NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Zondwa Mandela, grandson of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, has been added to the speakers’ roster for the IRPA-AI’s Automation Innovation Conference being held on Thursday, November 29 at the Convene in New York City.

Mandela, Co-Founder of the Mandela Legacy Foundation, will address attendees about creating a future for South Africa’s youth by providing hope, guidance and opportunity through digital skills enrichment and other training initiatives. 

He will also join Frank Casale, Founder and President of IRPA-AIIRPA-AI, to announce that IRPA-AI will launch a national chapter in South Africa in partnership with InterGlobal Management Group (IMG), an Australia-based growth capital firm investing in companies that provide innovative technology-enhanced solutions into the BPO, enterprise SaaS and digital media sector. IMG has significant operations in South Africa.

Automation Innovation NY, IRPA-AI’s flagship conference, brings together leaders in the robotic process automation and artificial intelligence industry for a day of programs, and presentations. This year’s theme is “Harmonizing RPA, intelligent automation and cognitive.” IRPA-AI

“We’re excited Zondwa Mandela will speak at our conference,” said Casale IRPA-AI. “Digital technologies like RPA and artificial intelligence, are creating demand for the next generation of analysts and engineers. Zondwa understands the importance of creating opportunities for the youth of his country and knows South Africa has unlimited potential as a source for that talent.”

“South Africa’s contact center and BPO industries are expanding and the country is recognized as a great offshore customer service location for U.S. businesses,” said Duncan Wallace, an IMG partner. “, It is more important than ever that South Africa embrace transformation and encourage digital opportunities for youth.”

IRPA-AI and IMG will launch the South African IRPA-AI Chapter IRPA-AI to accelerate understanding of the business opportunities related to RPA and AI in South Africa. IRPA-AI is the largest organization for professionals in the industry with more than 16,000 members worldwide and chapters in the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Colombia.  

Information about the Automation Innovation Conference, on Nov 29^th at the Convene in NYC, is at  www.irpaai.com/automationinnovation.

About IRPA-AI
The Institute for Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IRPA-AI) is an independent professional association and knowledge forum. Membership in IRPA-AI is free. To join and to learn more about IRPA-AI visit: www.irpaai.com.  To learn about sponsoring an IRPA-AI chapter, contact Eric.Hochstein@irpanetwork.com.

About Mandela Legacy Foundation
For more than 10 years, the Mandela Legacy has been developing solutions and partnerships that improve the lives of South Africans. They partner with businesses, government agencies, donors, industry associations, technology providers and institutions who are equally committed to creating positive change.

About InterGlobal Management Group (IMG)
InterGlobal Management Group is a boutique growth capital firm investing in seed and early stage companies that provide innovative technology-enhanced solutions. For more information visit www.imgglobal.com.au or contact Duncan Wallace,  duncan.wallace@interglobal.com.au.

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