Exito Media Concepts has announced the 33rd edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg on June 11, 2026.
The event will bring together manufacturing executives, technology leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss how digital technologies are reshaping South Africa’s industrial sector.
The summit comes as manufacturers across South Africa increasingly adopt Industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity systems, smart factory tools, and data analytics to improve productivity and remain competitive in global markets.
According to the organisers, the event aims to help industrial leaders explore practical strategies for modernising production systems, improving operational efficiency, strengthening supply chains, and building more sustainable manufacturing processes.
The South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026 will be held at the Focus Rooms in Johannesburg and is part of Exito’s wider global manufacturing event series hosted across more than 10 cities worldwide.
Organisers said the conference is expected to attract more than 150 senior executives, directors, government representatives, and technology decision-makers from South Africa’s manufacturing ecosystem.
The event agenda will focus heavily on digital transformation and the growing role of advanced technologies in industrial operations.
Key discussion areas include artificial intelligence, Web 3.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing systems, and data-driven operational intelligence.
Industry leaders will also examine challenges linked to connected manufacturing environments, including cyber threats, digital skills shortages, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability requirements.
Several major manufacturing and industrial leaders are expected to speak at the event.
Confirmed speakers include Joseph Ndaba, 4IR Commissioner and CEO of Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub; Irshaad Kathrada, CEO of the Localisation Support Fund; and Tapiwa Samanga, Group CEO of the Production Technologies Association of South Africa.
Other speakers include executives from companies such as Metair Investments Limited, Omnia Holdings, Sasol, Mahindra South Africa, and Reckitt.
Topics expected to receive strong attention include the digitisation of automotive manufacturing, smart supply chains, cybersecurity for factories, mining technology innovation, sustainable industrial development, and workforce preparation for Industry 4.0 environments.
A major feature of the event will be the “Manufacturing 100” recognition programme, which will honour South African manufacturing leaders driving innovation, operational excellence, and industrial transformation.
The summit is also Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified, allowing participants to earn up to eight hours of CPD points.
Industry analysts say South Africa’s manufacturing sector is under increasing pressure to modernise as global production systems become more automated and digitally connected.
The event reflects broader efforts across Africa to strengthen industrial capacity, attract investment, create jobs, and improve competitiveness through technology-driven manufacturing growth.
Register now for the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026.
