Tanzania, May 21 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is set to host a major continental engineering conference expected to bring together more than 1,000 participants from across Africa and beyond to discuss innovation, infrastructure delivery and sustainable development.

The 12th African Engineering Conference will be held in Dar es Salaam from September 13 to 17, 2026 under the theme: "Building an Inclusive, Innovative and Sustainable Africa."

Organised by the Institution of Engineers Tanzania in collaboration with Unesco-affiliated engineering bodies, the event will mark the first time Tanzania hosts the continental gathering since its establishment in 2012.

Speaking on preparations yesterday, the President of the Institution of Engineers Ta...