The Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference (PADC) returns to the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on 23-24 June, showcasing the latest in infrastructure, new technologies, expertise and ideas shaping the future of Africa’s data centre and digital infrastructure markets.
Combining a multi-streamed paid for Conference together with a free to attend Exhibition, this is your opportunity to see the latest products, services, technologies and innovations needed to design, build, manage and operate data centres and critical environments.
The PADC 2026 Conference is set to be the strongest one yet. Combining formal presentations, end-user case studies, moderated panel sessions and fireside chats delivered by local and international industry leaders and experts. This is your opportunity to listen, learn, network and engage with those shaping the Sub-Saharan data centre market.
To view the latest Programme and register as a Delegate Click Here
Major Announcement
The African Data Centres Association (ADCA) has kindly Sponsored the Conference Sessions in the morning of 24 June making them Free to Attend for all
The ADCA want to reach as wide an audience as possible. To fulfil their objective, they have sponsored the morning sessions from 9.00 – 11.40, which means Delegates and Visitors can access the 3 sessions below Free of Charge.
9:00 Fireside chat: Let’s talk reality – insights and considerations for the African data centres market
Moderator: Mark Acton, Director, Acton Consulting
Panellists:
- Snehar Shah, CEO, IX Africa
- Dan Kwach, CEO Holding, STELLARIX
09:40 Presentation: From training to hiring: a smarter talent pipeline for data centres
Presenters:
- Nikki Maritz, CEO, IBTC Data Centre Academy
- Lee Perrin, MD, Board Member, ADCA
- Niezaam Hare, Business Development Associate Director, Data Centre Elite
10:40 Panel Session: Co-creating Africa’s data centre workforce – a case study
Moderator: Nikki Maritz, CEO, IBTC Data Centre Academy
Panellists:
- Lee Perrin, Board Member, ADCA
- Niezaam Hare, Business Development Associate Director, Data Centre Elite
- Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead, Schneider Electric
- Mary Kariuki, Marketing Director for Digital Infrastructure, ADCA
11:40 – ADCA Sponsored Conference Content closes
Please note that the rest of the conference content, held on the 23 & 24 June is only available to paid Delegates.
Exhibition Only Visitors
Should you only wish to visit the exhibition and network with those companies who are proactively seeking to showcase the latest in products and services, you may do, it’s complementary.
Exhibition Only Visitors can register online – Click here to register as a Visitor
Beyond the Conference
PADC also provides additional opportunities to network, forge business relationships and continue the conversation. The free to attend Networking Drinks Reception held in the Exhibition Hall at the end of Day One (23 June) offers a relaxed setting in which you can meet industry peers, speakers, and exhibitors.
Following this, attendees can book their place at the PADC Gala Dinner. This event consists of a three-course meal, ½ a bottle of wine per person, or equivalent, and concludes with Jonty Rhodes, former South African cricketer, sharing humorous stories of life on tour.
Click here for details of the Gala Dinner and Registration & Payment
PADC is proudly supported by the Africa Data Centre Association, the Uptime Institute, SACCI, Women in Sustainable STEM Africa (WiSSA) and Rising Advisory Africa.
Commercial sponsors include Master Power Technologies (Platinum Sponsor) and Eaton (Gold Sponsor).
Full details the Pan African DataCentres Event can be found by visiting the events website www.datacentres-africa.com or by contacting the DataCentres Team either by email datacentres@stepex.com, Tel: +44 (0) 1892 570513 or via WhatsApp +44 7882 246950 and ask for Hugh.
