The Manufacturing Indaba is Africa’s leading manufacturing conference and exhibition, focused on supporting industrial development across the continent. The event last week brought together industry experts, manufacturers, and government representatives to foster growth, investment, and innovation in the Sector. Picture: Supplied.
Manufacturing Indaba 2026 demonstrated incredible momentum that exists across Africa's manufacturing sector, and the event was a platform for meaningful discussions on industrialisation, regional trade, investment, technology adoption, and the future of manufacturing on the continent, said Liz Hart, MD of Manufacturing Indaba.
She spoke after the 13th Manufacturing Indaba successfully concluded following two days of dialogue, collaboration, and business engagement at the Sandton Convention Centre, which brought together government leaders, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from across Africa under the theme "Made in Africa: Scaling Growth and Shaping Trade."
Over the two-days, delegates participated in high-level conference sessions, networking opportunities, business matchmaking engagements, and an exhibition showcasing innovative products, technologies, and services that are driving manufacturing competitiveness across Africa.
