CEO Forum

Where leadership meets action in Africa’s infrastructure and transport transformation

Hosted under the Chatham House Rule, the CEO Forum is an invitation-only executive gathering taking place at South Africa Infrastructure Expo 2026. It unites senior leaders from government, DFIs, investment institutions and the private sector to discuss the future of transport, logistics, mobility and infrastructure across Southern Africa.

With no media, no recordings and a strictly curated guest list, the forum creates a confidential space for honest dialogue, practical insight-sharing and collaborative strategy-setting.

What insights, partnerships and strategic advantages could you gain from an invite-only forum designed exclusively for senior leaders?

Rewriting Africa’s logistics backbone
Building integrated and efficient, connected economies that unlock regional competitiveness.
Digital infrastructure & blockchain
Accelerating transparency and trust in project delivery through smarter systems and digital transformation.
Industrialization & local beneficiation
Moving from vision to action by capturing more value within African markets.
Financing Africa’s future
Leveraging DFIs, blended finance and private capital to deliver sustainable, investment-ready infrastructure.
Policy, practice & execution
Public–private collaboration that bridges gaps between policy intent and operational reality.
Digitalization, localization, investment & PPPs
Clear understanding of where challenges meet opportunity and how to build investment-ready pathways.

Date

9-10 June 2026

Venue

Johannesburg, South Africa

A forum designed for outcomes

Through candid exchanges and sector-wide collaboration, participants will contribute to:

A post-event action plan outlining recommended next steps for government and industry
Insights that will inform regional infrastructure strategy
A shared framework for future engagement with public institutions and regional bodies

As an attendee at the CEO Forum you will also have access to the exclusive leadership dinner, offering high-level networking with CEOs, policymakers and investors driving the future of infrastructure in the region.

About the Chatham House Rule

To enable honest, transparent discussion, participants may use the information shared, but identities, affiliations and individual statements remain confidential. This encourages the sharing of real lessons, practical failures, and unfiltered insights.

Attendance to the CEO Forum strictly by invitation only. Senior leaders interested in participating are invited to register their interest by filling out the form below.

Register your interest

Why Johannesburg?

Johannesburg serves as Southern Africa’s transport and logistics hub, connecting regional and continental trade corridors. Its position as a gateway for infrastructure investment and innovation makes it the ideal host city for this strategic dialogue.

OUR PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

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