On 06 July 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), announced South Africa’s ‘2nd International Special Economic Zones – Infrastructure & Investment Conference’.
Key highlights Include
High-Level Networking and Exhibitions: Opportunities to engage with key decision-makers across national, provincial and local government spheres alongside multinational corporations, complemented by dedicated exhibitions showcasing high-quality products manufactured and services across South Africa’s SEZs.
B2B Engagements (Day 1): Structured Business-to-Business matchmaking sessions designed to connect investors, infrastructure developers and zone operators directly.
Strategic Insights (Day 2): Unpacking the latest international and national policies, global benchmarking trends and SEZ finance mechanisms through panel discussions and break-away sessions, with a presidential keynote address.
More details are available on:
https://www.sezsouthafricaconference.com/
For any queries regarding attending the event, registration or general event information, email: