Africa’s industrial landscape is accelerating. SEZs, IDZs, and economic hubs are turning vision into execution, unlocking investment, strengthening value chains, and positioning Africa as a global manufacturing force. Following the success and high-impact outcomes of the inaugural edition, the DEVAC SEZs - IDZs - Economic Zones SUMMIT returns in 2026 with an expanded, more focused agenda, bringing together the stakeholders shaping Africa’s next phase of industrial growth. What’s New for 2026: Expanded Multi-Track Programme: This year, the conversation goes deeper with three dedicated investment tracks spanning Africa’s key industrial growth sectors: ➤ TRACK 1: Infrastructure & Energy Investment Opportunities ➤ TRACK 2: Manufacturing, Automotive & Industrial Investment ➤ TRACK 3: Agri-Industrial & Agribusiness Investment From Dialogue to Delivery: Building on 2025’s outcomes, the 2026 edition places stronger emphasis on investment-ready projects, implementation strategies, and measurable impact across SEZs and IDZs. A Broader, More Connected Ecosystem: Engage with zone authorities, investors, DFIs, policymakers, and industry leaders driving industrialisation across Africa’s fastest-growing corridors. As global supply chains continue to shift and Africa strengthens its position within the AfCFTA framework, SEZs and IDZs are playing a pivotal role in enabling localisation, boosting exports, and attracting strategic investment into key sectors. The DEVAC SEZs - IDZs - Economic Zones SUMMIT 2026 will take place on 18 – 19 November 2026 at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in Durban - South Africa, bringing together decision-makers and project owners at the forefront of this transformation. #savethedates : 18 – 19 November 2026 @ the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in Durban - South Africa Register here to secure your seat: economic-zones.com/ Early bird rates end on 30 June 2026 Why This Matters Now Africa’s economic zones are entering a new phase, one defined by execution, competitiveness, and integration. From energy resilience and logistics infrastructure to industrial manufacturing and agri-processing, the focus is shifting toward bankable projects, scalable models, and cross-border collaboration. #DEVACSEZIDZ26 #AfricaInvestment #InvestmentOpportunities #AfCFTA #EconomicGrowth #IndustrialDevelopment #EmergingMarkets #TradeAndInvestment #SEZ #IDZ #EconomicZones #IndustrialParks #SpecialEconomicZones #ZoneDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment #EnergyAfrica #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureDevelopment #ManufacturingAfrica #Industrialisation #AutomotiveAfrica #LocalManufacturing #AgribusinessAfrica #AgriIndustrial #FoodSecurityAfrica #AgriInvestment #AgriValueChains #SustainableAgriculture