High-angle aerial view of a bridge

South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit

13 May, 2026 | Cape Town

Bringing together policymakers and global investors to explore South Africa’s infrastructure opportunity

South Africa is at an inflection point, with structural reform and large‑scale infrastructure investment creating a credible path to sustained growth. Improving macroeconomic stability, stronger public finances and renewed investor confidence are unlocking opportunities across energy, water, transport and digital infrastructure.

BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part for BlackRock convened policymakers, global investors and industry leaders to explore how infrastructure can drive jobs, productivity and long-term economic resilience, while improving service delivery and advancing equality.

Discussions highlighted the scale of opportunity, from energy market reform and logistics revitalisation to South Africa’s emergence as a regional digital hub, and the critical role of mobilising private capital alongside public investment to deliver at scale.

Featured speakers

His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa

His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa

President of South Africa
Bayo Ogunlesi

Bayo Ogunlesi

Chairman and CEO, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock
Patrick Dlamini

Patrick Dlamini

CEO, PIC
Khoabane Phoofolo

Khoabane Phoofolo

Head of Africa at BlackRock

Summit Agenda

Overview

Wednesday, May 13  
  Welcome
  Keynote address: President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa
  South Africa Infrastructure Agenda Highlights
  Mobilising Local and Global Capital to Scale Infrastructure
  Morning Refreshments and Networking
  Panel #1: Energy Infrastructure
  Panel #2: Transport, Ports and Rail
  Lunch and Networking
  Panel #3: Digital and Data Infrastructure
  Panel #4: Water Infrastructure
  Fireside chat: Closing Remarks
  Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

Exploring the opportunities presented by South Africa’s infrastructure

Relive key moments from the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit, from engaging panel discussions to valuable conversations and networking opportunities.