Innovation Festival 2026

10th Annual Innovation Festival 2026

Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Harnessing Technology, Collaboration, and Investment

Hosted by Innovate Durban, the Innovation Festival is a flagship convening of changemakers, leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovators committed to advancing inclusive and sustainable development across KwaZulu-Natal and the broader South African innovation ecosystem.

As we celebrate 10 years of impact, the 2026 theme calls us to innovate across systems — advancing People, Planet, Profit, Peace, and Partnership in a unified and strategic way.

Join us for bold conversations, catalytic connections, and practical insights shaping the future of innovation in our province and beyond.

For the full programme, speaker announcements, and updates, visit:

https://www.innovationfestival.durban/