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  • Access to Investment Pitches
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  • Access to Opening Ceremony
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  • Exhibitor Awards
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  • Exhibition Floor
  • Expo Floor Networking Drinks
  • Access to Investment Pitches
  • Access Official SMA App
  • Access to Opening Ceremony
  • Access to all Conference Stages
  • Delegate Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Networking Events
  • Exhibitor Awards
  • Access to UJ Workshop
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Package includes:

  • Priority Registration
  • Access to VIP Lounge
  • Exhibition Floor
  • Expo Floor Networking Drinks
  • Access to Investment Pitches
  • Access Official SMA App
  • Access to Opening Ceremony
  • Access to all Conference Stages
  • Delegate Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Networking Events
  • Exhibitor Awards
  • Access to UJ Workshop
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EVENT ELEMENTSWHAT THE EVENT OFFERS

Enhance your career and business opportunities and maintain professional standards in the fast-paced mobility industry with Smarter Mobility Africa's mix of activities.

Opening Ceremony

The whole mobility industry plays a vital role in Africa realising its 2030 visions - from public transport and rail to automotive and micromobility - it is the participation and integration of all these elements that will ensure mobility truly serves the people, the economy, and the environment.

The Opening Ceremony stages present insights and visions from Africa’s leaders who are responsible for improving how we move people and goods to embrace the new urban era.

NETWORKING FUNCTION

Join us for the Smarter Mobility Africa Networking Function an energising evening designed to foster new partnerships, strengthen existing connections, and bring the mobility community together in a relaxed, informal setting.

This function offers the ideal space to exchange ideas, connect with industry leaders, and build relationships that last beyond the summit. Unwind after a full day of learning and collaboration while expanding your network in an inspiring environment.

ADVANCING PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Focus Themes:
Expanding Transport Networks | Electrifying Public Fleets | Integrating Digital Solutions | Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

The ‘Advancing Public Transport’ co-located event at the SMA Summit will explore the urgent need to modernise and grow Africa’s public mobility systems.

Why this matters:

Africa needs an estimated $30 billion investment to improve transport infrastructure across cities like Dakar, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. Showcasing projects like the Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway and Senegal’s Regional Express Train, the event demonstrates how transport drives regional connectivity and trade.

What we’ll cover:

Expanding Transport Networks:

  • Business cases for rail and BRT growth
  • New investment opportunities for OEMs and engineering firms

Electrifying Public Fleets:

  • Transitioning buses, minibuses, & taxis to electric & hydrogen power
  • Opportunities for vehicle manufacturers and fleet managers

Integrating Digital Solutions:

  • Smart ticketing and Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
  • Using data to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):

  • Strategies for mobilising investment
  • Success stories from collaboration between stakeholders

NEV’s & INFRASTRUCTURE

Focus Themes:
Scaling Charging Infrastructure | Fleet Electrification Business Models | Energy Storage and Grid Resilience | Policy and Incentives

The ‘NEV and Infrastructure’ co-located event will tackle the core challenges and opportunities around scaling New Energy Vehicles in Africa.

Why this matters:

Africa faces a $3.5–8.9 billion financing gap to meet EV targets for two-wheelers by 2030.

While countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Kenya lead the way, infrastructure and regulatory barriers remain.

What we’ll cover:

Scaling Charging Infrastructure:

  • Building and operating charging stations at scale
  • Partnerships with utilities, grid operators, and technology providers

Fleet Electrification Business Models:

  • Helping fleets (logistics, corporate, and transport) transition to electric
  • Exploring turnkey electrification services and financing solutions

Energy Storage and Grid Resilience:

  • Integrating smart grids and demand management
  • Ensuring reliable renewable energy supply for NEVs

Policy and Incentives:

  • Driving adoption with tax incentives and regulatory frameworks
  • Supporting private and public investment in the sector

WOMEN IN MOBILITY

At Smarter Mobility Africa summit, we will bring attention to gender disparities whilst giving women the power to lead change in mobility. The Women in Mobility Breakfast will ensure no woman stands alone against inequality, safety and lack of access.

It will also foster networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, and mentorship amongst women professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders in various sectors of the mobility industry. It’s all about Women in Mobility – Leading the Way to enhance opportunities for younger women who aspire to build a career in the futuristic and dynamic mobility sector.

MOBILITY INVESTMENT PITCHES & VILLAGE

Launched at SMA summit 2024, this NEW initiative is to support innovative mobility projects across Africa. Our goal is to improve access, safety, affordability, and sustainability of mobility in Africa by embracing the new urban era through smarter mobility funding.

Showcasing smarter mobility initiatives seeking support and funding is a key pillar of Smarter Mobility Africa, strongly driven by a passion for improving how we move people and goods to embrace the new urban era. Through live project pitches, showcases and digital listings, we are able to connect projects to a network of global and local investors 365 days a year

Training & Workshops

The SMA Summit offers two tailored workshops and training sessions taking place on the 30th September, that you can choose from to enhance your knowledge and skills.

This flexibility allows you to focus on the areas most relevant to your professional needs.

Attending a workshop at the SMA Summit offers a multitude of benefits for professionals in the mobility sector:

  • Skill Up: Gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience.
  • Network: Connect with industry leaders and peers.
  • Advance Your Career: Develop new skills and certifications.
  • Stay Updated: Learn about the latest trends and technologies.
  • Solve Problems: Find solutions to real-world challenges.

CEO High-Level Dialogue

CEO HLD Sunrise as fuelled by Standard Bank

At Smarter Mobility Africa, the CEO High-Level Dialogue is a structured space where senior peers face what matters most. When the right people meet the right question in the right conditions, progress becomes possible. We convene a curated cohort of CEOs and leaders around a burning question already live in their world.

The Dialogue is designed for candour and depth, anchored by clear protocols: confidentiality, no solicitation, no media, high peer regard, and voluntary engagement, forming a high-trust room. Skilled moderation keeps the group in the work, not around it. Each Dialogue moves from challenge to clarity, and from clarity to co-ordinated action, building momentum for the New Urban Era. Participants leave with clarity on what matters most, what is possible now, and what is missing; connections to peers, unlikely allies, and trust-rich networks; and commitment to meaningful action shaped by shared responsibility. Roles remain clear and content independence safeguarded.

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