2026 Agenda

Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2027-02-08
End: 2027-02-11
Location: CTICC

09 Feb 2026

14:30

Downstream Buyers

Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Downstream buyers

Infrastructure and industrialisation

Unlocking Industrialisation through advanced manufacturing and critical minerals for Africa's future

This session will explore the strategic role of advanced manufacturing technologies and critical minerals in driving industrialisation across Africa. It will delve into how Africa can tap into its rich mineral resources to develop competitive manufacturing sectors, creating amore integrated and sustainable industrial base. Featuring insights from the WEF's recent thought leadership publications, the session will provide actionable strategies for African policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to transform these opportunities into tangible outcomes.