AVEVA to Spotlight Industrial Intelligence at AVEVA Day South

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, announced it will host AVEVA Day South Africa 2026 on April 22 at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch. The event aims to unite industrial leaders, innovators, and ecosystem partners to examine the trajectory of data-driven operations across the continent. Under the theme Accelerating Africa’s Industrial Future, the gathering will highlight how artificial intelligence, digital twins, and connected data platforms are reshaping mining, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors. Research cited during the announcement suggests AI-enabled operational intelligence can reduce unplanned downtime by up to 30% and lower energy intensity by 10–20%. Key executives including Jesús Hernandez, Senior Vice President – EMEA, and Khaled Salah, Vice President – Africa, emphasized the shift from pilot projects to full-scale deployment. Hernandez noted that African industries form the foundation of global AI infrastructure, while Salah stressed the importance of moving from conversation to action through clear strategic paths. The agenda features a welcome from Hernandez followed by a keynote from Hanno van Niekerk on leveraging AI-powered software for the region’s energy transition. Industry sessions will cover mining equipment reliability with insights from Glenn Kerkhoff, concluding with a panel on turning operational data into industrial resilience. Attendees will also explore AVEVA’s Connected Industrial Ecosystem, showcasing partner-led solutions for local water and infrastructure challenges via the CONNECT cloud-native platform.