SAIMC INSPIRE conference extends abstract submission deadline

August 2026 SAIMC News

Following requests from our sponsors, the SAIMC INSPIRE conference has officially extended the abstract submission deadline to 28 August 2026.

If you’ve been working on breakthrough projects, smart automation upgrades, digital transformation wins or real-world applications of emerging technologies, the INSPIRE conference is the perfect place to share your challenges and successes in a short presentation.

We’re looking for case studies and project insights that highlight:

• Practical engineering solutions.

• Automation and control system innovations.

• Successful deployments of new technologies.

• Lessons learned from real projects; please keep in mind no sales pitches.

• Impactful improvements in safety, efficiency or ESG performance.

To make the most of this opportunity, submit a 100 to 300 word abstract. The presentation should be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions.

Click this link to submit your abstract now.

Let’s share our challenges and successes at South Africa’s leading automation conference, which champions bold thinking, practical innovation, and is leading the way at the frontier of automation.

New deadline: 28 August 2026

Audience: Engineers, technologists, integrators, academics, and industry innovators.

Purpose: Showcase how you’re leveraging the latest technologies to solve real challenges.

For details and registration click here

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