With more than 250 global and regional leaders poised to attend the DEVAC Infrastructure Summit 2026, Africa’s infrastructure landscape is set to undergo a major transformation. Scheduled for May 27-28, 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel, this high-impact event aims to take the continent’s most important projects from concept to execution.
Organized by DEVAC and Invest Africa, the summit will serve as a results-oriented platform that connects policy and implementation. Rather than hosting a new theoretical dialogue, the 2026 Summit aims to build partnerships and make decisive progress in the infrastructure value chain.
Power of thought leadership
The summit will feature elite keynote speakers and panelists from across the continent and beyond. Notable speakers include: Thandi Mahambehlala, Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, South Africa, Mr. Mohlomi Moleko, Minister of Natural Resources, Kingdom of Lesotho, His Excellency Ben Ainslie, Deputy Trade Director for Africa, UK Department of Commerce, Mr. Tshepo Kgobe, CEO, Gautrain Management Authority, Mr. Nangamso Matebese, Special Adviser to the Vice President of South Africa, Mr. Muzi Shange, Chief Operating Officer, Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ), South Africa Dr. Najib Somoueh, Financial Analyst, Professor of Finance Royal Parliament of Morocco Vishal Latchman, CEO, GIBB Group Cheryl Byrne, Head of Project Finance, Standard Bank, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Hasnain Ebrahim, CEO and Managing Partner, Africa International Advisors Dirk van denberg, Country Head, South Africa and other Southern African Countries, UK Export Finance Nimon Zulu, CEO, Calabash Freight and Co-Founder, Mbalenhle Gumede, Acting Group Senior Planning and Performance Manager, SA: Central Energy Fund Dr. Olakunle Williams, Tetracore Energy Group President and CEO Maggie Sibiya, ICT-Works Chief Operations Officer Lulani Mathebula, Electricity Regulation National Energy Regulatory Authority of South Africa (NERSA) Executive Manager Jaredyn Morris, Africa, Carbon Trust Africa Co-Head Dr. Paulo Fernandes, AIH Group Executive Director, Merusi Dlamini, DLA Piper Partner. These leaders will be joined by additional experts to address the continent’s most pressing development needs. Check out who’s joining us on our speakers page.
Targeted solution: Integration platform
The summit is structured around four major concurrent events that enable in-depth discussions on specific industry sectors. DEVAC Energy and Power DEVAC Water Infrastructure DEVAC Transport Infrastructure DEVAC Construction Beyond these core pillars, the summit will address a wide range of subject areas including roads, bridges, housing, rail and ICT.
great collaboration
The event is sponsored by industry giants such as RBIDZ, Pinsent Masons, CDH, SACPCMP and is also sponsored by the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA). If you would like to join the conversation and secure a seat at the table among Africa’s top decision-makers, registration is now open at www.infrasfuture.com.
