The forum focused on emerging opportunities in smart mobility, urban transport, electrification, digital infrastructure and sustainable city development across the African continent. Participants exchanged experiences and explored possibilities for international cooperation in areas such as electric mobility, smart city technologies, intelligent transport systems and public transport modernisation.

For South Africa, the forum presents important opportunities to accelerate the development of modern transport infrastructure and support the country’s transition toward smarter and more sustainable urban mobility solutions. As South African cities continue to face increasing urbanisation, traffic congestion and infrastructure challenges, cooperation with international partners can help introduce advanced technologies, innovative engineering solutions and best practices in transport management.

South African stakeholders can particularly benefit from Czech expertise in public transport systems, rail technologies, smart traffic management, digital infrastructure and engineering innovation. The forum also creates opportunities for South African municipalities, transport authorities and private companies to establish partnerships with Czech technology providers and investors interested in participating in infrastructure and mobility projects across the country.

In addition, the event supports broader economic cooperation between the Czech Republic and South Africa by encouraging knowledge sharing, technology transfer and business networking. Such collaboration can contribute to improving urban efficiency, sustainability and connectivity while supporting economic growth and job creation within South Africa’s transport and infrastructure sectors.

The forum created valuable networking opportunities for Czech and African companies, institutions and policymakers seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and identify new business partnerships in the mobility and transport sectors. It also reinforced Prague’s role as an important platform for international dialogue on innovation, sustainability and the future of urban mobility.

Source: https://www.spcr.cz/africa-smart-mobility-forum-2026-v-praze

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