Marc Gigon
Industry Advisor Microsoft
Marc Gigon is an Industry Advisor at Microsoft, specializing in the Energy and Resources sector. With deep expertise in digital transformation, Marc helps leading organizations in energy, utilities, and mining accelerate their transition toward sustainable and efficient operations. His work focuses on leveraging cloud technologies, AI-driven solutions, and advanced analytics to optimize performance, reduce carbon emissions, and enable resilient business models. Marc partners with global customers to design strategies that integrate innovation with operational excellence. He advises on high-impact use cases such as predictive maintenance, permitting automation, and intelligent supply chain management, ensuring measurable value and competitive advantage. Prior to joining Microsoft, Marc held strategic roles in consulting, guiding multinational companies through digital roadmaps and transformation programs. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, including African Energy Week and Mining Indaba, where he shares insights on sustainability and the role of AI in shaping the future of energy and mining.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Cross pollinating innovation – what can mining learn from oil & gas technology?
As mining enters a new era of digital transformation, it faces a critical question: why reinvent the wheel when adjacent industries have already paved the way? While mining companies may not directly partner with oil and gas operators, the technology providers often work across both sectors, serving as conduits for cross-industry innovation. Learn how these shared tech ecosystems could empower mining to leapfrog legacy systems, reduce implementation risk, and benefit from mature solutions already tested in high-pressure environments
Monday 09 February 11:00 - 12:00 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Disruptive technologies
As mining enters a new era of digital transformation, it faces a critical question: why reinvent the wheel when adjacent industries have already paved the way? While mining companies may not directly partner with oil and gas operators, the technology providers often work across both sectors, serving as conduits for cross-industry innovation. Learn how these shared tech ecosystems could empower mining to leapfrog legacy systems, reduce implementation risk, and benefit from mature solutions already tested in high-pressure environments
Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg








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