As Africa’s industrial sector faces unprecedented challenges from ageing infrastructure and growing demand, the inaugural One Eighty Root Cause Analysis Africa Conference arrives at a critical moment.
Set to take place from 11 to 14 March 2025 at The Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town, this landmark event brings together leading experts to address the significant economic impact of preventable engineering failures across the continent.
For the first time, African engineers, legal professionals and insurance specialists will have access to cutting-edge methodologies that have transformed industrial reliability globally. The conference focuses on Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) which encompasses sophisticated investigative techniques that prevent catastrophic failures in critical infrastructure and industrial facilities while supporting economic growth across Africa.
The timing is crucial as African nations expand their manufacturing capabilities while simultaneously managing existing infrastructure. Recent high-profile engineering failures highlight the urgent need for advanced forensic engineering capabilities within Africa—capabilities that this conference aims to develop through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
This conference is significant because it specifically addresses African engineering challenges with contextually relevant solutions. By bringing together diverse professionals from engineering, legal, insurance and asset management sectors, it creates a unique platform for developing integrated approaches to material failures that cost African economies millions annually.
A comprehensive programme awaits attendees including:
- Practical workshops on breakthrough technologies like Laser Welding & Cleaning (11 March, R3 500 per person)
- The Zeiss Microscopy Workshop revealing advanced imaging techniques (12 March)
- Two days of expert-led discussions and real-world case studies (13 to 14 March)
- Networking opportunities culminating in the prestigious Gala Dinner (14 March)
Industry professionals will gain invaluable insights from esteemed speakers including Dr Robert Ochola, a leading Materials Engineering expert, and Eben Snyman, a renowned legal specialist in construction and engineering. Additional panelists include specialists from marine, legal and engineering sectors, with notable representation from Norton Rose Fulbright, Bureau Veritas and Denith Engineering.
Registration options include:
- General Admission: R17 500 (excl. VAT) – includes access to all workshops and the Gala Dinner
- Student Rate: R9 500 (excl. VAT) – excludes the Gala Dinner
- Workshops Only: R3 500 (excl. VAT)
- Gala Dinner Ticket: R850 (excl. VAT)