URBAN MOBILITY SUMMIT

From policy to streets

Delivering Climate-Conscious, Inclusive Mobility

6-7 MAY 2027|JOHANNESBURG

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what to expect

What To Expect

Expect strategic dialogue on urban mobility, practical case studies, and investment-focused discussions, with curated city immersions that advance implementation. The Summit delivers actionable insights, replicable solutions, and tangible outcomes for sustainable, efficient, and future-ready urban mobility systems.
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Audience

The Summit gathers policymakers, municipalities, urban practitioners, investors, mobility and technology providers, academia, and civil society – collaborating, sharing insights, and actively engaging in meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange that shape sustainable, efficient, and future-ready urban mobility systems.
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Summit Format

A two-day programme progressing from strategic dialogue to practical implementation, featuring thematic deep dives, city immersions, solution showcases, networking, and an exclusive Gala Dinner – offering delegates opportunities to explore innovations, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration.


Aligning the people, ideas, and solutions that move African cities forward...

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FROM POLICY TO STREETS

CLIMATE SMART MOBILITY
Advancing low-emission transport systems, electrification, and climate-resilient mobility solutions that support sustainable, resilient, and future-ready urban growth. This focus area explores innovative technologies, policy frameworks, and financing models that reduce environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and strengthen cities’ capacity to adapt to climate challenges.

INCLUSIVE MOBILITY SYSTEMS
Designing transport systems that enhance access, affordability, and safety, ensuring all residents and communities can move freely and participate fully in city life. This focus area examines policy, technology, and operational solutions that promote equitable mobility, foster social inclusion, and support sustainable, resilient, and future-ready urban environments for communities.

INTEGRATED URBAN PLANNING
Aligning land use, transport planning, and spatial development requires coordinated frameworks and cross-sector collaboration. This focus area explores how cities can integrate planning approaches and decision-making, while strengthening enabling frameworks and linking long-term investment and resources to urban systems – driving connected, efficient, and liveable urban environments.

INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Delivering urban mobility at scale requires coordinated capital, bankable projects, and strong public-private alignment. This focus area explores how cities can unlock funding through innovative financing models and strategic partnerships, while strengthening policy frameworks and aligning investment with integrated urban systems – driving resilient, sustainable, future-ready mobility networks.

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