Exito Media Concepts Announces the 33rd Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026 Recalibrating South Africa’s Industrial Edge

11th June 2026

Focus Rooms – Universe, South Africa

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is entering 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, a globally recognized B2B events and media organization, 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.

As South African manufacturers continue modernizing production ecosystems, adopting smart factory technologies, and investing in digital transformation initiatives, the sector is laying the foundation for enhanced competitiveness and long-term industrial sustainability. These 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 optimization, 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.

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 operationalsustainability.

● 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.

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/

For Media Enquiries, please contact:

Prakruthi Nayaka

Media and PR Executive, Exito Media ConceptsEmail: [email protected]