The Northern Cape Investment & Jobs Conference 2026 is the province’s flagship investment mobilisation platform – designed to unlock large-scale, job-intensive industrial development aligned with South Africa’s green economic transition. 

The conference positions the Northern Cape as South Africa’s next industrial growth frontier, translating national policy into bankable projects, firm investment commitments, and measurable employment outcomes. 

It is a platform where strategy moves into execution and capital is mobilised at scale.

This is a high-level investment and deal-making convening, purpose-built to accelerate industrial development, unlock sustainable job creation and advance coordinated growth across priority economic sectors. 

For more information, please see the conference brochure here:
 

For more information about the conference, and to register your interest in participating please visit https://ncijc.org.za or contact: sandra@blueberryconcepts.co.za

8 – 9 September 2026
Durban, South Africa

The conference will host over 200 leading experts and decision-makers from across Africa’s water sector, providing a strategic platform for knowledge exchange, investment dialogue, and collaboration aimed at strengthening water resilience, infrastructure, and service delivery across the continent.

24 – 25 November 2026
Durban, South Africa

The event focuses on enhancing performance, interconnectivity, and resilience across Africa’s port and rail systems, spotlighting critical areas such as modernisation, integration, and sustainable development.

The event will spotlight critical areas such as: 

• Port and rail infrastructure upgrades and investment opportunities
• Seamless intermodal connectivity and corridor development
• Green transport solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure
• The role of digitalization, AI, and data-driven technologies
• Cargo handling efficiency and automation at terminals
• Public-private partnerships in infrastructure development
• Safety, security, and compliance in port and rail operations
• Mining and energy logistics solutions

22 July 2026 | Country Club Johannesburg, Auckland Park

The 8th edition of the Coal and Energy Transition Day takes place on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

As the world grapples with conflicts, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical shocks, this year’s event will discuss coal’s ongoing role in ensuring global energy security and the pressing need to transition to cleaner energy sources. Industry leaders from government, major and junior coal producers, alternative energy providers, investors, port and logistics providers and independent experts will discuss key issues such as:

• What recent geopolitical and economic developments are driving the increased focus towards energy security and what are the implications?
• What are the perspectives of the major South African coal producers on the future of coal?
• What are the timelines for the energy transition?
• What will the future energy mix of South Africa look like?
• How can we manage the transition responsibly?
• What is Eskom’s perspective on coal and what are its plans to transition to renewable energy sources?
• How are the issues around coal transport and logistics being overcome to increase export capacity?
• What are the challenges and opportunities for junior coal miners?
• What are investors’ perspectives on funding coal and the energy transition?
• What are the latest developments in renewable energy and their contribution to South Africa’s energy mix?

Registrations for 2026 are now open

Be sure to register early in order to guarantee your place!

The event convenes C-level executives and senior decision-makers responsible for land, air, and maritime borders. It aims to promote collaboration, digitalisation and innovation to tackle emerging threats and improve border efficiency across Africa.

Focused on advancing safe and secure borders as well as migration management technologies, Border Security Week tackles the latest challenges and issues affecting border security in Africa. The event features a diverse lineup of speakers, facilitators, and panelists who provide valuable insights, along with practical models, methods, and mechanisms proven effective in other countries.
 

Bringing together 200+ C-level executives, CIOs, CTOs, technology leaders, policymakers, and digital decision-makers, the summit will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping enterprise and government operations across the country. With digital adoption expanding across cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data intelligence, and automation, organizations are rethinking legacy systems and embracing agile, innovation-driven models to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. 

The event will spotlight practical frameworks and case studies that demonstrate measurable business outcomes from digital investments. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging AI, IoT, Web 3.0, Quantum Computing and advanced cybersecurity strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive sustainable growth. Special focus will also be placed on strengthening cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and digital trust, key pillars of long-term digital success. 

Workforce transformation will be another core theme, with discussions centered on closing digital skills gaps, enabling future-ready talent, and fostering leadership cultures that support innovation. The summit also emphasizes inclusive digital growth, highlighting the role of public-private collaboration and technology in bridging the digital divide. 

Supported by the ISC2 Gauteng Chapter, DTS South Africa 2026 reinforces its commitment to advancing cybersecurity awareness and digital capability building.

Through visionary keynotes, expert panels, and strategic networking opportunities, the summit will empower leaders to shape South Africa’s digital future with confidence and clarity, driving meaningful transformation that extends far beyond the conference stage. 

For more details on the Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026, visit: https://digitransformationsummit.com/south-africa/ 

This high-level summit is designed to address the urgent need for resilient, future-ready security strategies in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

The summit will convene 200+ C-level executives, CISOs, cybersecurity leaders, and technology decision-makers to exchange insights on protecting digital ecosystems while enabling innovation and growth. With organizations embracing cloud platforms, AI-driven services, and interconnected technologies, safeguarding data, infrastructure, and digital trust has never been more critical.

Through expert keynotes, panel discussions, and real-world case studies, attendees will explore practical approaches to AI-powered threat detection, cloud and identity security, zero-trust frameworks, threat intelligence, security automation, and regulatory compliance. The agenda will also examine how enterprises can strengthen operational resilience, ensure business continuity, and stay ahead of evolving cyber risks.

A strong emphasis will be placed on aligning cybersecurity with business strategy, empowering leadership to make informed, risk-aware decisions that support sustainable digital transformation. Discussions will also highlight the importance of upskilling security teams, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and embedding security into innovation initiatives from the outset.

Supported by the ISC2 Gauteng Chapter and the Cloud Security Alliance, the Cyber Security Summit South Africa 2026 reinforces its commitment to advancing professional development, knowledge sharing, and cybersecurity excellence across the region.

Through visionary leadership perspectives and collaborative dialogue, the summit will equip organizations with the tools, insights, and partnerships needed to secure South Africa’s digital future with confidence and resilience.

For more details on the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026, visit: https://exito-e.com/cybersecuritysummit/south-africa/ 

The Gauteng Investment Conference aims to demonstrate investment opportunities in Gauteng, foster collaboration, and deliberate on the ease of doing business within the Gauteng City Region.

Key focus areas

• Building confidence in economic growth and government stability
• Promoting Gauteng as a leading global investment destination
• Facilitating networking and collaboration
• Showcasing investment opportunities in Gauteng
• Advancing key sectors in line with GGT2030 Vision
• Addressing investment challenges and enabling reforms

Investing in Gauteng

Find out more about the economic and investment environment of Gauteng Province and explore projects in progress, insights and investment opportunities in the region.

OR Tambo Special Economic Zone

The OR Tambo SEZ aims to develop land around the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) to stimulate economic development. OR Tambo SEZ supports the beneficiation of precious metals and minerals sector, with a focus on light, high-margin, export-oriented manufacturing of South African precious and semi-precious metals.

The multi-site development consists of several industry-specific precincts and will be developed in phases.

Our mission is to fast-track the development of green projects and catalyse transformative investments that promote environmental sustainability, economic resilience, and inclusive prosperity for Africa.

From entrepreneurial start-ups to national scale infrastructure projects, we connect project owners with a network of global investors who fund opportunities that will accelerate Africa’s journey to a just and inclusive Green Economy.

The program will feature global leaders and experts who will share strategic insights on how policy, investment and innovation can be combined to support the development of the industry in Africa and feature dedicated sessions showcasing investable African projects in both closed and open deal making environments.

More information: www.greeneconomysummit.com

To download the event brochure, click here.

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