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1 May 2015
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With over 4500 visitors registered to attend Africa Automation Fair 2015 at the Ticketpro Dome, Northriding, this event is set to exceed all expectations.
Exhibitors have gone to great effort to display their products and solutions in spectacular fashion, and the trade fair competes in product solution representation and professional standards with similar trade fairs worldwide. It is also now officially the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Taking up more than 6000 square metres of display space, workshop and presentation areas, and over 2000 individuals representing close on 100 organisations, you cannot afford to miss Africa Automation Fair this year.
We also urge you to encourage colleagues and fellow professionals in your work space and networking circles, to visit and enjoy the many benefits of seeing this variety of companies, products and solutions – all under one roof.
In addition, the FIRST Robotics Open African Championships will be hosted alongside Africa Automation Fair. With 50 local and international teams participating at this first ever for Africa, not-to-be-missed, showcase of talent and passion for robotics by our future young engineers and innovators.
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