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The Objective of the Federation is to develop, in the spirit of African unity, direct relationship between its several member organizations on a basis of mutual understanding, so that their activities may be fostered and directed to the greater public good and, in particular. FAEO is the overall leader of the engineering profession in Africa and sets out to applying engineering for the benefit of mankind by serving humanity using the best practiced technology. We represent the engineering profession in Africa… Read more

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Eng. Refilwe Buthelezi, a Professional Engineer (PrEng), championing the Operational Technology function of Rand Water. She is a senior member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and a fellow of the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE). Refilwe serves on the Programme Steering Committee for the Infrastructure Technical Assistance Facility to Support Sustainable Development in South Africa. Refilwe is a Non-Executive Director for the South African National Road Agency (SANRAL) and Transnet Limited. She is also the first female President of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the President-Elect of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO). She was one of the founding Directors of the Pfuxani STEM Foundation, a non-profit organisation promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at schools through various programmes … .Read more

AFRICA ENGINEERING WEEK & CONFERENCE 2026

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE

Theme: Engineering Africa’s Inclusive, Innovative, and Sustainable Future

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AEW & AEC 2026

Conference Overview

The engineering and infrastructure sector continues to play a central role in shaping Africa’s economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability. Governments and institutions across the continent are increasingly prioritizing investment in infrastructure as a key driver of inclusive development and long-term resilience.

Africa Engineering Week & Conference 2026 builds on previous engagements that have explored innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure delivery, and now moves the conversation forward towards implementation, collaboration, and impact.

It is particularly timely that this edition is hosted in Dar es Salaam a rapidly growing regional hub for infrastructure development, trade, and investment offering a strategic platform for stakeholders to engage and shape Africa’s engineering future.

As a flagship gathering of the engineering community, the conference will bring together a diverse audience including governments, policymakers, engineers, contractors, financiers, academics, and development partners.

Over five days, participants will engage in high-level discussions, technical sessions, exhibitions, and networking platforms designed to promote knowledge exchange, capacity building, and strategic partnerships.