Africa’s biggest stage for the future of transport is back! The Smarter Mobility Africa Summit (SMA) returns to the Sandton Convention Centre, 1–2 October 2025, bringing together the brightest minds, boldest innovators, and most influential decision-makers to redefine how Africa moves.

From electric vehicles to clean public transport, charging infrastructure to smart cities, SMA Summit is more than a conference — it’s a movement to accelerate Africa’s leap into a low-carbon mobility future.

Africa at the Center of the Global Mobility Transition

Hosted by VUKA Group, SMA Summit is not just about discussing the future — it’s about building it. With game-changing projects, funding opportunities, CEO-level dialogues, Women in Mobility leadership forums, and groundbreaking product showcases, the Summit positions Africa as a pioneer in shaping inclusive, connected, and sustainable transport systems.

“Smarter Mobility Africa is where ideas turn into action, and action turns into transformation,” says Ben Pullen, Group Director of Mobility at VUKA. “From startups pitching breakthrough solutions to global CEOs committing investment, this Summit is a catalyst for Africa’s mobility revolution.”

What to Expect in 2025

Workshops & Training (30 September)

• Introduction to Green Transport by the University of Johannesburg
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Awareness with live demonstrations from ChrisnelSA

Main Event (1–2 October)

• Mobility Investment Pitches – 20+ startups showcase to investors
• Public Transport Transformation – fleet electrification, integrated planning & MaaS
• NEV & Infrastructure Hub – scaling charging networks, resilient grids & finance strategies
• Women in Mobility – empowering leadership, networking breakfasts, and panels
• Networking Function – the ultimate deal-making and connection-building evening
• CEO High-Level Dialogue – behind closed doors, Africa’s top leaders set the agenda for transport transformation

Voices that Matter

Global brands and African innovators alike will share the stage: Nissan, Huawei Digital Power, Spiro, Bolt, Uber, Siemens, Aramex, and many more.

Past participants rave about SMA’s power to deliver real connections:

• Huawei: “A fruitful event… a really positive experience and very pleased with the results.”
• Spiro: “The event was well organized… they just kept connecting us to the right people.”
• Nissan: “Driving EVs 2000 km from Cape Town was a major highlight.”

Why You Can’t Miss It

• Expo Pass – FREE: Gain access to the exhibition floor, live pitches, networking drinks, and more.
• Delegate Passes: Unlock exclusive conference sessions, high-level discussions, and VIP access.
• Workshops: Add-on training from just R4,500 (VAT exclusive).

Spaces are limited, and Africa’s mobility transformation won’t wait.