AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will host AVEVA Day South Africa 2026 on 22 April at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch.
The event, themed “Accelerating Africa's Industrial Future: Harnessing AI, Digital Twins and Data-Driven Operations for Sustainable Growth”, will gather industrial leaders, technology innovators, and ecosystem partners to examine how these technologies are transforming the continent’s industries.
Africa is at a critical stage in its industrial digital transformation.
Studies indicate that AI-enabled operational intelligence could cut unplanned downtime by up to 30% and reduce energy intensity by 10–20% in key sectors such as mining, chemicals, and power generation.
The World Economic Forum’s Africa Competitiveness Report notes that organisations advancing beyond pilot digital programmes are achieving marked gains in productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
These efforts align with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020–2030) and initiatives towards a Digital Single Market by 2030, which are fostering the policy and infrastructure needed for industrial AI and connected operations to expand.
“Africa is not a spectator in the AI revolution; its industries are the foundation on which the global AI infrastructure is being built,” said Jesús Hernandez, senior vice president – EMEA, AVEVA.
“At AVEVA, we see Africa as a region of immense potential where digital transformation helps organisations overcome traditional barriers. The journey ahead involves moving from pilot projects to full-scale deployment, from data-rich to intelligence-led, and from reactive to predictive operations.”
Khaled Salah,vice president – Africa, AVEVA, added, “Global demand for African natural resources is accelerating: The companies that capture this growth will be those investing in operational intelligence through AI, digital twins, and connected data platforms to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. AVEVA Day South Africa offers a chance to move from conversation to action, enabling attendees to see what peers are achieving and gain a clearer path forward.”
The one-day programme opens with a welcome from Hernandez, followed by a strategic keynote from Hanno van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub-Saharan Africa, AVEVA, on AI-powered industrial software and digital twins supporting the region’s energy transition and sustainability goals.
Further sessions include a presentation by Glenn Kerkhoff, Industry Principal – MMM, on improving reliability, productivity, and energy efficiency in mining equipment. Mr Salah will join a closing panel exploring how organisations can turn operational data into the foundation of industrial resilience.
Attendees will also explore AVEVA’s partner ecosystem and its Connected Industrial Ecosystem (CIE), with demonstrations of how partners address local water and wastewater challenges using CONNECT, AVEVA’s open, cloud-native industrial intelligence platform.
Dedicated technical and industry sessions will showcase the full scope of AVEVA’s capabilities, highlighting how an end-to-end digital twin strategy accelerates information discovery and boosts performance across the asset lifecycle.
The event underscores AVEVA’s commitment to supporting Africa’s industrial growth through practical, scalable digital solutions.
AVEVA to host key industrial event in Johannesburg
