Africa Rail 2026 South Africa
Terrapinn
Member since 2026
About This 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.
—
Exhibitors
1
Expected Trade Visitors
2 Days
07 Jul – 08 Jul 2026
—
Edition
Past Edition Highlights
Africa Rail 2026 South Africa 2025For 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.
Event Details
| Event Name | Africa Rail 2026 South Africa |
| Dates | 07 Jul 2026 – 08 Jul 2026 |
| Timing | ["10 am to 6 pm"] |
| Venue | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. |
| Frequency | 2 |
| Entry | Free |
| Language | en |
| Event Type | Trade Fair / Summit |
| Organizer | Terrapinn |
Industries & Sectors Covered
Keynote Speakers
Abd Elwahab Afifi
Railway Project Manager
Egyptian National Railways
Ahmed Hassan
Director of Electrical Signalling Maintenance
Egyptian National Railways
Andile Sangqu
Chairman
Transnet Soc Ltd
Anton Groenewald
Group Head Regional Operations
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Athanacious Makgamatha
General Manager: Signals & Telecommunications
PRASA (South Africa)
Ayoub R'Kiba
District Head of Signalling
Moroccan National Railways ONCF
Schedule Not Available Yet
The event schedule has not been published yet. Please check back closer to the event date.
Keynote Speakers
Abd Elwahab Afifi
Railway Project Manager
Egyptian National Railways
Ahmed Hassan
Director of Electrical Signalling Maintenance
Egyptian National Railways
Andile Sangqu
Chairman
Transnet Soc Ltd
Anton Groenewald
Group Head Regional Operations
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Athanacious Makgamatha
General Manager: Signals & Telecommunications
PRASA (South Africa)
Ayoub R'Kiba
District Head of Signalling
Moroccan National Railways ONCF
Boniswa Madlanga
Founder/Chief Executive Officer at We In Motion Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Chairperson
Rail Women SA
Dinao Lerutla
Non-Executive Director
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Dirk van den Berg
Country Head South Africa & Region
UK Export Finance – UKEF
Dr. Frederick Appoh
Chief Executive Officer
Ghana Railways
Edwin Machola
Engineer / Projects Manager
Botswana Railways
Fitsum Tsegaye, Bridge
Bridge, Tunnel and Structure Team Leader
Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Freddie Appoh
Chief Executive Officer
Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA)
Glory Jonga
Senior Advisor on Transport Infrastructure
AUDA-NEPAD
Grace Tshikhudo
Group Head: Data Strategy & Analytics
Transnet SOC Ltd
Howard Rosen
Chairman
Rail Working Group
James Nkambule
Signals & Telecommunications
Eswatini Railways
Lebogang Kwadjo
Director: Business Intelligence
Department of Transport
Lebogang Letsoalo
Chairperson of the Board for African Women In Supply Chain and Deputy Chairperson
Institute of Customs and Freight Forwarding
Lutando Maboza
Executive Director: Transport
City of Johannesburg
Lutando Sithembele Maboza
Executive Director: Transport
City of Johannesburg Transport Department
Makgola Makololo
Managing Directo
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa, Alstom
Marvin Khosa
Senior Professional Officer: Passenger Rail
City of Cape Town
Mehdi Dib
Chief Technology Officer
EPE Rail Electr (SNTF subsidiary)
Mesela Nhlapo
CEO
African Rail Industry Association (ARIA)
Mohamed Mahmoud
Director of Operations
Egyptian National Railways
Molebogeng Motsumi
IPTN- Operations Manager
Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Name
Role / Title
Organization
Nomvuyo Dludlu
Business Development Director
Eswatini Railways
Nosipho Siwisa Damasane
Chairman
Richards Bay Coal Terminal, South Africa
Ntobeko Howard May
Rail Specialist
Khumani Iron Ore Mine
Ofentse Hlulani Madisha,
Head of Public Policy for South Africa
Uber
Ogi Williams
Director: Consulting & Strategy
In On Africa
Phillippa Dean
Publisher
Railways Africa Magazine
Pieter Scribante
Divisional Head: Economic Policy Advice
City of Tshwane
Portia Nkuna
Managing Director
Fazi Rail
Pragasen D Pillay (JD)
Head of Rail Logistics
Menar Ports and Rails
Prof. Dr. Khumbulani Mpofu
Vice Chair
UIC - International Union of Railways
Redouane Ahdaj
Senior Catenary District Manager
INFRAWAY Maroc (ONCF Group)
Rudi Dicks
Head of Project Management Office
The Presidency, South Africa
Saibaba Ankala
Advisor
NHIDCL (Govt. of India)
Sandile Magenuka
General Manager,
Network Asset Maintenance, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Sanet Smit
Principal Engineer: Research and Development Department
Transnet Engineering
Sbusiso Mlambo
Founder & CEO
Khalipa Business Mentors
Sethunya Matsie
Senior Manager: Permit Assessments
Railway Safety Regulator, South Africa
Shewangizaw Kifle Mulugeta
Director: Business Development Dept.
Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Siyabonga Nxaba
VP: Business Development & Origination
KfW IPEX-Bank, South Africa
Stanley Cheruiyot
General Manager
Kenya Railways Corporation
Thabo Gabanamotse
Director of Projects
Botswana Railways
Thembi Lekganyane
General Manager: Strategy
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager
Timothy Mudau
Deputy Director Transport
Logistics and Warehouse Operations, University of Witwatersrand
Tshepo Mothoagae
Chief Information Officer
Railway Safety Regulator, South Africa
Tumi Ramonotsi
Non-Executive Director and Board Member
City of Johannesburg
Vusumzi Mba
Deputy Director Research
Eastern Cape Department of Transport
Warwick Lord
Chairman
Multimodal Inland Port Association
Willem Gous
Speaker (Adaptive Leadership)
Independent
Yohannes Tesfaye Muleta
Director, ICT
Ethiopian Railways Corporation
Yolisa Kani
Chief Business Development Officer
Transnet SOC Ltd
Exhibitor Portal
No exhibitors have been added to this event yet.
Event Gallery
No gallery images available yet.
Contact Information
Contact Person
Login to viewEmail Address
Login to viewPhone Number
Login to viewAlternate Phone
Login to viewReviews
Please log in to leave a review
Login to ReviewWhat People Are Saying
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience!
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
161 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196
The Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is a premier, multi-level event venue located in the heart of Johannesburg's financial district, offering 22,000 m² of flexible space. It features advanced technology, contemporary Afro-chic decor, and connects directly to major hotels, shopping centers, and Gautrain.
Visitor Information
Visitor information not available for this event yet.
