GConferenceGridThe Conference Catalogue · Vol. 2026Folio № 7DC5A5
Construction & Real Estate

The Big 5 Construct South Africa 2026

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he Big 5 Construct South Africa is set to take place from June 10 to June 12, 2026, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This premier construction exhibition will gather industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the globe, showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services in the construction sector. Attendees can lo…

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15Voices
12Underwriters
0Exhibitors
21On the bill · sessions
25Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at The, in alphabetical order.
Dr Manqoba Soni
Managing Director · ILOHM
Dr Vikash Nuckcheddy
Director · Pro-Beta Consulting Ltd
HE Dean Macpherson
Minister · Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Mr Ben Peters
Director: Corporate Project Programme Portfolio Management · City of Cape Town
Mr Carlos Ardon
International Sales Engineer · REBLOC Concrete Barriers
Mr Gavin Taylor
Head of Construction: PMO · Aveng Group
Mr Hugh Cole
Director: Policy and Strategy; Chief Data Officer · City of Cape Town
Mr Marc Chunnett
Director · Turner & Townsend
Mrs Helen Hulett
Co-Founder & Founder · Resolve Water | ANDWATR.
Ms Chanda Nxumalo
Managing Director · Harmattan Renewables
Ms Modimo-oratile Motswiane
Chairperson · Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Ms Roxanna Naidoo
Director of Global Strategy · Latita Africa
Ms Sharon Shunmugam
President · South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
Ms Sindi Kwenaite
Operations Executive · South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
Prof Justus Agumba
Associate Professor: Department of Building Sciences: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment · Tshwane University of Technology
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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
AAXO
AEO
Boogertman + PartnersVIP partner
Chartered Institute of BuildingGift Sponsor
dmg events
Future Green NowCategory sponsor
KwikotGold Sponsor
MK and Associates Development ConsultantsVIP partner
SACEOS
SISO
UFI
WBHOVIP partner
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The Programme

Selected from 21 sessions on the bill.
  • 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Panel Discussion: De-risking investments & scaling blended finance

    Exploring solutions to improve investor confidence, mobilize private capital, and accelerate project pipelines. ·      Mobilizing private capital through blended finance structures…

    South Africa Infrastructure Summit
  • 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Adaptive reuse: Transforming old spaces into modern solutions

    Repurposing ageing or underused buildings to extend asset life, reduce waste, and preserve cultural heritage. Reconfiguring existing structures to meet modern functional, environme…

    Architecture Talks
  • 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Case Study: Revitalizing South Africa’s trade corridors

    Insights into successful rail, port, and road corridor rehabilitation and efficiency improvements. ·      Improving rail, port, and road efficiency along key trade corridors. ·    …

    South Africa Infrastructure Summit
  • 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Emerging technologies reducing cost and time in project delivery

    Adopting advanced tools such as 3D printing, drones, and modular systems to accelerate on-site activities. Harnessing AI and automation to minimise rework, optimise scheduling, and…

    Technology Talks
  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Panel discussion: Future of African architecture: Education, collaboration and cultural context

    Integrating indigenous knowledge into modern curricula Enhancing cross-border collaboration for innovation Balancing Global Trends with Cultural Identity Empowering the next genera…

    Architecture Talks
  • 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Turning Water Risk Intelligence into Bankable Infrastructure Investment

    ·      Understanding how water risk intelligence can inform infrastructure planning and strengthen long-term investment decisions. ·      Translating water data and risk insights i…

    South Africa Infrastructure Summit
  • 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Building smarter: How technology is revolutionizing construction productivity

    Leveraging digital tools and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and on-site performance. Implementing data-driven workflows that minimise downtime, optimise scheduling, an…

    Technology Talks
  • 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Networking Break

    South Africa Infrastructure Summit
  • 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Fireside Chat: Building competitive transport systems for regional integration

    _Aligning reforms, operations, and investment to unlock trade capacity._ - Positioning South Africa as a regional logistics and trade hub. - Aligning transport reforms with SADC in…

    South Africa Infrastructure Summit
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 25 companies, parsed from the program.

25 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
0All threespeak · spons · exh
12Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
13Speakingspeaker only
02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

60% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite17%
  • Founder / Owner17%
  • Director / Head of747%
  • Engineer · IC17%
  • Other roles533%

Of 15 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01AAXOSp
  2. 02AEOSp
  3. 03Boogertman + PartnersSp·V
  4. 04Chartered Institute of BuildingSp·G
  5. 05dmg eventsSp
  6. 06Future Green NowSp·C
  7. 07KwikotSp·G
  8. 08MK and Associates Development ConsultantsSp·V
  9. 09SACEOSSp
  10. 10SISOSp
  11. 11UFISp
  12. 12WBHOSp·V
  13. 13City of Cape Town2V
  14. 14South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)2V
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
category sponsor1
8% of 12
gift sponsor1
8% of 12
gold sponsor1
8% of 12
vip partner3
25% of 12
unspecified6
50% of 12
06Fig. 06 — Adjacent Convocations · by shared underwriters

Sister convocations

Same brand, other regions