# UITP Africa Conference

- Dates: 6 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Sandton, South Africa
- Organiser: UITP
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The UITP Africa Conference represents a critical platform for addressing the challenges faced by Africa’s rapidly growing cities, particularly in the realm of public transport.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.uitp.org/events/public-transport-conference-africa-2026-johannesburg/)
- [Registration](https://efficy.uitp.org/onlinereg/?e=10136&ext=1&p=-1&rk=online)
- [Agenda](https://www.uitp.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/05/2309-LeadersUrbanTransport-A4-13nov.pdf)

## Topics

- Logistics & Transportation

## Speakers

- Laverne Dimitrov, Head of Africa, International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
- Japhter Makhafola, HOD, Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GPDRT)
- Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport
- Dr Mathetha Mokonyame, Lead: Transport Systems and Operations, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Benon Kajuna Mwebaze, Managing Director, Ugandan Railways
- Randy Wilson, Head, Department of Transportation, Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly: Ghana
- Peter Grey, Principal, Pegasys, United Kingdom
- Dr Zanifa Omary Limboa, Director of ICT, Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

## Ticket pricing

EUR 100

## Where to stay

- **The Maslow**: 30 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.suninternational.com/maslow/)
- **FNB Conference Centre**: 240 m from the venue
- **Hilton Sandton**: 300 m from the venue, 5 stars, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jnbsatw-hilton-sandton/)
  - Phone: +27 11 322 1888
- **Road Lodge**: 350 m from the venue, Grayston Drive, Johannesburg, 2146
  - [Hotel website](https://citylodgehotels.com/)
  - Phone: +27 11 784 8850
- **Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston**: 370 m from the venue, 93 Grayston Drive, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2021
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jnbgshx-hampton-sandton-grayston/)
  - Phone: +27 10 158 1800
- **Times Square**: 440 m from the venue
- **Sandton Executive Suites - Hydro Park**: 490 m from the venue, 86 Grayston Drive, Sandton
  - Phone: +27117840777
- **Southern Sun Sandton**: 600 m from the venue, 123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196
  - [Hotel website](https://www.southernsun.com/southern-sun-sandton?utm_source=openstreetmaps&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_southern-sun-sandton)
  - Phone: +27 11 282 0000

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