About the Conference
For six decades, SAPICS has been at the heart of supply chain management in South Africa, a catalyst for learning, a platform for connection, and a community driving positive change.
In 2026, as SAPICS celebrate 60 years of impact, you are invited to a milestone gathering that honours its legacy and ignites the leadership that will define the next era of supply chain excellence in Africa.
The theme “Legacy to Leadership: 60 Years of Connection, Collaboration & Transformation” reflects more than a milestone; it is a call to action. It is a reminder that leadership is not a title, but a legacy in motion that is built through shared knowledge, resilient partnerships, and the courage to transform.
Over the years, SAPICS has connected generations of supply chain thinkers, doers, innovators and change-makers. Today, those same connections are shaping a future that demands sustainability, inclusivity, and adaptability. The 48th conference will explore how supply chains can lead responsibly — balancing purpose and performance, technology and humanity, efficiency and equity.
From seasoned leaders to the next wave of emerging voices, SAPICS 2026 will celebrate the people and ideas that move supply chains forward. It will challenge us to think beyond silos, to collaborate across industries and borders, and to reimagine what leadership looks like in a world that never stops evolving.
Attend the SAPICS conference, as it marks 60 years of connection, collaboration, and transformation — and chart a bold path from legacy to leadership in South Africa and across our African community.
Message from the SAPICS President
“As SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary, we stand at a remarkable crossroads where we reflect on a legacy built through connection, collaboration, and transformation, while looking ahead to a future led by bold, values-driven leadership.
Our 48th Annual Conference, themed “Legacy to Leadership: 60 Years of Connection, Collaboration & Transformation,” is not only a celebration of where SAPICS has come from, but an invitation to shape where it is going. For six decades, SAPICS has been the home of supply chain professionals and practitioners in South Africa and across the continent – a community that learns together, grows together, and leads together.
Join us in 2026 as we honour the pioneers who built our foundation and empower the next generation of leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in supply chain management. This milestone conference promises inspiring speakers, invaluable networking, and fresh ideas to take your professional journey, and our shared industry, forward.
Let’s celebrate 60 years of SAPICS excellence together. I look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable event!”
Thato Moloi
Committee
