2026 National Construction Summit

Driving Excellence Across the Construction Industry

Unlocking Infrastructure Delivery: Advancing Industry Performance and Accountability

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Date: 1-2 December 2026

Time: Day 1: 8AM - 4:30PM
Day 2: 8AM - 1:30PM

Venue: Emperors Palace, Gauteng

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One national conversation on infrastructure delivery

Join us in Gauteng for the 2026 National Construction Summit and be part of the national conversation on unlocking South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline. The Summit will bring together government leaders, construction industry stakeholders, infrastructure practitioners and innovators to tackle the barriers slowing infrastructure delivery, strengthen industry performance and advance greater accountability across the construction value chain.

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The leaders shaping infrastructure delivery

Meet the leaders, decision-makers and industry experts driving the conversation on infrastructure delivery, industry performance and accountability at the 2026 National Construction Summit.

Our featured speakers

Hon. Dean Macpherson

Minister, Public Works and Infrastructure

Hon. Sihle Zikalala

Deputy Minister, Public Works and Infrastructure

Khulile Nzo

Board Chairperson, cidb

Bongani Dladla

Chief Executive Officer, cidb

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Two days.Real commitments.One national agenda.

Minister Dean Macpherson will unpack the achievements of the 2025 National Construction Summit and the theme for this year’s Summit. Join industry leaders in a high-level panel on accountability, explore the exhibition floor and witness the signing of this year’s resolutions. Two days that turn dialogue into action.

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Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | Five parallel sessions

The commissions: turning dialogue into resolutions

On the afternoon of Day 1, delegates break into five parallel commissions to tackle the issues holding back infrastructure delivery. Each commission reports back on Day 2 with proposed resolutions for adoption at the Summit.

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From resolutions to results

The 2026 National Construction Summit is committed to ensuring that Summit resolutions translate into measurable action, building on progress made since the 2025 Summit.

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R300 million cidb-SEDFA Construction Fund launched

2026 training target: 1 000 contractors

Blacklisted contractors removed from the RoC

Integrated Social Facilitation Framework approved by Cabinet

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Put your brand at the centre of infrastructure delivery

Showcase innovative solutions, forge valuable partnerships and engage directly with the leaders and decision-makers shaping South Africa’s infrastructure future. Shell scheme stands, custom floor space and sponsorship packages are available.

Exhibit & Sponsor

Media resources & accreditation

Your central resource for news, updates and media information about the 2026 National Construction Summit. Accredited journalists and content creators can access press kits, media advisories, high-resolution photographs and interview bookings.

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