Join us in Johannesburg | 7-11 September

South African Week 2026 is your chance to experience Emesent's SLAM-based LiDAR solutions first-hand. Presented in partnership with Dwyka.

Across the week we'll be attending Electra Mining Africa, running a dedicated Emesent Hovermap STX Masterclass, hosting a mine site visit, as well as a free GX1 demo day. 

Week at a glance:

• Monday – Friday, 7-11 September
  Electra Mining Africa

• Tuesday – Wednesday, 8-9 September 
  Emesent Masterclass: Hovermap STX in Mining

• Thursday 10 September 
  Tharisa Mine Site Visit    

  • Morning: Mining demos 
  • Afternoon: GX1 demo presented by Dr Jeremy Sofonia
    
    

Detailed agenda:

• Electra Mining Africa
  7 – 11 September 2026 (9am-5pm) 

  • Visit Dwyka stand #Q36 and meet Emesent representatives (7 September only) or speak with the experts in Mining at Dwyka to see how the Emesent solutions can help your business. 

  • Venue: Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec — Dwyka Stand, Hall: Yellow Zone, Stand #Q36 
    
    

• Masterclass: Hovermap STX in Mining
  Tuesday & Wednesday, 8-9 September (9am-3:30pm) 

  • Join Dr Jeremy Sofonia for an in-depth Masterclass exploring how Hovermap STX is transforming underground and open-pit mining survey workflows — from autonomous data capture to actionable insights. 

  • Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa 

  • Lunch provided 
    
    

• Tharisa Mine visit
  Thursday 10 September (7am & 1:30pm) 

  • Morning (7am): See Emesent SLAM in action at Dwyka's test mine site. Leaving by bus at 7:00am from Dwyka's offices, Level 1 West, Gallagher House, 19 Richards Drive, Midrand. Transport & lunch included.  

  • Afternoon (1:30pm): Be among the first in South Africa to see GX1 — Emesent's newest all-in-one mobile mapping tool for the AEC sector, combining SLAM-based LiDAR, 360° color imaging, and RTK — in action. Leaving by bus at 10:00am from Dwyka's offices, Level 1 West, Gallagher House, 19 Richards Drive, Midrand. Transport & Lunch will be provided. 

Discover the benefits of using Hovermap STX and GX1 in different sectors: 

• Surveying: Unmatched SLAM accuracy and highly detailed point clouds, streamlining georeferencing and boosting efficiency by eliminating manual steps. 

• Mining: Autonomous, GPS-denied capture of underground and open-pit environments for safer, faster survey and inspection workflows. 

• Construction: Rapid capture of detailed 3D models to optimize project design, planning, and monitoring. 

• Government & public services: Map disaster zones in real time — supporting search and rescue, damage assessment, and firefighter situational awareness. 

What to expect: 

1. Live GX1 and Hovermap STX demonstrations: See our latest SLAM-based LiDAR scanning systems in action and discover their unmatched versatility and accuracy for Mining and AEC applications. 

2. Hands-on Aura post-processing: Watch real-world workflows that transform scan data into actionable insights. 

3. Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your specific challenges and use cases directly from our specialists. 

Spots are limited - register now!

Can't make this event? Head to Emesent's event calendar to find our other upcoming roadshow dates.