2026 DEVAC Infrastructure Summit - 27 - 28 May 2026
2026-05-27 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | NH Sandton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
The landscape of African infrastructure is set for a transformative shift as the DEVAC Infrastructure Summit 2026 prepares to host over 250 global and local leaders. Scheduled for 27th – 28th May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel, this high-impact event aims to move the continent’s most critical projects from vision to execution.
Notable Speakers:
The summit will feature an elite roster of keynotes and panellists from across the continent and beyond. Notable speakers include:

Hon. Tandi Mahambehlala, Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, South Africa
Hon. Mohlomi Moleko, Minister of Natural Resources, Kingdom of Lesotho
H.E. Ben Ainsley, His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa, UK Department of Business and Trade
Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency
Nangamso Matebese, Special Advisor to the Deputy President of South Africa
Muzi Shange, Chief Operations Officer Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) South Africa
Dr. Najib Somoue, Financial Analyst, Professor of Finance Parliament of The Kingdom of Morocco
Vishaal Lutchman, Group CEO, GIBB
Sherrill Byrne, Head of Project Finance: Energy and Infrastructure Finance, Standard Bank
Hasnayn Ebrahim, CEO & Managing Partner, Africa International Advisors
Dirk van den Berg, Country Head South Africa and other Southern Africa countries, UK Export Finance
Nimon Zulu, CEO & Co-Founder, Calabash Freight
Mbalenhle Gumede, Acting Group Senior Planning and Performance Manager, SA: Central Energy Fund
Dr. Olakunle Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tetracore Energy Group
Maggy Sibiya, Chief Operations Officer, ICT-Works
Rhulani Mathebula, Executive Manager: Electricity Regulation National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Jarredine Morris, Co-Head: Africa, Carbon Trust Africa
Dr. Paulo Fernandes, Executive Director, AIH Group
Melusi Dlamini, Partner, DLA Piper.

Event details:

Dates: 27 – 28 May 2026
Venue: NH Sandton Hotel, JHB
Website: infrasfuture.com/conference

South Africa Infrastructure Expo 2026 - 9 - 11 June 2026
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
South Africa Infrastructure Expo is an innovative event dedicated to advancing the infrastructure industry in South Africa. As an essential part of the country’s transformation goals, this event aims to encourage conversation, collaboration, and innovation in the critical field of infrastructure development. With the South African infrastructure market valued at $193 billion, the event serves as a timely platform to address the nation’s infrastructure needs and opportunities, aligning with the objectives of the National Development Plan 2030 and the National Infrastructure Plan 2050.
At the South Africa Infrastructure Expo, our aim is clear: to provide a dynamic platform for industry stakeholders to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and forge partnerships that shape the nation’s infrastructure development.
Event details:

Dates: 9 – 11 June 2026
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
Website: southafricainfrastructureexpo.com

Bio360 Africa 2026 - 17 – 18 June 2026
2026-06-17 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
Bio360 Africa will comprise a dedicated, international bioenergy exhibition covering 2500m2, showcasing upwards of 60 trailblazing companies with expertise across a broad range of fields including biogas, landfill gas, bioelectricity, bioheat, waste to energy, biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel), pellets (wood and agri), clean cooking, biochar, carbon dioxide removal (cdr), finance and carbon credits, carbon capture utilisation and more.
The main Conference Topics of Bio360 Africa 2026 are outlined below. The full programme will be published end of April and may be subject to changes.

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

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Wednesday 17th June
Biogas Day
Biochar Day

Biogas Plenary
Biochar in Africa : Market status and Outlook
Exhibitor Showcase Stories

Biogas Successful Project Development
Biochar : South Africa
Workshops

Biogas from Agri-Residues
Carbon finance

Biogas from Industrial Effluents and Biowastes
Biochar in Metalurgy

Biogas Yield Optimisation
Biochar in Agriculture

Thursday 18th June
Clean Cooking : biogas, biomass, bioethanol
Biomass CHP
Exhibitor Showcase Stories

Energy from Waste
Bio Power Agri-Residues
Workshops

Landfill gas
Liquid Biofuels : Bioethanol, Biodiesel

Event details:

Dates: 17 – 18 June 2026
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Website: www.bio360-africa.com/lang/en
Register here.

WISA 2026 Biennial Conference - 22 - 24 July 2026
2026-07-22 08:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00 | CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
Water is a fundamental driver of socio-economic development, public health, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. However, water systems across Southern Africa face a convergence of threats: Aging infrastructure, increasing demand, pollution, climate variability, and inequitable access. The theme of the WISA 2026 Conference, “Rethink Amanzi – Securing Our Future,” responds to this urgent context. It calls for a paradigm shift in how water is valued, governed, financed, used, treated, and safeguarded.
Event Details:

Dates: 22 – 24 July 2026

Venue: CTICC, Cape Town

Theme: Rethink Amanzi – Securing Our Future

Website: wisaconference.co.za

The 2026 AMPS-Africa Conference - 20th August 2026
2026-08-20 07:30 - 16:00 | Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways , Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2021, South Africa
The AMPS-Africa Committee is excited to announce the date for our Annual AMPS-Africa Conference 2026, a key event that brings together industry professionals, thought leaders, and stakeholders committed to advancing mobile and portable sanitation across Africa.
Event Details

Date: 20 August 2026
Venue: Indaba Hotel, Lecture Room 8
Time: 07:30 (Registration & Sign-In) – 16:00
Topic: Driving Standards in Wastewater Treatment & Safe Transportation: Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Trucks & Hazardous Materials Certification
Registration details will be shared in the first week of April. Keep an eye out to secure your place. This will be our best conference yet!

This year’s conference will place a strong spotlight on:

Wastewater treatment plants and their critical role in our industry
Pump trucks and operational best practices
Certification of vehicles and the safe transportation of hazardous materials

As always, our goal is to create a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and the continued elevation of standards within the sanitation sector.

African Mining Week 2026 - 27 - 28 May 2026
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-16 17:00 | Gauteng
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The continent hosts the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals, chrome and manganese – minerals essential to the energy transition and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, the continent remains the leading producer of diamonds and gold, reinforcing its strategic importance to both the global jewelry market and national wealth preservation.
Ahead of African Mining Week Conference (AMW), scheduled for October 14 – 16, 2026 in Cape Town and organized by Energy Capital & Power, the AMW team engaged with African mining ministers and industry stakeholders to identify national priorities shaping the continent’s mining agenda. These discussions highlighted a shared focus on mobilising capital, strengthening domestic mineral value chains and fostering cross-border collaboration as major economies including U.S, China and Europe secure mineral supply chains.
Event details:

Dates: 14th – 16th October 2026
Location: Cape Town
Theme: Mining The Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value
Website: african-miningweek.com

WasteCon 2026 - 20 – 22 October 2026
2026-10-20 08:00 - 2026-10-22 17:00 | Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Hosted by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), WasteCon 2026 marks a significant milestone as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary, reinforcing its legacy as a driving force in shaping sustainable waste and resource management across Africa.
Africa’s leading waste and resource management conference and exhibition, WasteCon 2026, will take place from 20 – 22 October 2026 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre, bringing together the continent’s most influential decision-makers, innovators, regulators and solution providers.
Event details:

Dates: 20 – 22 October 2026
Venue: Emperors Palace Convention Centre
Website: iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-overview
Early Bird Rates: The Early Bird delegate registration and payment cut-off date is 30 April 2026.
Useful links:

Delegate Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-delegate
Exhibition Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-exhibition
Sponsorship Prospectus: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-sponsorship-prospectus
Golf Day Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-golf-day
