- First One Young World Summit for Toyota.
- Five young professionals selected as delegates.
- Summit runs in Cape Town.
- Event dates are 3-6 November 2026.
- Delegates to share learnings with colleagues afterwards.
For the first time, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) will take part in the One Young World Summit, held in Cape Town from 3 to 6 November 2026. The company’s five young professionals attending the event were chosen from across the business.
What the One Young World Summit covers
The summit gathers young leaders, innovators and changemakers from around the world to discuss issues facing society. Sessions deal with sustainability, education, innovation, economic development and social impact.
Over the four days, the Toyota group will join peers from other countries to exchange ideas, build networks and gain insights aimed at a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future.
Why Toyota South Africa Motors is taking part
According to the company, its participation is part of a commitment to investing in people, nurturing future leaders and empowering young professionals. Suben Moodley, Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at TSAM, said: “At Toyota, we believe that developing people is fundamental to building a better future.” He added that the company would support the delegates as they represent it and engage with young leaders from around the world.
The move ties in with Toyota’s long-standing philosophy of developing people and creating value beyond mobility. By exposing emerging talent to global perspectives and different leadership experiences, TSAM aims to foster innovation, strengthen leadership capability and encourage fresh thinking inside the organisation.
Sharing summit lessons at Toyota
Once the event ends, the five will pass on key learnings and insights to colleagues and leadership teams. The intention is to turn global conversations into local action and impact.
Toyota describes itself as one of the country’s leading mobility companies and says it remains committed to empowering people, supporting communities and contributing to South Africa’s long-term development through initiatives that promote learning, leadership and sustainable progress. The summit takes place in Cape Town from 3-6 November 2026.
Supplied by MotorPress (Riaan Esterhuysen, Senior Manager: PR & Corporate Communication, Toyota South Africa)
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