{"id":3727,"date":"2022-06-30T19:02:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T17:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/?p=3727"},"modified":"2022-06-30T19:10:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T17:10:19","slug":"new-speakers-announced-for-the-5th-iot-forum-africa-iotfa-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/event\/2022\/06\/30\/new-speakers-announced-for-the-5th-iot-forum-africa-iotfa-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"New Speakers Announced for the 5th IoT Forum Africa \u2013 IoTFA 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Business leaders, tech aficionados and innovation heavyweights alike are set to lead this year\u2019s IoT conversation at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/events\/event\/iot-forum-africa-2022\/\"><strong>Internet of Things Forum Africa<\/strong>\u00a0(#IOTFA2022)<\/a>\u00a0taking place from 29-30 March 2022 at The Maslow Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning two days,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/events\/event\/iot-forum-africa-2022\/\">#IoTFA2022<\/a>\u00a0will tackle the theme\u00a0<strong>\u201cEnabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0where attendees will not only get a taste of real-world IoT solutions and strategies but also gain the knowledge and tools needed to plan and implement successful connected-world projects.<\/p>\n<p>With a host of local and international experts,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/events\/event\/iot-forum-africa-2022\/\">#IOTFA2022<\/a>\u00a0will cover Smart Cities, IoT for Public Safety, Digital Transformation, Blockchain, IT Security, AI, Analytics, IoT Strategy, IoT Adoption, as well as building sustainable ecosystems that can truly tap into the potential of this connected technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The first wave of confirmed #IOTFA2022 speakers includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paul Morley<\/strong>\u2013 Enterprise Data Executive at Nedbank<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mathew Bernath<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Head of Data Analytics at Rand Merchant Bank<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abe Wakama<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Chief Executive Officer at IT News Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritza Curry-<\/strong>\u00a0Data &amp; Analytics Professional at RCS Group (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maciej Kaliszka<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Head: Analytics (Corporate Investment Banking at Pan Africa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jawad Raza<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 SVP Head of Data Analytics, Big Data, AI at Meezan Bank Limited<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ian Oppermann<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 NSW Government Chief Data Scientist and Industry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sarah Gadd<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence at Credit Suisse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hartnell Ndungi<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Chief Data Officer (CDO) at ABSA Bank Kenya PLC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amer Hussain<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Senior Vice President Integrated Supply Chain Leader: India &amp; International at Jubilant Foodworks Ltd (India)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alejandro Correa Bahnsen<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 PHD, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Rappi (Colombia)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vukosi Sambo<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Head of Data Solutions at Medscheme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to participate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/events\/event\/iot-forum-africa-2022\/?section=tickets\"><strong>Join as an attendee:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Learn from some of the most powerful brands, mavericks and visionaries that are setting the pace for change and driving disruption in IoT.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:events@itnewsafrica.com?subject=I%27d%20like%20to%20speak%20at%20IOTFA2022\"><strong>Join as a speaker:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Showcase your thought-leadership. Share your insights and experience. Shape solutions to critical business challenges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itnewsafrica.com\/events\/iot-forum-africa-2022-sponsorship-brochure\/\"><strong>Join us as an exhibitor:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Reinforce your position as a leading provider of technology solutions.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking for maximum exposure, our sponsorship and exhibition packages offer a great opportunity to showcase your brand, speak and present your solutions to a select audience. Packages are available for all budgets, but spots are limited.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about this conference, email events@itnewsafrica.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business leaders, tech aficionados and innovation heavyweights alike are set to lead this year\u2019s IoT conversation at the\u00a0Internet of Things Forum Africa\u00a0(#IOTFA2022)\u00a0taking place from 29-30 March 2022 at The Maslow Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. 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