Industry 4.0, the 4th industrial revolution, smart manufacturing, digital factories… these are some of the phrases being used today to describe a series of game-changing innovations that are changing the way products are manufactured. Well, after the successful maiden Industry 4.0 Forum CIO East Africa held virtually last year, with attendance from across the Eastern Africa countries, 2021 marks yet another year of an even more engaging event considering that technology is moving faster. Questions are rife as to what will industrial production look like in Eastern Africa in 5-10 years from now? How will the factories within the region effectively compete with industries with the next generation factories that use communication systems and concepts? To what extent are factories are gearing up for Industry 4.0 and evolving to meet the
upcoming demands and challenges? These and more questions will be articulated during this year’s Industry 4.0 Forum bringing together factory owners, plant managers and manufacturing heads to discover the latest technologies and services available for them to successfully compete for the next 20 years of production and beyond. Seize the opportunity to explore the possibilities of digital industrial capabilities with inspiring speakers and visionary leaders. This will be an opportunity, to understand government policy, gain support and access to finance, adopt the latest business models, hear about large as well as small-scale Industry 4.0 case studies, and what this means for your business.