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South Africa Infrastructure Expo 2026 - 9 - 11 June 2026
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | 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

Webinar - SANS 241 – 1 July 2026
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | webinar
Who is shaping the rollout of South Africa’s new drinking water standards? Meet the experts unpacking SANS 241:2025.
The revised SANS 241 standard marks the most significant shift in drinking water quality management in years. To help you navigate the operational, technical, and financial realities of this update, WISA and Water&Sanitation Africa magazine are bringing together four of the sector’s leading authorities.
Meet Our Panel of Experts:

Debbie Trollip – Chair of the SABS/TC147 Water Committee & Scientist at uMngeni-uThukela Water
Marietta Swart – Member of the SABS/TC147 Water Committee & Water Quality Manager at Rand Water
Micole Martens – Director at Talbot
Phindile Mahlangu – Scientific Services Manager at Magalies Water

What Will Be Unpacked:

The core compliance changes and new monitoring protocols required under SANS 241:2025.
Real-world, practical implications for municipalities, water boards, and laboratories.
Direct strategies to manage the technical and financial impacts on infrastructure.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (SAST)
Access: Free registration (essential for compliance officers)
Secure your front-row seat here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qVNu9t85Q3mNLFXr-AQYPA

International NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA
2018-10-08 - 2018-10-09
Hosted by the South African Society for Trenchless Technology (SASTT), the exhibition is a unique opportunity for suppliers to showcase products and services at the only event in the African continent to focus on trenchless technology.
Visitors to NO-DIG SOUTH AFRICA 2018 will be provided with a one stop shop to see and evaluate a wide range of equipment and services which will truly demonstrate trenchless technology and its capabilities.
An integral part of the event is the Conference programme which will include a newly updated Trenchless Masterclass presented by speakers from the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT). The programme will be both educational and practical, combining training modules with case study presentations.

11th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage (ICARD 2018)
2018-09-10 - 2018-09-14 | CSIR International Convention Centre, 1 Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria, 0001
The Mine Water Division (MWD) of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Water Research Commission (WRC) and International Mine Water Association (IMWA) invite you to the 11th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage (ICARD 2018) in South Africa.
Although WISA MWD, TUT, WRC and IMWA are the lead agents, the conference is supported by a number of South African organisations such as the Council for Geoscience (CGS), Universities, Department of Water and Sanitation and multinational mining companies.
To expand the knowledge and breadth of the INAP mission statement beyond its pure mining related foci, all partners agree that this conference will be a “Green Conference” with the theme “Risk to Opportunity”.

POWER-GEN and DistribuTECH Africa
2018-07-17 - 2018-07-19 | Virtual, South Africa
Themed “Powering up a continent” POWER-GEN and DistribuTECH Africa 2018 will bring together up to 3000 key industry stakeholders from across Africa and abroad for high level debate and analysis.

Drones
2018-06-28 - 2018-06-29

WISA biennial conference and exhibition 2018
2018-06-24 - 2018-06-27
This year the central theme of “Breaking barriers, Connecting ideas” seeks to address past, existing and future water resource challenges by promoting collaboration, cooperation and integration within the water sector.The Southern African region faces increased uncertainty and vulnerability regarding water supply.
The following thematic areas for the conference seek to promote, inspire and demonstrate the value of working beyond existing mandates and perceived restrictions. While an emphasis is placed on Southern African case studies and research, international examples applicable to the Southern African context are welcome.

Pipelines
2018-05-24 - 2018-05-25

A-OSH Expo 2018
2018-05-22 - 2018-05-24 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
A-OSH EXPO has proven itself time and again to be the OHS sector’s go-to show.
Now in its eighth year, A-OSH EXPO has shown steady growth in industry support year-on-year, helping to match up the sector’s leading product and service providers with an eager audience, representing Africa’s OHS professionals and business leaders, and providing a platform for knowledge exchange and relationship building.
Strategically colocated with well-respected security and fire exhibition, Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO has become an essential addition to the African OHS sector’s annual calendar.

African Construction Expo and Totally Concrete Expo
2018-05-16 - 2018-05-17 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
The 6th annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo is Africa’s mega construction and infrastructure show and the biggest gathering of 9000 qualified buyers and sellers for the entire built environment value chain.
In 2018 the event will once again feature an indoor and outdoor exhibition with 6 dedicated zones including Concrete and cement; Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing; Surfaces and Finishes; Tools and Equipment; Digital Construction and Construction.
With a robust workshop programme the event provides free training for both professionals and small contractors, ensuring it really is the must attend show for the built environment.

African Utility Week
2018-05-15 - 2018-05-17
In 2018, African Utility Week will showcase the latest technologies and services in generation (incorporating fossil fuels, off grid, nuclear and renewables), transmission and distribution (including metering) and new technologies (including storage, mini grids, micro grids, IOT and ICT systems).
The event offers attendees the opportunity to discuss real commercial propositions and streamline their purchasing process by connecting African utility, municipality and commercial decision makers with technology and service providers.

IWA Water Loss Conference
2018-05-07 - 2018-05-09 | Century City Conference Centre and Hotel, No. 4 Energy Lane, Century City, Cape Town, 7446, South Africa
The IWA Water Loss Specialist Group, together with City Of Cape Town, will host the biennial Water Loss Conference and Exhibit from 7 to 9 May 2018 at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Water Loss Conference and Exhibition 2018 will be one of the world’s largest water loss conferences and is expected to attract over 500 participants from more than 50 countries.
Many of the world’s leading experts in the field of Non Revenue Water Management will be present and will discuss the latest developments, strategies, techniques and applications of international best practices as well as successful case studies.
In addition they will present a 1-day pre-conference workshop on 6 May 2018 to provide an introduction to the issue of Non Revenue Water Management and an overview of the latest IWA Methodology for reducing water losses from Municipal water supply systems.

Environmental Waste & Air Pollution Control Summit
2018-04-24 - 2018-04-25
Air pollution is a massive problem that people arent seeing because they’re looking at scattered bits of it. Air pollution is a major threat to human life, accounting for one in eight deaths worldwide. The database revealed that Johannesburg, in particular, has very poor air quality as a result of coal-powered generation and environmental waste.The aim of this summit is to find solution and technology control to the environmental waste, emission and air pollution in Southern African and beyond.

Waste management Indaba
2018-04-20 - 2018-04-21

Health and Safety in Construction
2018-04-19 - 2018-04-20

Power & Electricity World Africa 2018
2018-03-27 - 2018-03-28 | Virtual, South Africa
Power & Electricity World Africa 2018 celebrates its 21st Anniversary. The event is Africa’s largest and longest running power and electricity show.
For 21 years Power & Electricity World has helped shape the regional energy market through sharing knowledge, educating the market and facilitating influential meetings.
The show welcomes over 8000 attendees and hosts a mecca of solution providers spanning 4 halls and thousands of square meters.
This is THE place where buyers find solutions to their challenges. TENS OF THOUSANDS of executives and business
leaders from across Africa have attended the show over the last 21 years. You should join us too! And we hope you leave here with new ideas and contacts to drive the industry forward.

Waste-to-Energy Conference
2018-03-22 - 2018-03-23
The 2018 edition of the Waste-to-Energy Conference seeks to gather thought papers on measures that can be taken to fast-track the circular economy bandwagon.
At the conference, latest waste-to-energy conversion technologies and systems that include thermal (Gasification, Thermal depolymerization and Pyrolysis) and non-thermal (Anaerobic digestion, Fermentation and Mechanical biological treatment) means will be discussed.
There is an array of latest solutions that can be applied to the waste problem before we turn to landfills, and these will also be explored at the conference.
Government officials, heavy industry leaders, climate change and environmental conservation campaigners are among many prospective attendees that will benefit from the event; which will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of March 2018 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Bauma Conexpo Africa
2018-03-13 - 2018-03-16 | Johannesburg Expo Centre, Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000, South Africa
Bauma CONEXPO AFRICA will provide you with a comprehensive insight into Africa’s construction and mining industry.

Argus Africa Roads 2018
2018-03-06 - 2018-03-08 | Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro Hotel, 24, Kivukoni Front P.O. Box 9574, Dar es Salaam,, Tanzania, United Republic Of
The east African infrastructure industry is currently growing exponentially, with investments in roads, corridors and highways projects. As a result, it boasts huge potential for the global and regional infrastructure groups, bitumen and asphalt suppliers, and project owners.
With Kenya and Tanzania having the advantage of ports and access to landlocked countries, the need for efficient and safe road infrastructure is vigorous, given that 90pc of trade across Africa is by sea.
The premier Argus Africa Roads conference and exhibition, 6-8 March 2018, will bring together influential decision-makers from global and regional road construction groups, road authorities, contractors, institutional investors, asphalt and bitumen producers and traders, as well as leading market analysts and innovative product and service providers to debate and strategise requirements for road safety, PPP models, project updates on east Africa’s major road and highway developments, and how to position your organisation to maximise profits.

CESA Infrastructure Indaba
2018-03-05 - 2018-03-06 | Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Jones Road, O.R. Tambo,, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
CESA will host its annual Infrastructure Indaba from 5-6 March 2018 at the Southern Sun OR Tambo in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
The two-day session will bring together leading experts including government officials, consulting engineers and built environment professionals for the purpose of improved delivery and management of public infrastructure.
The event aims to foster partnerships between government and the private sector, particularly the engineering sector, and capacitate the channels of service delivery through cooperation and the development of common goals.
The CESA Indaba 2018 will be a platform to engage, network and share best practice required for improved service delivery within the built environment.

Africa Energy Indaba
2018-02-20 - 2018-02-21 | Virtual, South Africa
The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent.
Key issues that impact the African Energy Sector will be discussed and debated at the event, based on the outcomes of the 2018 Africa Energy Ministerial Roundtable.
The Africa Energy Indaba Exhibition is highly relevant to companies actively involved in all areas relating to showcasing solutions for the benefit of Africa.
This extends to services for major energy projects on the continent, rural energy solutions, urbanization and energy needs and the renewable & sustainable energy industry and the management thereof.

Investing in African Mining Indaba
2018-02-05 - 2018-02-08 | Cape Town , South Africa
Investing in African Mining Indaba ( also known as Mining Indaba) is the world’s largest mining investment conference and the largest mining event in Africa.
Mining Indaba is dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. Located in Cape Town, South Africa for over 20 years, this event unites investors, mining companies, governments and other stakeholders from around the world to learn and network, all toward the single goal of advancing mining on the continent.
Since Mining Indaba was acquired by Euromoney is has continued to undergo significant changes and investment to take it back to a focused deal making forum while supporting the needs of the rest of Africa’s mining industry.
To make this happen, the content is being segmented in 2018 to better support the individual groups that attend Indaba, ensuring there are meeting places for all sections of the industry under one roof with a specific focus on the junior mining community.

2nd African CDI IMPCAS Training
2017-11-06 - 2017-11-09 | Holiday Inn Express Umhlanga, 2 Ncondo Place, Umhlanga, Durban, 4320, South Africa
RPMASA is proud to advise that Captain Terry Frith, Technical Manager of the CDI will be back in South Africa to present the 2nd African CDI IMPCAS Training in Durban in November 2017
The CDI provide International Audit and Training around the world to help Operations improve their Business, Customer Service, Safety and Compliance thus reducing Risk and potential liability whilst giving confidence to their clients in all aspects of the Supply Chain and Shipping. The key aim is to have organisations everywhere operating to common Global Standards and to bench mark with global compliance and beyond.
The Training is designed both for candidates seeking CDI IMPCAS Auditor Accreditation with an extended invitation to those seeking knowledge to implement these schemes to help improve their business and benchmark with other Industries globally.
The Schemes are based on International Management Systems, International Responsible Care Programmes and Global Legislation, thus the Training is valuable and provides benefit to Manufacturers who ship dangerous goods, and Logistics Service Providers (LSP) delegates from other sectors of the industry for knowledge and improvement in their business.
The global CDI IMPCAS schemes encompasses 5 modules

Ship Agents
Freight Forwarders
Container Freight Stations
Container Port Terminals
Tank Container Operators

The working language of the course is English.
Training course costs R9 500.00

Urban & Infrastructure Development Conference 2017
2017-10-30 08:00 - 2017-10-31 17:00 | Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
Promo code: 20% off registration using promo code 3s-1145
The 3rd annual edition of the Urban & Infrastructure Development Conference (UIDC 2017) provides a powerful platform to unlock the growth potential of the African Smart Cities ecosystem and address the continent’s urban and infrastructure opportunities in the mobility & transport, ICT, power & renewable energy, waste management & sustainability, and the big data & IoT sectors.

5th Going Green Conference
2017-09-13 08:00 - 2017-09-15 17:00 | Public Works Conference Centre, Durban
The theme for the 5th Going Green Conference (GGC2017) is Public Infrastructure leading through Innovation and Green Technologies. The conference is about bringing together active collaboration and cooperation to fast track green infrastructure investments within the public infrastructure portfolio.

Pipes XI Conference 2017
2017-09-04 08:00 - 2017-09-05 17:00
More than 35 top experts from South Africa and around the world will be presenting at this year’s PIPES XI Conference – an annual event hosted by the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA). Issues will relate to plastic pipe systems, water infrastructure and engineering.
Jan Venter, CEO of SAPPMA comments: “This year’s event will be unlike any other event the association has ever hosted and promises to be an unforgettable experience. We are extremely privileged to be hosting our conference in conjunction with the Plastic Pipe Conference Association (PPCA).”

Infrastructure Africa
2017-08-21 08:00 - 2017-08-22 17:00 | Virtual, South Africa
The 6th annual Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will present stakeholders with an opportunity to unpack the enormous growth potential in addressing Africa’s infrastructure needs.
The 2 day Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will bring together business to explore new trading opportunities, establish new business networks, develop and form partnerships and plan a way forward to address some of the continent’s requirements.
Key sectors to be featured at the 2017 event include:
WATER . ENERGY . HEALTH . TRANSPORT . FINANCE

CESA Aon engineering excellence awards 2017
2017-08-16 18:30 - 23:00
Consulting Engineers South Africa’s CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards celebrates and showcases the innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the industry.
This year the CESA Aon Awards will take place on the 16th August 2017 at the Vodacom World, Midrand

Pollution and Waste Technology Africa
2017-06-06 08:00 - 2017-06-08 17:00 | Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg
As a consequence of human impact on our environment we need to explore new solutions for sustainability. Pollution and Waste Technology Africa is the ideal platform to showcase the latest technology, innovations and solutions for processing, reducing and managing waste and pollution.
This trade exhibition is co-located with Africa Automation Fair and aims to connect industry specialists and professionals across private and public sectors.

A-OSH EXPO 2017
2017-05-30 08:00 - 2017-06-01 17:00 | Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng , 1685, South Africa
A-OSH has rightfully earned its title as the foremost African show within the occupational health and safety space by consistently shining a spotlight on the sector’s most relevant topics, as well as its latest products and services, and providing an opportunity for face-to-face dialogue between industry specialists and best-of-breed solution and services providers.
