AFRICA’S LARGEST B2B 4IR TRADESHOW
Transcript of AFRICA’S LARGEST B2B 4IR TRADESHOW
3 Day Live Show30 day OnDemand20000 sqf Virtual Expo Hall4000+ Members2000+ Delegates500+ Companies80+ Speakers80+ SponsorsAI LabsAI for Good eZoneCountry ePavillionsQuantum eZoneWomen in AI eZoneYouth in AI eZoneSocial ProgrammeInnovation WallNetworking LoungeSpeaker / VIP LoungeInnovation Challenges
#AIE
xpoA
fric
a
AFRICA’S LARGEST B2B 4IR TRADESHOW
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
7-9SEP2021 JOIN US - ONLINE - ANYWHERE
JOB TITLE EXAMPLES• CEO Chairman• Chief Data Architect• Chief Digital Officer• Chief Executive Officer• Chief Information
Officer• Chief Operating Officer• Chief Technology
Advisor• Chief Technology
Officer• CIO Middle East &
Africa• Co-Founder• Country Manager -
South Africa• Data Architect• Data Science
Consultant• Data Scientist• Dealmaker, Global
Entrepreneur Programme
• Development Engineer• Digital Analyst• Director• Director of Digital
Growth• Divisional Executive:
PMO• Divisional Executive:
TIS
• Editor-in-Chief• Executive Manager• Executive Head: Global
Testing Solutions• Founder• General Manager• Group Business
Development• Group Chief Data
Officer• Group Head of IT• Group IS Head• Group IT - Solution
Architect• Head of Academy• Head of Artificial
Intelligence• Head of Business
Systems• Head of Customer
Operations• Head of HR• Head of Sales• Head: Advice
Processes & Tools• Head: IT Solutions• Head: Sales• Head: SQA
Architecture - R&D• IT Architect
• Lead Senior Manager - Robotics & Cognitive Automation
• Managing Director• Manager Advanced
Analytics• Marketing Director• PhD Researcher• NLP & ML Lead• Senior Business
Solutions Manager• Senior Lecturer• Senior Manager,
Engineering Development
• Software / Information Architect
• Software Engineer• Solution Architect• Systems Administrator• Technical Lead R&D• Technical Marketing
Specialist• Technology Manager• TV Anchor/
Ambassador• Vice President:
Technology• VP Artificial
Intelligence
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
EVENT & COMMUNITY STATISTICS
Ratings & Reviews*% of respondents rating the show as EXCELLENT or GOOD
Event Admin
TICKETING & PAYMENTS
88%
QUALITY OF PROGRAMME
91%
WEBSITE INFORMATION
91%
AI MEDIA STAFF
91%
Event Content
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
82%
QUALITY & MIX OF VENDORS
87%
PROGRAMME QUALITY & MIX OF TALKS
91%
QUALITY & MIX OF SPEAKERS
85%
SPEAKER
81%
OVERALL
Event Value
DELEGATE
85%
DID WE MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS
88% 82%
Event Site Traffic per year
Event Visits Online Show
Online Expo Space (Sq Feet)
Community Members
Registered Delegates
Companies
Speakers & Sponsors
Countries Represented
The show edition of Synapse Magazine contained:
Stories, and
A4 Ads placed for brands
47
35
Delegate diversity
Key Numbers at a Glance*
32%68%
3,052,820
82,388
20,000
4,202
2,413
502
184
45
*from AI Expo Africa 2020 survey
C Suite / CxOManager / Dept HeadEngineeringOtherGovernment / Academia / NGO 24%
22%
21%
8%
25%Customer Reviews
AI Expo Africa Energy Ln, Century City, Cape Town
4,9 70 reviews Read here
#AIE
xpoA
fric
a#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
ww
w.a
iexp
oafr
ica.
com
#
AIE
xpoA
fric
a
VALUE PROPOSITION
“Superb event, with great interaction and engagement. Excellent agenda and networking opportunities” SAP
“This was an amazing event with an incredible roster of speakers and talents! ” ARM, UK
“AI Expo Africa was amazing!” UNESCO, SWITZERLAND
Sponsors> Exhibit and showcase your
products & services to local & regional buyers
> Raise awareness of your brand with a brand new community & audience
> Find distribution and reseller partners
> Take part in a world class speaker line up
> Run labs & workshops on your platforms
> Find & recruit great engineering talent
Speakers> Talk to a brand new
audience in one of the worlds fastest growing markets
> Put yourself on a global stage and reach 1000s of new practitioners
> Introduce a call to action or sit on one of our panels
> Showcase your company’s products & services
> Network in the VIP speaker lounge and meet press & media
Delegates> Meet the largest
assembled set of 4IR suppliers in Africa
> Learn about what is new from local, regional & global tech brands
> Network with vendors, partners, speakers and innovators
> Ask live Q&A and view R&D from leading universities
> Enrich your knowledge & make real impact in your business
“Enjoyed the consistent ethical discussion around impact of AI to progress our society”CAPITEC BANK
Partners> Find and forge new
partnerships within Africa’s largest 4IR B2B B2G community
> Tap into new resources and insights to help formulate your local & regional strategy
> Launch innovation challenges, competitions & hackathons
> Contribute to industry & market analysis
> Raise your profile via our media, news & video platforms
In 2020 we had 500+ companies attending with all sectors represented including; Government, Finance, Banking, Retail, Insurance, Agriculture, Healthcare, Mining, Manufacturing, Automotive, Transport, Hospitality, Gaming, Academia, Education, Skills Development, Media, Communications, Telco, Logistics, ICT, Life Science & NGOs
24.com4Di Capital54geneABBABSAAbsa Insurance AccentureAccorAccTech SystemsAcerACI WorldwideAckermansAdcock IngramAdcorp Afgri Technology ServciesAfrica Blockchain AllianceAfrica Data ForumAfrican BankAfrican Centre for ExcellenceAfrican Drone and Data Science AcademyAfrican Fairways and Safaris (SIS Global)African ImpactAfrican Innovation Group MediaAfrican Institute for Mathematical ScienceAfrican Women in Electricity and PowerAfricascopeAfroAntAfroCentric GroupAfya RekodAGCO AfricaAgri TechnovationAgriculture, Forestry & FisheriesAI ActiveAI GhanaAI in AfricaAI UnityAI Venture LabsAIGS InsightsAIQ Cognitive TechnologiesAirbusAizatronAkhani TechnologiesAkro Capital Al Baraka Bank South AfricaAlgo@Work Robotics AcademyAlis FundAll Pay AfricaAllan Gray Allan Gray Orbis FoundationAllan Gray Property TrustAlpha CodeAlpha Mead Facilities & Management ServicesAltairAltech Netstar
Altivex Alvarez & MarsalAmbrite AG ANC Progressive Business ForumAnglo AmericanAnt Works AONArtificial Intelligence for DevelopmentArtisan BiomedAshanti Mining Ashesi University in GhanaAsk JeanAtate & Associates Consulting IncAthena CapitalAtlan SpaceAurecon GroupAustralian National UniversityAutoRegenic Immunologics (Pty) Ltd.AWIEFAxizAzukaBain & CoBanco Santander / MovistarBankservAfricaBaobab HoldingsBarbarians at the GateBase GroupBatho AIBay EsiaBayport FinanceBCXBeacon AIBeaver ImmigrationBestBet360 Bidvest Bidvest BankBig Bay GroupBigenBitaniumBitcrack Security BizAR RealityBlake GroupBlockchain AGBlue Label TelecomsBlue Planet DesignBlue RobotBlue SecurityBlue Water Group (Neural Robotics)BlueMondayBNP Paribas Personal Finance South AfricaBokgoni Matla AnalyticsBoltBookings.comBoston Consulting Group (BCG)Botlate CapitalBottomless Code
BPeSA WCBright TechnologyBritehouseBulrush AgritechBusiness FranceByte OrbitCA Southern AfricaCalaya Engineering Services AfricaCanvas IntelligenceCap GeminiCape Town AICape Town GovernmentCape Union MartCape Winelands District MunicipalityCapitec BankCar ScanCassava FintechCastletonCatalyxCatin SystemsCDH (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyer)CenfriCentre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI)Centre for Creative LeadershipCentre for Proteomic and Genomic ResearchCeridianChannel Center ChetuCHIL AI LABCHPCCirtech ElectronicsCity of AmsterdamCity of Cape TownClickatellCM.ComCobalt CapitalCoca Cola Peninsula BeveragesCog3ntCognitive CityCOGO People AnalyticsCompariSureCompumetrics Solutions Ltd.Con Ceviche JewelleryConnectGroupCornastone Enterprise SystemsCorridor Africa TechnologiesCrayonCredit DirectCrossfin & Blue Garnet Ventures (Pty) LtdCSIRCuriositasCuro Fund ServicesCyberiaD.Wolfaardt & AssociatesDallmeierData Convergence
Data DialectDatacentre SolutionsDatonomyDatora Pty LtdDe Beers GroupDebswanaDeep Data & iPayDeep MindDeloitte Denmark Government Dental Information SystemsDentsu Aegis Department for International Trade (DIT) UKDepartment of Communications & Digital Technologies SADepartment of Defence SADepartment of Economic Development and Tourism SADepartment of Science and Innovation SADepartment of the Premier WCPGDepartment of Transport and Public Works WCPGDerivcoDeviareDigital Gaming CorporationDigs ConnectDimension DataDirectAxis Discovery GroupDistellDommisse AttorneysDTPSDutch ConsulateEconet Wirelss LimitedElizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS FoundationEmbassy of FranceEngen OilEnnocreativ Incorporated GhanaENSafricaEnterprise IrelandEricssonErnest & YoungEsri South AfricaEuropean Chamber of Digital CommerceExplore Data Science AcademyExxaroF5 NetworksFacebook SAFaculty of Health Science UCTFirst 4 UFirst National BankFirst Rand GroupFlash Mobile VendingFlickswitch Freddy Hirsch Group French Embassy
Frost & SullivanGarminGartnerGatestamp TicketingGauteng Department of Economic Development SAGE AfricaGen Re Life & Health South AfricaGeneral Department of Communications & Postal Services SAGeoTerraImageGerman Chamber of Commerce SAGetihuGetsmarterGijimaGlacier by SanlamGlobal Fashion GroupGlobalstarGoodwell InvestmentGoogle CloudGovchatGrai LabsGranadillaGrindrod BankGSMAH20.aiHarvard Global Health InstituteHeroTelHikVisionHippo InsuranceHitachi SAHixconsultingHollardHomechoiceHoneywellHPHuawaiHyperionDevi-PayIBA GroupIBMIconiq TechnologiesIDS ImagingIFC Financial Institutions GroupIHS MarkitIkusasa Technology SolutionsImagine National AllianceImpala PlatinumInformaticaInformation CapitalING BankInsight GenomicsInstaDeepInstitute of Paris Île-de-France IntelIntelichemIntertrade Security Distributors
InvestecInvestment Fund AfricaIsrael AI delegationItakane ICTItalian Chamber of Trade SAJamborow Jumo WorldK2Kaap AgriKalon Venture PartnersKenya Gov (ICT Task Force AI & BC)Kenya ICT Ministry Keystone Bank NigeriaKnife CapitalKPMG LawPavillion Business SolutionsLenovo LexisNexisLG ElectronicsLiberty Group South AfricaLima Capital LLCLiquid Telecom (Neotel)Logicalis SALunoM-NetMaitlandMalope Monitoring SystemsMarathon GroupMash SA LogisticsMaxbyte TechMcKinsey & CompanyMedia 24MediClinic Southern AfricaMedschemeMercurioMetro FibreMetropolitan Health GroupMicrosoftMICT SETAMilpark Business SchoolMIP HoldingsMMI HoldingsMobiticketMooka GroupMotus GroupMoyo AfricaMTN GroupMultichoice MWebMyBucksMySmartFarm Naked InsureNamibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)NaspersNational Education Collaboration TrustNational Geographic Society
NedbankNedgroup Nelson Mandela UniversityNetherlands Chamber of Commerce SANetshieldNexioNGA (New Generation Auditors)NMISANorthern Cape SMME TrustNorway Government SANTT NuvaLaw NvidiaNYDAObsidian CapitalOcean ProtocolOld MutualOld Mutual Life Assurance - Digital & DataOpen NetworksOpen TextOracleOutsurancePargoParliament of the Republic of South AfricaPartechPattern Matched TechnologiesPayfastPayUPBT GroupPCI Pharma Services Pepkor ITPernod RicardPick n PayPioneer FoodsPNYPolymorphPost Office SAPPECBProctor & GambleProdigy FinancePublic Investment CorporationPuma EnergyPWCRand Merchant BankRandvest Technology HoldingsRed BullRed Bull SARetail InsightsRezcoRobosureRSA CapitalSA Taxi SABCSaldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone
SalviolSamsungSANA (Norway)Sanlam Group Sanlam Investmetns Sanlam Personal FinanceSanlam Reality SantamSAPSASSchneider ElectricSchoeman LawScip AGSeagate TechnologySEDASekunjaloShoprite GroupSiemensSIS GlobalSisekelo Sustainability InstituteSITASKA South AfricaSmollan GroupSoftBank RoboticsSoftware AGSouth African Bureau of StandardsSpoor & FisherSpydar AfricaStanbic Bank Standard BankStellenbosch University StridertechStudent HeroSUBCSubexSuperbalistSuperSportSwedish Gov SATakealotTanzania AITarsusTD GlobalTechnische Universiteit DelftTechnology Information Agency (TIA)Telekom Networks Malawi LimitedTelkomTelkomTencent AfricaTFGThe American Corner SAThe Centre for Disruptive TechnologiesThe Centre of Artificial Intelligence ResearchThe Embassy of America in South AfricaThe Good Data FactoryThe Liang Lab. Drexel UniversityThisisMe
Thomson ReutersThoughtSpotTIBCOToshibaTPPTransnetTransUnionTsogo SunUber SAUbunifu College of AIUCTUganda Christian UniversityUiPathUK Consulate Cape TownUK Department of International TradeUN International Trade CentreUN ITUUnilever SAUnited Drone HoldingsUnited NationsUniversity of Bordeaux (Rhoban)University of Cape Town University of Johannesburg University of LimpopoUniversity of Nairobi University of PretoriaUniversity of StellenboschUniversity of the Western CapeUniversity of the WitwatersrandUS Consulate SAVan Schaik BookstoreVantage DataVeeamVeritas Technologies Virgin Media SAVodacomVon SiedelsVpower LabsVula MobileWave AIWebber WentzelWesgroWestern Cape GovernmentWikimedia FoundationWine industry of Expertise and TechnologyWingu Network SolutionsWIPROWomen in Big DataSAWoolworthsWoolworths Financial ServicesWorld Economic ForumXPRIZEZindiZurich Insurance
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
BUYER COMMUNITY
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
TRUSTED BY THE LARGEST REGIONAL & GLOBAL BRANDS
SPONSOR TESTIMONIALS
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
4
“This was an amazing event with an incredible roster of speakers and talents! ” ARM, UK
“I think this was a great trial of a virtual conferencing platform” WESGRO, SA
“Excellent conference. Looking forward to next year” DEON DU PREEZ, DIMENSION DATA MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
“Throughly enjoyed the talks” INTEL, USA
“World class experience” ENLABELER, SA
“Very different experience! Well done to AI Expo for putting on a successful conference” UIPATH, SA
“Huge congratulations on a successful online event” ZINDI, SA
“We didn’t think it was possible to hold a virtual conference of this magnitude. AMATHUBA AI, SA
Great expo growing every year! A must do!”FINCHATBOT
“Virtual is very difficult but conference was good under the circumstances” PREDICTIVE INSIGHTS, SA
“Very well organised and usually with international speakers in the line up” MICROSOFT, SA
“I’m blown away by the talent and breadth of AI projects in South Africa”UBIQUITY AI, USA
“It was a great opportunity to join AI Expo Africa - The variety of experiences, talks, exhibitions, and shows in terms of AI and Technology were really fruitful and everything was well organized”SOCIAL LAB
“Great event” ORACLE, SA
“Talking to the smaller vendors, particularly the ones in the Innovation Cafe was the highlight for me” GORDON INGGS, CITY OF CAPE TOWN
“Enjoying my first virtual conference from my office at home” DATA DIALECT, SA
“Well worth a visit to this awesome online venue! Kudos!” NVIDIA, UK
“Well done on another cracking event” OCULAR TECHNOLOGIES, SA
“Superb event, with great interaction and engagement. Excellent agenda and networking opportunities” SAP, SA
“What an amazing few days spent with like minded individuals, organizations, startups, enthusiasts and those just plainly curious!” IZAK DE BEER, SAP
“The experience was good and refreshing” ASHANTI AI, GHANA
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
SHOWCASING BRAND NEW STARTUPS & INNOVATORS
futurecare
SPEAKER / DELEGATE TESTIMONIALS
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
4
“Enjoyed the consistent ethical discussion around impact of AI to progress our society” CAPITEC BANK, SA
“Amazed at the local talent and resources available” OUTSURANCE, SA
“We are super proud of being part of this” INTERPOL, NETHERLANDS
“As an online event, it was very good” ABSA, SA
“Microsoft Labs were flippin awesome!” DRONE EYE TECHNOLOGY, SA
“Congratulations Dr Nick Bradshaw and Roy Bannister with going online. Well done!” SAIS, SA
“AI Expo Africa was amazing!”UNESCO, SWITZERLAND
“Great job” ALLAN GRAY, SA
“Congrats for putting such a great event” UN CENTRE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTICS, SWITZERLAND
“My first fully digital conference was amazing”KUDOTI, SA
“I would like to commend you and your team on a wonderful Expo.” ENGINEERING HUMAN PERFORMANCE, SA
“Awesome virtual expo! Thank you for bringing Analytics & 4IR minds together” LIBERTY GROUP, SA
“I was impressed with what you have accomplished. Well done!” STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY, SA
“AI Expo Africa bar none, is one of the best online conference experiences I have had!” TIES, USA
“Thanks for hosting such an amazing conference, showcasing pure African talent” AFRICANOVA SOLUTIONS, SA
“It was above my expectations” SOCIAL LAB, GERMANY
“The Microsoft AI Lab was informative” UNIVERSITY OF JHB, SA
“Very informative, exciting times ahead” REDFLANK CONSULTING, SA
“So so so proud of my team at LUMA Law thank you to AI Expo Africa” LUMA LAW, SA“AI Expo Africa was nothing
less then inspirational. Looking forward to 2020 Expo” FRANCOIS FERREIRA, CAPITEC BANK
“I learnt so much at this year’s AI Expo Africa and cannot wait to return next year” KHUMOETSILE KHUMALO, ABSA BANK
“It was great the see a diverse field of innovators across business, academia and social enterprises take on our continents challenges” FRANCIS MUMBI, STANBIC BANK
“Excellent event” SUGENDRAN PILLAY, STANDARD BANK GROUP
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
LARGEST 4IR ECOSYSTEM IN AFRICA
PRESS, MEDIA & CONTENT
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
4
WATCH AI TVAfrica’s only AI-focused
streaming channel
READ SYNAPSE Africa’s only AI and Data
Science Trade publication
WANT TO POSITION YOUR BUSINESS ALONGSIDE OUR COMMUNITY OF DIGITAL LEADERS?
Get in touch with us today for all sponsorship and exhibition enquiries: [email protected]
#AIE
xpoA
fric
aw
ww
.aie
xpoa
fric
a.co
m
#A
IExp
oAfr
ica
Brought to you byThe AI Media Group
SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY
www.aiexpoafrica.comwww.aiexpoafrica.com