Delegates have begun arriving at the Sandton Convention Centre for the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), with more than 1,200 attendees expected over two days.
The sixth edition of the flagship event brings together government, investors and business leaders under the theme “Invest. Partner. Prosper” to boost investment-led growth and position South Africa as a key gateway to Africa.
The conference aligns with commitments by Cyril Ramaphosa to drive higher investment, with government targeting an additional R2 trillion in commitments over the next five years. This builds on R1.5 trillion pledged in previous conferences, with over R600 billion already invested.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said international interest remains strong, noting that investors continue to view South Africa as a viable business destination.
The 2026 gathering marks a shift towards implementing existing commitments, focusing on sectors such as technology, clean energy and trade, guided by the “3Ds” – digitisation, decarbonisation and diversification.
Launched in 2018, SAIC has become a central platform for attracting investment, with this year’s event taking place amid improved investor confidence and progress in key economic reforms, including energy stability and infrastructure development.
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