Best Industrial & Manufacturing Trade Shows in South Africa

5 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Event Scout currently tracks 5 Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows in South Africa with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 1,364 exhibitors, led by THE COUNTDOWN TO MACHINE TOOLS AFRICA 2028 STARTS NOW (an estimated 600 exhibitors). Leading host venues include CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre), Johannesburg Expo Centre and Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront. Events run across Gauteng and Western Cape.

What counts as a Industrial & Manufacturing trade show: Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows cover industry-agnostic production equipment — machinery, machine tools, tooling, moulds and dies, hydraulics and pneumatics, drive and plant engineering, subcontracting, and measurement, testing and maintenance.

Top Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows in South Africa

Upcoming Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows in South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

How many Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows are there in South Africa?
Event Scout currently tracks 5 Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows in South Africa, with editions in 2026 & 2028.
When is Industrial & Manufacturing trade-show season in South Africa?
By start date, most tracked Industrial & Manufacturing trade shows in South Africa run in February and March.
What is the largest Industrial & Manufacturing trade show in South Africa?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is THE COUNTDOWN TO MACHINE TOOLS AFRICA 2028 STARTS NOW, with an estimated 600 exhibitors.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

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