06 - 08 July 2027
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg

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06 - 08 July 2027

06 - 08 July 2027

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AFRICA AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FAIR 2027

AFRICA AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FAIR 2027

Africa’s industrial landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the accelerating adoption of automation, smart technologies, and digital innovation. Together, Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF), returning 06-08 July 2027 in a strengthening colocation with IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa, forming a unified platform designed to bring scientific analysis, environmental technologies, industrial-scale implementation and cutting-edge automation technologies into one integrated business environment.

AATF offers a comprehensive showcase of the technologies, solutions, and expertise driving transformation on the ground. Aligned in purpose and complementary in structure, the 3 events work together to advance Africa’s automation agenda —facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating the continent’s journey toward smarter, more competitive, and future-ready industries.


The 14th Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) will take place from 06-08 July 2027 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. With a 28-year legacy, AATF is recognised as Africa’s leading and most comprehensive automation technology platform, attracting visitors and international exhibitors from around the world. Featuring expanded product categories and new show innovations, AATF showcases cutting-edge developments and industry megatrends. Through strong partnerships with leading associations, the event supports Africa’s growth agenda and delivers a world-class showcase of automation excellence


Event organisers Messe Muenchen India and RX Africa have joined forces to bring to South Africa a powerhouse automation, laboratory technology and water, sewage, refuse, and recycling technology showcase in 2027. As Southern Africa’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, refuse, and recycling, IFAT Africa serves as a critical hub for environmental technologies across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. analytica Lab Africa is the region’s leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology, and RX’s Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) has a 28-year legacy as Africa’s leading and most comprehensive automation technology platform, attracting visitors and international exhibitors from around the world.