KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Pieter van Schalkwyk 

. CEO of XMPro Inc.

Pieter van Schalkwyk is a strategic leader and systems thinker in the field of industrial artificial intelligence, specializing in the design and deployment of Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for critical operations in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, mining, and utilities.

As CEO of XMPro, he combines deep expertise in digital twins, decision intelligence and cognitive architectures with a practical, applied-research approach to solving complex industrial challenges. His work bridges business strategy and technological execution, optimizing power grids, industrial processes, and AI governance frameworks that prioritize safety, compliance, and scalability.

A strong advocate of ethical and responsible artificial intelligence, Pieter promotes the development of autonomous systems capable of observing, reasoning, planning , and acting to deliver measurable and sustainable operational outcomes.