{"id":45197,"date":"2020-03-06T14:15:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T12:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/southern-africa\/angola\/johannesburg-gets-ready-for-4th-internet-of-things-iot-forum-africa-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-03-06T14:15:19","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T12:15:19","slug":"johannesburg-gets-ready-for-4th-internet-of-things-iot-forum-africa-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/southern-africa\/angola\/johannesburg-gets-ready-for-4th-internet-of-things-iot-forum-africa-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Johannesburg gets ready for 4th Internet of Things (IoT) Forum Africa 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrap\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Over the last few years, governments and organisations alike have had to facilitate the explosion of emerging technologies \u2014 such as AI, 5G and underpinning it all, IoT. This global disruptor requires far more than simply the infrastructure to support it \u2014 to be used effectively, IoT will also rely on innovative solutions to keep it secure and sustainable.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Total spending on IoT devices and services is set to reach $3.7 trillion by 2021 thanks to the expected 20.8 billion connected \u201cthings\u201d used globally in 2020. With these figures in mind, it\u2019s not difficult to imagine how organisations will change, adapt and thrive in the future.<\/p>\n<p>And while there is a very real hype surrounding IOT, very few enterprises know how to make the most of it. That\u2019s why Johannesburg is gearing up for the fourth edition of the <a href=\"http:\/\/iotforumafrica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internet of Things Forum Africa <\/a>(http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TsJeg7) (#IOTFA2020). The two-day conference is set to take place from 25 \u2013 26 March 2020 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Under the theme, <strong>\u201cEnabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT\u201d<\/strong> IOTFA2020 will see hundreds of Africa\u2019s tech heavyweights equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to plan and implement successful IoT projects \u2014 to get ahead of the IoT curve by moving their IoT pilots from project phase into real-world production.<\/p>\n<p>The forum will also look into IoT, AI\u00a0and big data convergence, and building sustainable ecosystems that can truly tap into the potential of this connected technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confirmed speakers for IOTFA2020 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jon Foster-Pedley \u2014 Dean and Director at Henley Business School, Africa<\/li>\n<li>Kabelo Rabotho \u2014 Marketing Director at Nissan South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Bronwyn Nielsen \u2014 CEO at Nielsen Media \/Former editor-in-chief of CNBC Africa<\/li>\n<li>Peter Malebye \u2014 Head of IoT at Vodacom<\/li>\n<li>Nazarius Nicholas Kirama \u2014 President of Internet Society Tanzania<\/li>\n<li>Jonty Koekemoer \u2014 Cyber Security Account Executive at Darktrace<\/li>\n<li>Dominic Ross \u2014 Technical Manager at Siemon UK &amp; Ireland, South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Abe Wakama \u2014 Chief Executive Officer at IT News Africa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to participate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/iotforumafrica.com\/about\/register-now\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join as an attendee<\/a><\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2VLlANj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2VLlANj<\/a>): Learn from some of the most powerful brands, mavericks and visionaries that are setting the pace for change and driving disruption in retail.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/iotforumafrica.com\/speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join as a speaker<\/a> <\/strong>(http:\/\/bit.ly\/2xia2Hj): Showcase your thought-leadership. Share your insights and experience. Shape solutions to critical business challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/iotforumafrica.com\/about\/sponsorship-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join us as an exhibitor<\/a> <\/strong>(<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TG1Ub4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TG1Ub4<\/a>): Reinforce 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><i>Distributed by APO Group on behalf of IT News Africa.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TsJeg7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TsJeg7<\/a><br \/>\nTel: 011 026 0981\/2<br \/>\nEmail: events@itnewsafrica.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/johannesburg-gets-ready-for-4th-internet-of-things-iot-forum-africa-2020?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>South Africa Today Africa \u2013 Southern Africa <a title=\"Angola\" href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/category\/southern-africa\/angola\/\">Angola<\/a> News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few years, governments and organisations alike have had to facilitate the explosion of emerging technologies \u2014 such as AI, 5G and underpinning it all, IoT. 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