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South Africa’s Top Trade Shows and Conferences

Trade shows and conferences in South Africa cover a wide range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, construction, mining, and more. South Africa is the most significant meeting hub where the world meet Africa’s entire industry leaders with a large number of international convention centres and expo venues across the country.

Some of the largest and most well-known trade fairs include the Mining Indaba (South Africa’s longest running exhibition in the mining industry), South Africa Energy Indaba, Meetings Africa, AfricaCom and the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX).

What to Expect

Exhibiting at a trade show or conference in South Africa can be a great way to promote your products or services, meet potential customers, and network with other businesses in your industry. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the business culture in South Africa can be different from what you’re used to, so it’s a good idea to do some research and prepare accordingly.

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Top 100 Trade Shows and Conferences in South Africa:

  1. AfricaCom – The largest technology and telecoms event in Africa 

  2. Enlit Africa – The premier energy & water conference and expo

  3. Automechanika Johannesburg – automotive aftermarket trade fair

  4. Cape Town International Boat Show – The largest boat show in Africa

  5. Africa Health – The biggest healthcare exhibition in Africa

  6. Corobrik Architectural Trade Show – The premier exhibition for architects 

  7. Durban International Film Festival – The largest film festival in Africa

  8. e-Show – The largest e-commerce and digital marketing event in Africa 

  9. FNB Joburg Art Fair – A platform for emerging and established artists in Africa 

  10. ITWeb Security Summit – A premier event for information security professionals 

  11. Johannesburg International Motor Show – South Africa automobile industry at it’s finest.

  12. Mining Indaba – The world’s premier forum for the mining industry 

  13. MyBroadband Conference – South Africa’s premier technology event 

  14. Nampo Harvest Day – The biggest agricultural show in Africa 

  15. Securex – The leading security trade show in Africa 

  16. SARCDA – The largest gift and homeware exhibition in Africa 

  17. South African Wine & Spirits Show – An event for wine and spirits connoisseurs 

  18. Southern Africa Automotive Week – The premier automotive industry event 

  19. Southern African International Trade Fair – An event for importers, exporters, and investors 

  20. Southern African Power Pool Conference – A premier power and energy conference 

  21. South African Institute of Electrical Engineers Conference – A leading electrical engineering conference 

  22. South African Retail Show – The premier retail trade show in Africa 

  23. South African Tourism Indaba – The largest travel trade event in Africa 

  24. South African Women in Technology Conference – A platform to empower women in tech

  25. TEDx Johannesburg – An independently organized TED event 

  26. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival – The largest jazz festival in Africa 

  27. The Mining Lekgotla – A platform for the mining sector in South Africa 

  28. The Southern African Launch Pad – A premier event for start-ups and entrepreneurs 

  29. Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal Conference – A showcase for investment opportunities 

  30. Africa Rail – The largest railway congress and expo in South Africa 

  31. Africa Energy Indaba – A platform for the energy sector in South Africa and the continent

  32. Africa Hotel Investment Forum – The leading event for hotel and tourism investment 

  33. Africa HVACR Expo – The leading HVACR industry event in South Africa 

  34. African Manufacturing Expo – The largest industrial technology expo in South Africa

  35. Africa Print Expo – The premier exhibition for the printing industry in South Africa

  36. Africa Property Investment Summit – A platform for property investment in Africa 

  37. African Agri Investment Indaba – A platform for agri-investment in South Africa 

  38. African Ports & Rail Evolution – The premier event for port and rail professionals 

  39. Africa Rail Infrastructure Summit – A platform for rail infrastructure in Africa 

  40. African Smart Cities Summit – A summit for building smart cities in Africa 

  41. Africa Trade & Investment Summit – A platform for trade and investment in Africa 

  42. Africa Upstream Oil & Gas Conference – An event for upstream oil and gas in Africa 

  43. African Utility Week & PowerGen Africa – The premier energy and water event in Africa 

  44. African Women in Technology Summit – A platform to empower women in tech 

  45. Automotive Manufacturing & Component Expo – A leading automotive industry event 

  46. Banking & Finance Africa Summit – A platform for banking and finance professionals 

  47. Business Leadership Africa Summit – A platform for business leaders in Africa 

  48. Cape Town Motor Show – The largest motor show in the Western Cape 

  49. Cape Town International Film Market & Festival – The largest Film Market and Festival in Africa 

  50. Design Indaba – An excpetional event for creative professionals in South Africa and beyond

  51. My Beauty Expo – South Africa Cosmetics, wedding dress and innovative products

  52. Durban International Film Festival – The largest film festival in Africa 

  53. Durban Motor Show – The largest motor show in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  54. Energy Efficiency Africa – Africa’s largest energy efficiency event

  55. Energy Forum for Africa – A platform for energy professionals in Africa 

  56. Food & Beverage Africa – The premier food and beverage event in Africa 

  57. Gauteng International Trade & Investment Conference – A platform for trade and investment in Gauteng 

  58. Gauteng Tourism Conference – An event for tourism professionals in Gauten

  59. Global African Investment Summit – A platform for investment in Africa 

  60. Global Entrepreneurship Summit – The premier entrepreneurship conference in Africa 

  61. Green Building & Retrofit Africa – The premier green building event in Africa 

  62. Green Economy Africa – A platform for green economy initiatives in Africa 

  63. Hotel Investment Conference Africa – An event for hotel and tourism investment in Africa 

  64. ICT Africa – The largest ICT event in Africa 

  65. International Wine & Spirits Fair – An event for wine and spirits connoisseurs 

  66. ITWeb Security Summit – A premier event for information security professionals 

  67. Johannesburg International Motor Show – The largest motor show in Africa 

  68. Light Africa – The premier lighting exhibition in Africa 

  69. Mining & Technical Exhibitions – The largest mining industry event in Africa 

  70. Motor Industry Conference – A summit for the automotive industry in Africa 

  71. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Africa – The premier pharmaceutical event in Africa

  72. Power & Electricity World Africa – The leading power and electricity event in Africa 

  73. Safety & Security Africa – The premier safety and security event in Africa 

  74. Southern Africa Automotive Week – The premier automotive industry event 

  75. Southern African Power Pool Conference – A premier power and energy conference 

  76. Southern African Tourism Services Association Trade Show – The leading travel trade event in Africa

  77. South African Women in Technology Conference – A platform to empower women in tech 

  78. Transport & Logistics Africa – The premier transport and logistics event in Africa 

  79. Water Week Africa – The premier water industry event in Africa 

  80. Winetech – The largest wine and spirits event in Africa 

  81. World Travel Market Africa – The leading travel and tourism event in Africa

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Venues in South Africa

Here’s a quick list of the leading exhibition venues in South Africa. Please read this article for more details on the venues, transport links and things to do when visting any of the upcoming trade shows.

  • Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Gallagher Convention Centre Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa

  • Johannesburg Expo Centre, South Africa

Our Final Thoughts

Exhibiting in South Africa is a great way to get your brand noticed and to build relationships with potential customers and partners. If you’re in the food and beverage industry or focused on expanding into South Africa marketing or travel, this country has it all.

If you’re looking to plan your next event or exhibition stand, please read this article to find out how much a sustainable exhibition stand costs and how to plan an exhibition stand.

With its vibrant culture, diverse economy and rich history, South Africa is an ideal place to connect with new markets and build relationships. Stay tuned for more travel tips and specialist invitation only event across the country.

Whether you are looking to attend an leading show with market leaders, a local conference with the highest level industry speakers or a specific industry event on the African continent, this country has a wide range of opportunities and you’ll never be short of shows in South Africa with unprecedented opportunity.

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