Johannesburg, 10 November, 2026 – The third annual Aerospace Indaba 2026 will bring together senior decision-makers from the aerospace, defence and general aviation sectors on 18 November, 2026, at the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) International Indaba Conference Centre in Johannesburg.

The Aerospace Indaba will be hosted by the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD), with the event aiming to strengthen dialogue between the South African Air Force (SAAF), government, industry and academia – with a particular focus on operational requirements, industry growth and opportunities for collaboration.

A key feature of the Indaba will be a briefing by the SAAF on its operational needs and rejuvenation goals, whereby delegates will gain direct insight into the Air Force’s priorities, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.

The discussion will help businesses, innovators and other stakeholders better understand where their capabilities and expertise could contribute.

Additionally, the conference will examine the growth potential of South Africa’s general aviation industry, recognising the role of cooperation and innovation in strengthening the country’s wider aerospace sector.

Industry participants will explore emerging solutions, exchange perspectives and identify areas in which partnerships could support future development.

Discussions will examine how new technologies and industry-led solutions are responding to aviation needs, while exploring ways to strengthen relationships between researchers, policymakers, established businesses and emerging innovators across the sector.

More than 200 senior delegates are expected to attend, including SAAF leadership, executives, policymakers and industry specialists. The gathering offers a platform for direct engagement across sectors that need to work together to turn technical ideas and strategic priorities into achievable outcomes.

The Aerospace Indaba aims to encourage substantive discussion around the relationship between military requirements and the broader aviation economy. By bringing public and private sector stakeholders into the same forum, it seeks to build greater understanding of shared challenges, support business connections and open conversations about investment, skills and innovation.

For companies operating in aerospace, defence technology, aviation services and related fields, the event presents an opportunity to hear first-hand from key stakeholders, contribute to industry dialogue and identify potential avenues for future cooperation.

The Indaba will run from 09:00 to 17:00. Registration costs R3 250 per delegate, excluding VAT. Seats are limited.

For bookings and further information, contact Devon at devon@creativespacemedia.co.za or call 011 467 3341.