Global transport and logistics company DSV has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town in July. As a Silver sponsor of this year’s conference, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of supply chain industry body SAPICS, DSV is proud to reinforce its commitment to advancing supply chain excellence, innovation and skills development in Africa, the organisation says.

Commenting on DSV’s sponsorship of the 2026 SAPICS Conference, Anthony Diack, Managing Director of Contract Logistics at DSV in South Africa, said SAPICS, as the country’s premier supply chain conference, is especially important now when global supply chains are experiencing unprecedented disruption and rapid transformation, from geopolitical shifts and global trade uncertainty to rapid advances in technology and automation. “The SAPICS Conference is an important opportunity for industry players to reflect on market developments, benchmark solutions and share practical insights,” he said.

Artificial intelligence, automation and digitalisation are among the topics on the programme at the 2026 conference, alongside broader conversations around sustainability, collaboration, infrastructure efficiency and supply chain resilience. “DSV believes infrastructure performance is an urgent challenge facing South Africa and the African region, particularly port efficiency, rail reliability and trade corridor optimisation. These issues directly impact cost competitiveness and regional trade flows, and addressing them is fundamental to South Africa remaining a competitive trade gateway.”

Diack said it was important for business to balance resilience with cost competitiveness as they navigate ongoing global uncertainty, tariff shifts, cybersecurity risks and increasing supply chain digitisation. “As the SAPICS Conference brings together supply chain professionals, industry experts, thought leaders, business leaders, technology providers and policymakers from across Africa and beyond, it is the ideal place to explore challenges and share solutions.”

The 2026 SAPICS Conference takes place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. To find out more or to register to attend, visit https://conference.sapics.org/ or contact the SAPICS 2026 Secretariat by calling + 27 31 303 9852 or emailing kimera@confco.co.za.