Namibia To Host Industrial Revolution Conference

Namibian government has announced that it will host the 4th Industrial Revolution Conference and Expo from June 7 to 8 in Windhoek.

The event is to be hosted by the Namibia Fourth Industrial Revolution, 4IR Task Force that was appointed by the country’s President.

The theme for the event is, “4IR as an enabler of green and inclusive industrialization.”

 According to the Presidency “under the Economic Advancement Pillar of the Harambee Prosperity Plan II, the Task Force is tasked with conducting a country assessment on the readiness of Namibia for the 4IR and making recommendations towards a coherent policy and legislative framework.”

The conference, which would be officially opened by Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, is expected to host invited local, regional and international delegates.

The official opening on June 8 would be preceded by an exposition on June 7 that would be open to the public.

The Expo will showcase emerging technologies from various sectors and provide a platform for networking and public education.

XINHUA/Christopher Ojilere