The South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026 returns to Focus Rooms in Universe on 11 June 2026, with Nuusflits joining as the Official Media Partner. The 33rd edition convenes more than 150 C-level executives, directors and technology leaders under the theme “Recalibrating South Africa’s Industrial Edge”.
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Event details
Curated by Exito Media Concepts, the South Africa Manufacturing Show forms part of a global event series staged across more than 10 cities. The programme runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Focus Rooms in the Universe precinct. The agenda focuses on AI, Web 3.0, IoT, cybersecurity, robotics, smart manufacturing and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Attendees can earn up to 8 hours of CPD points, reinforcing the event’s commitment to professional development and industrial advancement.
Confirmed speakers at the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026
Distinguished speakers confirmed for the line-up include Joseph Ndaba (4IR Commissioner and CEO, Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub), Irshaad Kathrada (CEO, Localisation Support Fund), Tapiwa Samanga (Group CEO, Production Technologies Association of South Africa), Sekhwela Mokgala (Group Chief Data and Digital Officer, Metair Investments), Peter Robb (CIO, Omnia Holdings), Jolandie Rossouw (Vice President Supply Chain, Sasol), Arnold Reddy (Head of Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations, Mahindra South Africa) and Monama Mata (Manufacturing Director, Reckitt). Further industry leaders will be announced in the run-up to the event.
Key topics on the agenda
- Accelerating automotive transformation through digital production systems
- The connected supply chain and intelligent logistics
- Future-ready manufacturing with AI, robotics and advanced analytics
- Cybersecurity for smart factories
- Mining the future and digitising Africa’s mining sector
- Sustainable industrial innovation
- Operational excellence through data intelligence
- Building the workforce of tomorrow
Manufacturing 100 recognition
A central feature of the event is the Manufacturing 100, recognising South Africa’s most influential leaders driving industrial innovation and transformation. The list celebrates the visionaries shaping the future of manufacturing through digital leadership, operational excellence and strategic innovation.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026?
The event takes place on 11 June 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Focus Rooms in Universe, South Africa.
Who should attend?
The event is built for C-level executives, directors, technology leaders and senior decision-makers from manufacturing organisations, institutions and government bodies.
Is the event CPD certified?
Yes. Attendees can earn up to 8 hours of CPD points. The show forms part of Exito Media Concepts’ global B2B event series, which delivers more than 240 conferences each year.
Sources
- Exito Media Concepts press release, South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026
- South Africa Manufacturing Show official event page
