Engineering & Manufacturing Conferences in Africa
Africa is set to host a series of pivotal engineering and manufacturing conferences in 2025, underscoring the continent’s commitment to technological advancement and industrial growth. These events will serve as platforms for professionals, academics, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and foster collaborations.
SAIMechE Central Branch Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Related Disciplines
Scheduled for October 28, 2025, at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, this conference will focus on “Innovating Mechanical, Industrial, and Aeronautical Engineering for a Sustainable Future.” It aims to unite postgraduate students, academics, and industry professionals to present research across various themes, including mechanical design, computational simulations, and renewable energy. Accepted papers will undergo a development-oriented review process, with selected works published in accredited journals. (scmerd.org)
RAPDASA-RobMech-PRASA-AMI Conference and Exhibition
From October 27 to 30, 2025, the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa, will host the 26th Annual International Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA). This event will be held in conjunction with the 18th Robotics and Mechatronics (RobMech), the 36th Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa (PRASA), and the 6th Advanced Materials Initiative (AMI) conferences. Under the theme “Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia,” the conference will cover topics such as additive manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. It aims to foster collaboration between industry and academia to accelerate innovation and technological adoption. (site.rapdasa.org)
International Conference on Production Engineering and Management (ICPEM) 2025
Cape Town, South Africa, will host the 19th International Conference on Production Engineering and Management on November 3-4, 2025. This digital event seeks to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and scholars to share experiences and research results in production engineering and management. The conference will provide an interdisciplinary platform to discuss recent innovations, trends, and challenges in the field. (waset.org)
Deep Learning Indaba 2025
The Deep Learning Indaba, Africa’s premier conference on machine learning and artificial intelligence, is scheduled for 2025 at the University of Rwanda in Kigali. Since its inception in 2017, the Indaba has aimed to strengthen AI capacity across the continent by bringing together students, researchers, and industry practitioners. The 2025 edition will continue this mission, offering tutorials, workshops, and keynote addresses from leading figures in the AI community. (en.wikipedia.org)
SAICE PMCD Conference 2025
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s Project Management and Construction Division (SAICE PMCD) will hold its annual conference on August 12-13, 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre. This event will focus on innovations shaping the future of construction and project management, featuring expert presentations, practical sessions, and panel discussions on topics such as lean construction, risk management, and health and safety. (saicepmcd.org.za)
GITEX Africa 2025
Marrakesh, Morocco, will host GITEX Africa from April 14 to 16, 2025. As the African edition of the renowned GITEX event, it will convene technology leaders, innovators, startups, and policymakers to advance digital transformation across the continent. The event will cover emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, fintech, e-commerce, and cybersecurity, aiming to position Africa as a growing destination for technology investment and innovation. (en.wikipedia.org)
NewSpace Africa Conference 2025
Cairo, Egypt, will be the venue for the NewSpace Africa Conference from April 21 to 24, 2025. This annual gathering focuses on space innovation, investment, and policy, bringing together policymakers, space agency officials, private companies, and academic experts. The 2025 edition will mark the official inauguration of the African Space Agency and the launch of the EU-Africa Space Programme, a €100 million initiative aimed at advancing collaboration in space technologies. (en.wikipedia.org)
These conferences reflect Africa’s dynamic and evolving engineering and manufacturing landscape, offering valuable opportunities for professionals to engage with the latest developments and contribute to the continent’s industrial and technological progress.
