Recalibrating South Africa’s Industrial Edge
Johannesburg, South Africa – Exito Media Concepts is proud to announce the 33rd Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026, set to take place on 11 June 2026 at Focus Rooms – Universe, South Africa. The event will bring together leading industrial executives, manufacturing innovators, policymakers, and technology experts to discuss the future of manufacturing transformation and Industry 4.0 across Africa.
As South Africa’s manufacturing sector accelerates its adoption of smart technologies, digital transformation, and sustainable industrial practices, the summit aims to provide a strategic platform for collaboration, innovation, and actionable industry insights. Organized by Exito Media Concepts, the event forms part of Exito’s global manufacturing and technology event series hosted across multiple international markets.
Driving Industry 4.0 Transformation
The summit will convene 150+ C-level executives, directors, technology leaders, and senior decision-makers from South Africa’s leading manufacturing organizations, institutions, and government bodies. Attendees will explore how advanced technologies are reshaping industrial operations, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening global competitiveness.
The conference agenda is designed to address key manufacturing priorities including:
- AI-Powered Manufacturing & Automation
- Connected Supply Chains & Logistics
- Cybersecurity for Smart Factories
- Industrial IoT & Robotics
- Web 3.0 & Industry 4.0 Innovation
- Sustainable Manufacturing Transformation
- Data Intelligence & Predictive Operations
- Workforce Development for the Digital Era
Meet the Industry Visionaries
The event will feature some of South Africa’s most influential manufacturing and industrial leaders, including:
- Joseph Ndaba – 4IR Commissioner & 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 & Digital Officer, Metair Investments Limited
- Peter Robb – CIO, 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
Manufacturing 100 Recognition
A major highlight of the event will be the Manufacturing 100 Recognition, honoring South Africa’s most influential leaders driving industrial innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation across the manufacturing ecosystem.
About Exito Media Concepts
With over 15 years of experience and more than 240 conferences organized annually, Exito Media Concepts is a globally recognized B2B events and media organization delivering impactful conferences across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, manufacturing, and emerging enterprise sectors.
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