Africa Rail 2026 South Africa
- Dates: 07 Jul 2026 — 08 Jul 2026
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About the Event
The event will host over 150 industry leading speakers, who will leave you inspired and full of actionable tactics that you can apply to your day to day routineA world-class experience for innovators across the entire rail industry, Africa Rail is more than just an event, it’s a catalyst for the growth and development of the entire African railway industry.We attract the most senior representatives from government, operators, end users, technology providers and consultants from across Africa and have built hours of networking into the agenda.
Event Highlights
For 25 years, African railway operators and their partners continue to attend the high-level conference and exhibition. It’s where they form new and lucrative relationships & partnerships and, its where they source & invest in new railway solutions from both global and local innovators.
Combining our history with our passion for innovation, we are committed to bringing you a unique and forward-thinking event for you to promote your brand, generate new business, new sales leads and spearhead the growth of your business.
Africa Rail is the largest and most established rail event in Africa and the meeting place for all customers looking to do business in the rail, freight and transport space.
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Event Speakers
Abd Elwahab Afifi
Railway Project Manager at Egyptian National Railways
Ahmed Hassan
Director of Electrical Signalling Maintenance at Egyptian National Railways
Andile Sangqu
Chairman at Transnet Soc Ltd
Anton Groenewald
Group Head Regional Operations at City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Athanacious Makgamatha
General Manager: Signals & Telecommunications at PRASA (South Africa)
Ayoub R'Kiba
District Head of Signalling at Moroccan National Railways ONCF
Boniswa Madlanga
Founder/Chief Executive Officer at We In Motion Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Chairperson at Rail Women SA
Dinao Lerutla
Non-Executive Director at Development Bank of Southern Africa
Dirk van den Berg
Country Head South Africa & Region at UK Export Finance – UKEF
Dr. Frederick Appoh
Chief Executive Officer at Ghana Railways
Edwin Machola
Engineer / Projects Manager at Botswana Railways
Fitsum Tsegaye, Bridge
Bridge, Tunnel and Structure Team Leader at Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Freddie Appoh
Chief Executive Officer at Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA)
Glory Jonga
Senior Advisor on Transport Infrastructure at AUDA-NEPAD
Grace Tshikhudo
Group Head: Data Strategy & Analytics at Transnet SOC Ltd
Howard Rosen
Chairman at Rail Working Group
James Nkambule
Signals & Telecommunications at Eswatini Railways
Lebogang Kwadjo
Director: Business Intelligence at Department of Transport
Lebogang Letsoalo
Chairperson of the Board for African Women In Supply Chain and Deputy Chairperson at Institute of Customs and Freight Forwarding
Lutando Maboza
Executive Director: Transport at City of Johannesburg
Lutando Sithembele Maboza
Executive Director: Transport at City of Johannesburg Transport Department
Makgola Makololo
Managing Directo at Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa, Alstom
Marvin Khosa
Senior Professional Officer: Passenger Rail at City of Cape Town
Mehdi Dib
Chief Technology Officer at EPE Rail Electr (SNTF subsidiary)
Mesela Nhlapo
CEO at African Rail Industry Association (ARIA)
Mohamed Mahmoud
Director of Operations at Egyptian National Railways
Molebogeng Motsumi
IPTN- Operations Manager at Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
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Nomvuyo Dludlu
Business Development Director at Eswatini Railways
Nosipho Siwisa Damasane
Chairman at Richards Bay Coal Terminal, South Africa
Ntobeko Howard May
Rail Specialist at Khumani Iron Ore Mine
Ofentse Hlulani Madisha,
Head of Public Policy for South Africa at Uber
Ogi Williams
Director: Consulting & Strategy at In On Africa
Phillippa Dean
Publisher at Railways Africa Magazine
Pieter Scribante
Divisional Head: Economic Policy Advice at City of Tshwane
Portia Nkuna
Managing Director at Fazi Rail
Pragasen D Pillay (JD)
Head of Rail Logistics at Menar Ports and Rails
Prof. Dr. Khumbulani Mpofu
Vice Chair at UIC - International Union of Railways
Redouane Ahdaj
Senior Catenary District Manager at INFRAWAY Maroc (ONCF Group)
Rudi Dicks
Head of Project Management Office at The Presidency, South Africa
Saibaba Ankala
Advisor at NHIDCL (Govt. of India)
Sandile Magenuka
General Manager, at Network Asset Maintenance, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Sanet Smit
Principal Engineer: Research and Development Department at Transnet Engineering
Sbusiso Mlambo
Founder & CEO at Khalipa Business Mentors
Sethunya Matsie
Senior Manager: Permit Assessments at Railway Safety Regulator, South Africa
Shewangizaw Kifle Mulugeta
Director: Business Development Dept. at Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Siyabonga Nxaba
VP: Business Development & Origination at KfW IPEX-Bank, South Africa
Stanley Cheruiyot
General Manager at Kenya Railways Corporation
Thabo Gabanamotse
Director of Projects at Botswana Railways
Thembi Lekganyane
General Manager: Strategy at Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager
Timothy Mudau
Deputy Director Transport at Logistics and Warehouse Operations, University of Witwatersrand
Tshepo Mothoagae
Chief Information Officer at Railway Safety Regulator, South Africa
Tumi Ramonotsi
Non-Executive Director and Board Member at City of Johannesburg
Vusumzi Mba
Deputy Director Research at Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Warwick Lord
Chairman at Multimodal Inland Port Association
Willem Gous
Speaker (Adaptive Leadership) at Independent
Yohannes Tesfaye Muleta
Director, ICT at Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Yolisa Kani
Chief Business Development Officer at Transnet SOC Ltd
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Event Dates 07 Jul 2026 — 08 Jul 2026
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Location Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Venue Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
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Event Type Summit
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Entry Fees Free
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Frequency 2
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Timings ["10 am to 6 pm"]
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Pincode 2196
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