Beckhoff Automation, in partnership with VEGA, are proud to present the second South African Process 4.0 Seminar for industry.
The 2019 seminars are aimed at industry segments such as oil & gas production, petrochemicals, chemicals, water & wastewater management, food & beverage, metals, mining, plastics, woodworking, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and pulp & paper.
Beneficiaries of this series include process plant operators, systems integrators, plant planners, and all-round enthusiasts in process automation, especially with the global explosion proof certification requirements.
You are cordially invited to attend a Process 4.0 seminar at any of the convenient venues. It’s being held for the first time in Port Elizabeth and again in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg on the following dates:
* 11 September: Port Elizabeth – The Plantation.
* 13 September: Durban – The Oyster Box.
* 17 September: Cape Town – D’Aria Wine Estate.
* 19 September: Johannesburg – The Fairway Hotel.
Schedule of events
6:45 – Registration | Table-top Exhibition
7:15 – Welcome Address (Kenneth McPherson and Frikkie Streicher)
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