2024 Futuroad and Automechanika to co-host conferences

Trade fair organiser Messe Frankfurt SA has announced that three industry events will be co-located with the Futuroad Expo and Automechanika 2024 trade shows taking place from November 19-21 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. 

These are the regional logistics and transport conference, Township Mechanics Summit and Awards and the E-Hailing Mobility Indaba. 

“By hosting these three industry events alongside Futuroad Expo, we’re creating a powerhouse of knowledge sharing, networking and business opportunities,” says Michael Dehn, MD of Messe Frankfurt SA.

The regional logistics and transport conference, hosted by the SA and Zimbabwe branches of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport under the theme “Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa’s Potential: Transforming Transport and Logistics for a Sustainable Future”, aims to address challenges such as the high cost of logistics in Africa, transport infrastructure and the regulatory landscapes across the continent. 

The Township Mechanics Summit and Awards aims to bridge the gap between informal township car service providers and the wider automotive aftermarket industry. The two-day gathering will feature interactive sessions focusing on access to finance, market opportunities, anticompetitive behaviour, skills development and access to accredited workshops. The awards ceremony will recognise excellence among township mechanics.

The E-Hailing Mobility Indaba organised by the SA Metered Taxi Association will focus on enabling e-hailing entrepreneurs to transition from owner-drivers to fleet owners, as well as other challenges such as rising operating costs and market saturation.

Technological innovations in telematics, electric vehicles and app-based operational management tools will also be showcased.

The Futuroad Expo attracts visitors from across the Sub-Saharan region and serves as a comprehensive business platform for the truck, bus and commercial vehicle sector.

Whereas Futuroad is about trucking and logistics, Automechanika Johannesburg 2024 is a trade show for the automotive aftermarket, including parts and components, electronics and systems, accessories and customising, tyres and batteries, car wash and care, and oils and lubricants, as well as diagnostics, repair and paint. 

To registration for the expo click here.