{"id":28770,"date":"2025-09-12T16:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=28770"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:51:36","slug":"transport-evolution-africa-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/transport-evolution-africa-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Transport Evolution Africa 2025: Event Highlights, Key Stats, and What to Expect in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Transport Evolution Africa 2025<\/strong> successfully brought together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from the transport industry for three days of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business development at the <strong>Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg<\/strong>. This annual event remains a crucial platform for showcasing Africa\u2019s transport sector\u2019s current achievements and charting the future direction of growth and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-tourism-authority-transport-evolution-2025\/\">Gauteng Tourism Authority Champions Transport Evolution Africa 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#event-highlights-and-participation\" data-level=\"2\">Event Highlights and Participation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#industry-and-innovation-focus\" data-level=\"2\">Industry and Innovation Focus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#significant-economic-commitments\" data-level=\"2\">Significant Economic Commitments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#digital-innovation-and-smart-infrastructure\" data-level=\"2\">Digital Innovation and Smart Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#special-economic-zones-sezs\" data-level=\"2\">Special Economic Zones (SEZs)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#community-and-capacity-building\" data-level=\"2\">Community and Capacity Building<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-transport-evolution-africa-2026-summary-and-booking-details\" data-level=\"2\">Transport Evolution Africa 2026: Summary and Booking Details<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-show-dates\" data-level=\"3\">SHOW DATES:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-location\" data-level=\"3\">LOCATION:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-contact-details\" data-level=\"3\">CONTACT DETAILS:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-exhibitor-booking-amp-sponsorship\" data-level=\"3\">EXHIBITOR BOOKING &amp; SPONSORSHIP:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#looking-forward-to-transport-evolution-africa-2026\" data-level=\"2\">Up Next: Transport Evolution Africa 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"event-highlights-and-participation\">Event Highlights and Participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>2025 edition<\/strong> welcomed <strong>4,002 attendees<\/strong> representing <strong>19 countries<\/strong>, symbolising the continent-wide interest in transport innovation and infrastructure development. Industry experts included <strong>70 speakers<\/strong>, with <strong>30 CEOs<\/strong> from key public and private transport organisations sharing insights and shaping discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than <strong>40 specialised sessions <\/strong>covered critical topics such as <strong>special economic zones (SEZ),<\/strong> technical advancements, and sector forums. The <strong>Transport Evolution Africa Awards<\/strong> celebrated <strong>25 finalists<\/strong> for their contributions to the sector, with five winners recognised for excellence in innovation and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3974974991\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industry-and-innovation-focus\">Industry and Innovation Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport Evolution Africa 2025 showcased <strong>transformative trends<\/strong> driving Africa\u2019s transport evolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key themes included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digitalisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate-resilient infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green logistics <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable mobility solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry leaders emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships, regulatory reforms, and investment strategies required to meet the projected compounded annual growth rate of 6\u20138% in African transport from 2025 to 2040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrated transport systems encompassing road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors were deeply explored. With the goal of optimising trade networks and economic integration across the continent. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was highlighted as a key driver for boosting intra-African trade by an estimated 50%, which requires robust, efficient transport networks for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757685165-1024x400.png\" alt=\"Transport Evolution Africa 2025: Event Highlights, Key Stats, and What to Expect in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-28805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757685165-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757685165-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757685165-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757685165-1536x600.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757685165.png 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevolution.com\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transport Evolution<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"significant-economic-commitments\">Significant Economic Commitments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Africa\u2019s transport sector demands immense infrastructure investment estimated at around $150 billion annually to meet current growth and connectivity needs. South Africa alone plans infrastructure spending exceeding R940 billion between 2025 and 2028, supported by state-owned companies, government funding, and private-sector investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such financial commitments underline the role of transport infrastructure as a backbone for Africa\u2019s economic development, regional integration, and job creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1347159428\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"digital-innovation-and-smart-infrastructure\">Digital Innovation and Smart Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the innovation highlights were sessions on artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, blockchain, and smart infrastructure integration. Experts discussed how these technologies improve logistics efficiency, transparency, and operational resilience across ports, railways, road networks, and urban transport systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, AI-driven traffic management and predictive maintenance models represent advances bringing transformative change to Africa\u2019s transport ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"special-economic-zones-sezs\">Special Economic Zones (SEZs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A major feature was the SEZ Lounge, spotlighting Africa\u2019s more than <strong>300 SEZs<\/strong> across <strong>38 countries<\/strong> as vital engines for regional industrial growth and foreign investment. Speakers showed how successful zones in Ethiopia, Morocco, and Nigeria facilitate economic diversification&#8230; Especially beyond resource extraction toward manufacturing, logistics, and tech sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEZ discussions emphasised infrastructure development as foundational for SEZ success, reinforcing the importance of transport networks as supply chain lifelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1815950851\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"community-and-capacity-building\">Community and Capacity Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event also highlighted efforts on skills development, safety advancement, and gender <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafricainfrastructureexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inclusion within<\/a> the transport industry. Workshops and forums addressed workforce challenges, aiming to create equitable opportunities and improve sector professionalism continent-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transport-evolution-africa-2026-summary-and-booking-details\">Transport Evolution Africa 2026: Summary and Booking Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-show-dates\">SHOW DATES:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 June 2026 | 10:00 \u2013 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 June 2026 | 10:00 \u2013 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 June 2026 | 10:00 \u2013 16:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location\">LOCATION:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richards Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-details\">CONTACT DETAILS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@transportevolution.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@transportevolution.com<\/a><br>Phone: +27 11 867 5420<br>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transportevolution.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.transportevolution.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exhibitor-booking-amp-sponsorship\">EXHIBITOR BOOKING &amp; SPONSORSHIP:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exhibitors and sponsors interested in participating at Transport Evolution Africa 2026 are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmgsaforms.com\/africanports\/\/Default.aspx?id=3130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">encouraged to secure their stands<\/a> and sponsorship opportunities early. Booking can be done by filling the exhibiting enquiry form available on the official website or by contacting the organisers directly via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@transportevolution.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@transportevolution.com<\/a>. Early registration ensures priority location and maximised visibility among Africa\u2019s leading transport industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 edition promises to build on the success of previous years&#8230; Featuring thought leadership, business networking, innovation showcases, and critical discussions on Africa\u2019s transport development and integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/major-update-how-toll-gate-payments-are-changing-in-south-africa\/\">Major Update: How Toll Gate Payments Are Changing in South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-907094463\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-forward-to-transport-evolution-africa-2026\">Up Next: Transport Evolution Africa 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on 2025\u2019s achievements, organisers and stakeholders eagerly anticipate next year\u2019s edition, set for <strong>9-11 June 2026<\/strong>, again at Johannesburg\u2019s Gallagher Convention Centre. The 2026 event will continue fostering dialogue, showcasing innovation, and presenting investment opportunities within Africa\u2019s ever-evolving transport landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exhibitors and sponsors interested in joining Transport Evolution Africa 2026 can secure their participation through the official enquiry form or by contacting the organisers directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 4,000 attendees, 70 expert speakers, and 40+ sessions featured at Transport Evolution Africa 2025. Discover highlights and what to expect in 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":28810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Over 4,000 attendees, 70 expert speakers, and 40+ sessions featured at Transport Evolution Africa 2025. 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