The theme of the conference and exhibition to be held in Cape Town on 26 and 27 October 2022 will be: Aluminium – Lightweight, Durable and Sustainable.
In line with the Aluminium Federation of South Africa’s (AFSA) vision of ‘A growing, self-sufficient, sustainable, competitive, and innovative South African aluminium industry,’ AFSA is planning to host the AFSA International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition, which take place on the 26th and 27th October 2022 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The central theme of the conference is: ‘Aluminium – Lightweight, Durable and Sustainable.’
The conference forms part of AFSA’s comprehensive strategic plan of positioning itself in the South African aluminium industry in the short, medium, and long term as a significant source of technical information and advisory services on all matters relating to aluminium. Furthermore, AFSA aims to provide networking opportunities, educate, and showcase the South African aluminium industry’s capacity and capabilities as the supplier of aluminium of global stature. At the same time, as an aluminium industry as a body, AFSA is committed to sustainable production practices, preventing environment degradation and resource efficiency.
The conference as scheduled, represents a prime opportunity to network, generate new contacts, cement existing relationships, and develop the aluminium industry through the latest information on the aluminium industry’s technology advancements and competitiveness. In addition, the conference aims to offer cutting-edge presentations and academic papers on major topics including casting, fabrication, surface finishing, factories of the future, and the South African Aluminium Industry Roadmap from current industry experts, professionals and academics.
This event will offer delegates further networking opportunities, starting with a site visit on the 25th of October 2022 to Guala Closures, one of the market leaders in the production of aluminium and non-refillable closures. AFSA aim to conclude the conference festivities with an all day tour of some of the most prestigious wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on the 28th October.
The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) is one of the more active aluminium industry associations in the world and has, since 1981, been involved in increasing the awareness and use of aluminium in Southern Africa.
AFSA offers its members a wide variety of services, the most notable of which are technical information and advice, education, training and skills upgrading, a range of publications and market industry and business development support.
For more information, visit the website at www.aluminiumsouthafrica.com