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Automechanika Johannesburg 2026
(27 October 2026
- 29 October 2026
)
Venue:
Gallagher Centre
Industry:
Automobile - Automotive Industry
Organizer:
Messe Frankfurt GmbH
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Update
Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 is already in the works, and the physical edition is confirmed for 27-29.10.2026. There’s keen interest among automotive leaders to return to a live format. Organisers expect a swift bounce back to regular numbers, which just goes to show how resilient and important trade fairs are for business growth.
Calling Card
Automechanika Johannesburg delivers all you need to know about advancements in automotive technology, creates great business opportunities and is a powerful information platform. The trade fair is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the beating heart for the automotive sector in the sub-Saharan region. Editions are held at the JHB Johannesburg Expo Centre every two years around June. Automechanika Johannesburg is the best possible business platform for exhibitors as they meet with top buyers from around the world. The format of the event is excellent for launching new products and hosting demonstrations. Exhibitors benefit from a robust networking platform as well as a series of seminars on all the finer points of the automotive industry today.
Business Potential
Automechanika Johannesburg might be newer in comparison to its Automechanika sister events, but that doesn’t mean it’s not on the same level. The trade fair has everything that a buyer might need in one place. The exhibition halls showcase and demonstrate everything from automotive parts, car wash, workshop, and service station equipment to IT products, car accessories, tuning, vehicle safety, assistance systems, lighting, accident repairs. Brands you might recognize include Everstar, MCV, Serco, Tata, UD Trucks, Volvo and Trysome Auto Electrical. You can easily say that Automechanika Johannesburg is home to the entire automotive community. Exhibitors are in prime position to establish contacts with retailers, franchises, car repair shops, service stations, car trading, public authorities, fleet management, car manufacturing, garage equipment and tools, dealerships and universities.
Did You Know?
The pandemic has pushed organisers to develop new digital offers to its community, and the best of these is the Let’s Talk Business platform. Available via a live stream, everyone can remotely join in on panel discussions led by key international players, associations, and supporters. The 2021 pilot run was successful and topics included digital retailing, the future role of dealerships and the evolution of the retail sector. We also have to cover the incredible side events that are taking place during Automechanika Johannesburg. You can see the best of the best skilled professionals sign up for the Tyre Changing Championship and the Body & Paint Championships. Additionally, there is a Skills Development Programme, whose goal is to help newcomers to the industry gain their footing and also learn about technological breakthroughs.
Your Hotel Rooms in Johannesburg
Hotel rooms for Automechanika Johannesburg are in high demand as every edition sees thousands come to Johannesburg, South Africa. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd is your guide to the most affordable hotel rates in the city. Every budget is welcome. Travelling with a few people? Coming to Johannesburg in a large group? We accommodate every group and deliver quality service. Find the right hotels close to the JHB Johannesburg Expo Centre within a business day. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd assists clients with transport from the airport to their hotel. Request our airport transport upon arrival and departure. Do you prefer to get around Johannesburg without relying on public transport? We have several cars ready to rent, waiting for you!
Past Iterations
Automechanika Johannesburg 2022
Automechanika Johannesburg 2022 marked the successful return of the event and of the automotive industry within South Africa. The event took place as a face-to-face trade fair at the JHB Johannesburg Expo Centre between 07.06.2022 and 10.06.2022. It received 191 exhibitors which presented their wares on an event space of more than 8 600m2. Additionally, the event attracted 5 488 trade visitors from 13 countries.
Automechanika Johannesburg 2023
The 2023 iteration of the event occurred as a live trade exposition between 05-07.09.2023 at the Johannesburg Expo Center. The iteration featured more than 400 exhibiting firms. This included brands such as Daimler Truck South Africa.
Automechanika Johannesburg 2024
The 2024 iteration of the event was a live trade expo between 19-21.11.2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Center. It featured more than 200 exhibiting firms from 15 nations.
Automechanika Johannesburg 2025
The 2025 iteration took place as a live trade expo in the Gallagher Convention Centre between 28-30.10.2025. It was attended by 360 exhibiting firms from 16 nations.
14,000+
international trade visitors
630
international companies
28
exhibiting countries
1500+
conference delegates
Our visitors for the event
Błażej Gunia
Marilu Della
Dear Tracy,
You are very good at follow ups 😊
We had a small issue on check in, however everything went well with the hotel and the reservation.
Marilu Della
Jørn-Gunnar Jacobsen
Hello,
Everything was OK with the hotel.
Tx
Mvh/ Best regards
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Iris Rahten Zupanc
It was very nice. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The food was great. The rooms were very clean. The hotel was nice. The town was nice. Everything was great. Thank you very much.
Eva Hedberg
Hello Michael
All went well at K&J earlier this month! Thank you for all your help!
Please send me the offers for accommodation next year.
Best
Eva
Tania Camilleri
Hello Ben,
Everything went well at Titanic Comfort Mitte during IFA Berlin 2023
Laura Chong
Mark,
Thank you for all your support. It has been a great pleasure working with you! Our team spent one week in Swissotel in Dusseldorf/Neuss for MEDICA 2015. Service, rooms, assistance really outstanding. Mark always response to our requests on time. Go fair will be the reference for coming exhibition.
Thank you
Mariya Kopisheva
Dear Tom, Thank you for all your support. It has been a great pleasure working with you! Will definitely be in touch for the upcoming events. Best regards, Mariya
Renato Freda
Dear Ellie,
all perfect.
For Anuga 2025 we would like the same hotel
Anuga 2023
Emma TRACZ
Dear Mark, Sorry to reply this late! I have just got back to Taiwan after this long business trip – the K was very successful and thank you for asking. I would love to take a while to give you mine, and my Teammates’ feedback about the accommodation. Overall impression: Very good value for money! Pros: 1. Great location – it took 2 minutes to walk to the metro station and then 20 more minutes on the train to get to the fair. 2. Lots of restaurants and shops around – very convenient! 3. Rooms were big and clean, and we had plenty of space for our suitcases. 4. Comfortable beds, central heating and big bathrooms. 5. We will definitely consider it for the next K! it fulfilled most of our requirements! Having said all that I know you would like to know about the cons. I do not try to attack you, as you don’t run the hotel, but for your reference and future customers you should be aware of the down side of the hotel; 1. There was no internet connection in the rooms – I think it was the biggest problem for us, as we had to receive emails and work in the lobby – the only place with the internet connection. You must know that the lobby was in a different building across the street! So this was not what I had in mind when ordering the rooms – Wi-Fi connection in the room is the most important thing when searching hotels for myself and my Team. The lobby was also a bar and a restaurant at the same time so it was inconvenient for us and other patrons to work there. The staff of the hotel did nothing upon my request to fix the connection in at least some of our rooms. 2. Great location – unfortunately it comes with a price – the area was busy and loud every night and for the whole night, the windows didn’t block all of the noise of breaking glass and drunken singing. As I said at the beginning it was good value for money, and we would still chose this one! Knowing it was loud and there was no internet would not stop us from ordering it, but it would give us heads up and chance to mentally prepare. I hope my feedback was helpful and you will communicate with the hotel the need for Wi-Fi.
Thank you! Best Regards, Emma TRACZ Regional Manager
Franck Zitarosa
Hi Michelle,
Hope you are well.
Everything went well with the Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam. Good localisation, very clean, great breakfast and Staff reactive.
We will probably rebook next year for the PLMA 2024.
Thank you very much once more for your help and service, the highest we can expet, like always..
Have a great day.
Best Regards
Franck Zitarosa
Carl Brière
Hello Tom,
Thank you very much for your email.
Tom is communicating very well and provides very good services.
We had a great experience at the hotel. It was comfortable and clean. Also, it was close to public transportation as we specified.
Thank you very much for the follow up.
All the best!
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