The 33rd Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026 forms part of Exito’s global event series hosted across more than 10 cities worldwide.
As manufacturing continues to evolve through Industry 4.0 technologies, the summit will convene 150+ C-level executives, directors, technology leaders, and decision-makers from South Africa’s leading manufacturing organizations, institutions, and government bodies.
The event agenda has been meticulously designed to identify critical approaches needed to make informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and drive digital culture forward.
Through strategic discussions focused on AI, Web 3.0, IoT, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, and other 4IR technologies, attendees will gain practical frameworks and actionable insights to accelerate transformation.
Date: 11th June 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Venue: Focus Rooms – Universe, South Africa
The event is also CPD Certified, with attendees earning up to 8 hours of CPD points, reinforcing its commitment to professional development and industrial advancement.
Meet the Visionaries
The 33rd Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026 will feature some of South Africa’s most influential manufacturing and industrial leaders.
A few distinguished speakers joining the event include:
- Joseph Ndaba, 4IR Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer, Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub)
- Irshaad Kathrada,Chief Executive Officer, Localisation Support Fund
- Tapiwa Samanga, Group Chief Executive Officer, Production Technologies Association of South Africa
- Sekhwela Mokgala, Group Chief Data & Digital Officer, Metair Investments Limited
- Peter Robb, Chief Information Officer, Omnia Holdings
- Jolandie Rossouw, Vice President Supply Chain, Sasol
- Arnold Reddy, Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations, Mahindra South Africa
- Monama Mata, Manufacturing Director, Reckitt
- …and many more industry leaders and innovators.
Key Topics to Be Covered
Attendees will explore South Africa’s most pressing manufacturing priorities through focused discussions, including:
- Accelerating Automotive Transformation Driving innovation across vehicle manufacturing through digital production systems.
- The Connected Supply Chain Reinventing logistics, warehousing, and supply chain visibility through intelligent technologies.
- Future-Ready Manufacturing Integrating AI, robotics, and advanced analytics for scalable growth.
- Cybersecurity for Smart Factories Strengthening industrial resilience against digital threats.
- Mining the Future Digitizing Africa’s mining sector to improve productivity and sustainability.
- Sustainable Industrial Innovation Aligning manufacturing transformation with environmental and operational sustainability.
- Operational Excellence through Data Intelligence Using predictive insights to optimize production performance and resource allocation.
- Building the Workforce of Tomorrow Equipping talent with digital and technical capabilities for Industry 4.0.d
Manufacturing 100 Recognition
A key highlight of the event will be the Manufacturing 100, recognizing South Africa’s most influential leaders driving industrial innovation and transformation.
This prestigious recognition celebrates the visionaries shaping the future of manufacturing through digital leadership, operational excellence, and strategic innovation.
About Exito
Exito stands for “success”, a principle reflected in every experience we design.
With over 15 years of experience, Exito is a globally recognized B2B events and media organization delivering 240+ conferences annually across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, manufacturing, and emerging enterprise sectors.
Through carefully curated agendas, global speaker communities, and market-driven insights, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate innovation adoption, and drive measurable business outcomes worldwide.
For more details on the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026, visit: https://manufacturingitsummit.com/south-africa/
