Powering Africa’s industrial leap at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba
OVER 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, yet the continent’s industrial potential remains immense. The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba will tackle this challenge head-on, convening leaders to explore how reliable energy can drive Africa’s industrial and digital growth.
Event Details:
Dates: 14–15 July 2026
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
The Indaba will feature high-level discussions with policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators on strategies to scale industrial capacity, create jobs, and boost sustainable manufacturing. Delegates will engage with cutting-edge energy and infrastructure technologies, while investors and trade partners identify opportunities to accelerate industrial development across the continent.
A key focus will be the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a game-changer in uniting Africa’s markets. By reducing tariffs and trade barriers, AfCFTA aims to increase intra-African trade by over 50% by 2025 and add an estimated $450 billion to the continent’s GDP by 2035. It also promotes regional value chains and harmonized trade policies to attract global investment.
More than just a conference, the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba is a catalyst for a new era of African industrialisation – driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared prosperity.