Exito Gears Up For SA Manufacturing Show 2026

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is set for the Manufacturing Show 2026. Scheduled on 11 June 2026 at the Focus Rooms – Universe, South Africa, the event is CPD Certified. Attendees could earn up to 8 hours of CPD points, reinforcing commitment to professional development and industrial advancement.

As South Africa enters a transformative era, driven by accelerating digital adoption, evolving global supply chain demands, sustainability imperatives, and the rapid integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies.

Curated by Exito Media Concepts, the South Africa Manufacturing Show provides a strategic platform for industrial leaders to explore forward-thinking solutions that strengthen resilience, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate industrial innovation.

Modern day developments reflect South Africa’s broader ambition to strengthen its manufacturing base, increase GDP contribution, create jobs, and position itself as a leading industrial powerhouse across the African continent.

At the same time, this industrial evolution highlights urgent priorities such as supply chain optimisation, cybersecurity resilience in connected manufacturing environments, digital skills development, sustainable production practices, and the adoption of AI-driven operational intelligence. Addressing these focus areas will be essential to ensuring scalable growth, innovation-led productivity, and future-ready industrial transformation.

Event Overview

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.

Meet The Visionaries

The 33rd Edition features some of South Africa’s most influential manufacturing and industrial leaders including Joseph Ndaba, the 4IR Commissioner CEO of Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub), 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, the Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations, Mahindra South Africa and Monama Mata, Manufacturing Director at Reckitt.

Attendees will explore South Africa’s most pressing manufacturing priorities through focused discussions.

A key highlight of the event will be the Manufacturing 100, recognising 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.