Planning Africa Conference 2026
As co-host, the South African Planning Institute (SAPI) is proud to present Planning Africa 2026—a significant gathering for the planning profession at a time of rapid change across the continent. This conference offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of planners in shaping cities and regions that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
Planning Africa 2026 brings together practitioners, policymakers, academics, and built environment professionals from across Africa and beyond. It creates a collaborative platform to exchange ideas, strengthen professional capacity, and explore innovative responses to urbanisation, socio-economic shifts, and environmental pressures.
With African cities undergoing profound transformation, the conference will engage critical themes such as long-term sustainability, social equity, and institutional resilience. It will also examine the growing influence of digital tools in planning—highlighting both their potential to enhance decision-making and the importance of ensuring they support inclusive, context-sensitive development.
We invite delegates from all sectors and regions to be part of this important dialogue. Your participation will contribute to advancing planning practice and shaping a future where Africa’s cities and regions are well-governed, adaptive, and prepared for the challenges ahead.