Join senior government and business leaders at the Germany–South Africa Business Forum, taking place on 14 April 2026 alongside the South Africa–Germany Binational Commission (BNC).
Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), this high-level, invitation-only forum provides a strategic platform to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and one of its most important European partners.
Attendees can expect:
Direct engagement with government representatives and industry leaders from both South Africa and Germany.
Discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Insights into key opportunity sectors including agro-processing, machinery, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and green hydrogen.
Exploration of emerging industries such as electric vehicles, battery value chains, and critical minerals beneficiation.
The forum will also address market access challenges and identify pathways to unlock new opportunities in support of South Africa’s industrialisation and export diversification objectives.
As a high-level engagement, the Germany–South Africa Business Forum offers a valuable opportunity to showcase capabilities, build strategic partnerships, and position organisations within key global value chains driving the green and digital transition.
