The Untapped Advantage
- People-centred Manufacturing: Leading the Digital Revolution
- The 3 Types of Artificial Intelligence: ANI, AGI and ASI in the manufacturing sector
- The impact of South Africa’s Presidential Commission on the 4IR to develop strategies for harnessing emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain
- Youth, entrepreneurship, and technical skills development in Manufacturing
- Smart Manufacturing that enables small and medium size companies to compete
- Technical Training Initiatives that promote manufacturing skills
- Manufacturing 4.0: Embracing Digital Transformation and Sustainable Practices
- The Future of Automation & Robotics in Manufacturing
- The Intersection of AI & Human Expertise in Modern Manufacturing
We encourage you to submit your Abstract – this is a fantastic opportunity to promote yourself and your company brand to a global audience
FOR YOUR ABSTRACT TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE SUBMIT BY 18 AUGUST 2025
This should be in the form of a short Abstract defining your topic (+- 100 to 200 words)
Please state 2 – 3 take aways that people will get from your presentation
Easy to complete form: https://form.jotform.com/250561071859561
Authors will receive notification indicating whether Abstract was accepted/declined by end August 2025
Successful authors will then be advised of presentation date and time for their presentation. The presentation should be completed in 20 minutes with an additional 5 mins or Q & A. In the two weeks leading up to the event all presenters will have a virtual meeting / dry run and Q&A with the hosts to enable any technical and presentation issues are addressed. This is to ensure we provide an excellent event to international standards.
The final presentation submission should be submitted by 13 September 2025
Please include short biography and picture (head & shoulders 300dpi)
All submissions will be considered by the SAIMC User Advisory Council Executive Committee and rated against the theme content and relevance.
All Bonafide speakers may attend the event on a complimentary basis (T&Cs apply)
For the past 15 years, the MESA Africa Summit has been pivotal in industrial automation and manufacturing excellence. The Summit has concentrated on Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), both of which fall under the domain of Computer Engineering.
In response to technological advancements and the evolving needs of the industry, the MESA Africa Summit has been expanded and rebranded as the SAIMC User Conference for Mining and Manufacturing Enterprises. This transformation is not merely a change in name but a strategic enhancement that allows the Summit to comprehensively address and explore aspects across all levels of enterprise automation, in alignment with the latest trends in technology.
The SAIMC User Conference for Mining and Manufacturing Enterprises will continue to serve as a premier platform for industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators to come together and share insights, best practices, and emerging technologies. The Summit aims to foster a deeper understanding of how the ISA-88, ISA-95 and other ISA models can be applied in today’s dynamic technological landscape by covering a broader spectrum of topics.
We are committed to ensuring that the SAIMC User Conference for Mining and Manufacturing Enterprises remains at the forefront of industry developments, providing valuable opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration. We believe that this expanded focus will better equip participants to navigate the complexities of modern automation and drive innovation within their organizations.
The SAIMC thanks you for your continued support and engagement with our initiatives. We look forward to welcoming you to the SAIMC User Conference for Mining and Manufacturing Enterprises 2025 and to explore the future of enterprise automation together. The planned date for the Conference will be 15 & 16 October 2025.
