- STATUS: ZERO HARM
Zero Harm. Zero Excuses.
Industrial Safety Forum 2026
20 Oct, 9am – 12pm. The Tryst, Kramerville. 20 Archimedes Street, Sandton. Seats are limited, in person only
The Industrial Safety Forum 2026 will bring together operational leaders and safety professionals for a morning of insight and honest conversation. Key highlights include:
- Real client experience – hear directly from industrial leaders on what’s changed on the ground.
- Technology – Artificial Intelligence in control of work
- Human factors – cognitive state monitoring, and designing safer human-machine interfaces.
Seats are limited to 50 delegates, in person only — there is no online option, by design.
AGENDA
Welcome and Introduction
Dilley Naidoo, Chief Vision Officer, RSPH
With over 50 years’ experience, Dilley Naidoo challenges organisations to align people, process and technology to create operational excellence. A visionary thought leader in digital transformation, innovation and leadership, he helps organisations navigate change, unlock performance and build sustainable competitive advantage, turning strategic thinking into meaningful operational improvement.
The Impact of Cognitive Bias on Effective Use of Tech
Scott Bredin, Divisional Executive HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Adapt IT
Zero Harm demands more than good intentions, it demands control. With 25 years’ experience in operational risk and Control of Work, Scott Bredin helps high-consequence industries strengthen permit, isolation and handover systems. Having worked with leading organisations across mining, power and process industries, he combines deep operational expertise with technology to build systems that protect people when it matters most.
Diversity, Culture & Safety in the Future World of Work
Dionne Kerr-Malherbe, Chief Executive Officer at Siyakha Consulting
As Founder and CEO of Siyakha, Dionne brings over 28 years of experience advising public and private sector leaders on commercial growth, investment, and operational excellence. She bridges high-level advisory with practical development, ensuring every strategy makes sound financial sense, aligns with global standards, and delivers measurable local impact.
Taking ownership of employee safety: Old Way, Current Way, Future
Percy French, Divisional Engineering Manager: C&I, Sibanye Stillwater, Platinum Division
With 34 years’ experience in mining, metals and iron & steel, Percy is passionate about automated systems and process control optimisation. His extensive project experience spans shaft winders, compressed air, PGM concentrators, smelting and refining. He brings a practical engineering perspective to using technology to improve control, efficiency and operational performance in complex environments, with a view to optimizing safety in complex environments.
Smart use of AI, 3D, Mobility in Electronic Permits to Work
Henry Boshoff, Senior Manager: Sales and Marketing ‑ HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Adapt IT
Zero Harm starts with having control of the work. Henry Boshoff brings global experience across Australia, Canada and Africa in Electronic Control of Work and isolation management. He helps high-risk industries replace manual processes with safer, smarter and auditable ways of working, turning technology into practical, auditable tools that help protect people and eliminate preventable risk.
Employee Cognitive State Monitoring: Human Readiness Intelligence
Shandray Ramsamy, Regional General Manager: Fatigue Management, Predictive Safety Africa
Shandray Ramsamy is a senior business and technology executive and the Regional General Manager of Predictive Safety Africa. With extensive experience across the mining, industrial and transport sectors, he specialises in strategic growth, safety innovation, fatigue management and human performance. Shandray is passionate about using technology and data to help organisations move from reactive safety management towards more proactive and predictive approaches to risk.
Human Machine Interface (It’s not what you think)
Gary Lane, Immediate Past President, SAIMM, Founder, Vuuma Collaborations
Gary Lane is an engineer, executive and recognised mining thought leader focused on people, operational excellence and sustainable performance. He helps organisations move from effort-driven activity to people-centric operating models that deliver measurable value. His expertise spans systems thinking, governance, leadership and technology, with a passion for building capable teams and improving safety, productivity and long-term sustainability.
Panel Discussion
Real client experience — hear directly from industry leaders on what’s changed on the ground.
Secure your seat
Register now to be part of the conversation shaping the next era of safety and control of work.
Join IntelliPERMIT, RSPH, and AlertMeter for the Industrial Safety Forum 2026 — a focused morning bringing together industry leaders, safety professionals, and technology experts to confront the gap between compliance and control in South African mining.