
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.

Top 100 Trade Shows and Conferences in South Africa:
AfricaCom – The largest technology and telecoms event in Africa
Enlit Africa – The premier energy & water conference and expo
Automechanika Johannesburg – automotive aftermarket trade fair
Cape Town International Boat Show – The largest boat show in Africa
Africa Health – The biggest healthcare exhibition in Africa
Corobrik Architectural Trade Show – The premier exhibition for architects
Durban International Film Festival – The largest film festival in Africa
e-Show – The largest e-commerce and digital marketing event in Africa
FNB Joburg Art Fair – A platform for emerging and established artists in Africa
ITWeb Security Summit – A premier event for information security professionals
Johannesburg International Motor Show – South Africa automobile industry at it’s finest.
Mining Indaba – The world’s premier forum for the mining industry
MyBroadband Conference – South Africa’s premier technology event
Nampo Harvest Day – The biggest agricultural show in Africa
Securex – The leading security trade show in Africa
SARCDA – The largest gift and homeware exhibition in Africa
South African Wine & Spirits Show – An event for wine and spirits connoisseurs
Southern Africa Automotive Week – The premier automotive industry event
Southern African International Trade Fair – An event for importers, exporters, and investors
Southern African Power Pool Conference – A premier power and energy conference
South African Institute of Electrical Engineers Conference – A leading electrical engineering conference
South African Retail Show – The premier retail trade show in Africa
South African Tourism Indaba – The largest travel trade event in Africa
South African Women in Technology Conference – A platform to empower women in tech
TEDx Johannesburg – An independently organized TED event
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival – The largest jazz festival in Africa
The Mining Lekgotla – A platform for the mining sector in South Africa
The Southern African Launch Pad – A premier event for start-ups and entrepreneurs
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal Conference – A showcase for investment opportunities
Africa Rail – The largest railway congress and expo in South Africa
Africa Energy Indaba – A platform for the energy sector in South Africa and the continent
Africa Hotel Investment Forum – The leading event for hotel and tourism investment
Africa HVACR Expo – The leading HVACR industry event in South Africa
African Manufacturing Expo – The largest industrial technology expo in South Africa
Africa Print Expo – The premier exhibition for the printing industry in South Africa
Africa Property Investment Summit – A platform for property investment in Africa
African Agri Investment Indaba – A platform for agri-investment in South Africa
African Ports & Rail Evolution – The premier event for port and rail professionals
Africa Rail Infrastructure Summit – A platform for rail infrastructure in Africa
African Smart Cities Summit – A summit for building smart cities in Africa
Africa Trade & Investment Summit – A platform for trade and investment in Africa
Africa Upstream Oil & Gas Conference – An event for upstream oil and gas in Africa
African Utility Week & PowerGen Africa – The premier energy and water event in Africa
African Women in Technology Summit – A platform to empower women in tech
Automotive Manufacturing & Component Expo – A leading automotive industry event
Banking & Finance Africa Summit – A platform for banking and finance professionals
Business Leadership Africa Summit – A platform for business leaders in Africa
Cape Town Motor Show – The largest motor show in the Western Cape
Cape Town International Film Market & Festival – The largest Film Market and Festival in Africa
Design Indaba – An excpetional event for creative professionals in South Africa and beyond
My Beauty Expo – South Africa Cosmetics, wedding dress and innovative products
Durban International Film Festival – The largest film festival in Africa
Durban Motor Show – The largest motor show in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Energy Efficiency Africa – Africa’s largest energy efficiency event
Energy Forum for Africa – A platform for energy professionals in Africa
Food & Beverage Africa – The premier food and beverage event in Africa
Gauteng International Trade & Investment Conference – A platform for trade and investment in Gauteng
Gauteng Tourism Conference – An event for tourism professionals in Gauten
Global African Investment Summit – A platform for investment in Africa
Global Entrepreneurship Summit – The premier entrepreneurship conference in Africa
Green Building & Retrofit Africa – The premier green building event in Africa
Green Economy Africa – A platform for green economy initiatives in Africa
Hotel Investment Conference Africa – An event for hotel and tourism investment in Africa
ICT Africa – The largest ICT event in Africa
International Wine & Spirits Fair – An event for wine and spirits connoisseurs
ITWeb Security Summit – A premier event for information security professionals
Johannesburg International Motor Show – The largest motor show in Africa
Light Africa – The premier lighting exhibition in Africa
Mining & Technical Exhibitions – The largest mining industry event in Africa
Motor Industry Conference – A summit for the automotive industry in Africa
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Africa – The premier pharmaceutical event in Africa
Power & Electricity World Africa – The leading power and electricity event in Africa
Safety & Security Africa – The premier safety and security event in Africa
Southern Africa Automotive Week – The premier automotive industry event
Southern African Power Pool Conference – A premier power and energy conference
Southern African Tourism Services Association Trade Show – The leading travel trade event in Africa
South African Women in Technology Conference – A platform to empower women in tech
Transport & Logistics Africa – The premier transport and logistics event in Africa
Water Week Africa – The premier water industry event in Africa
Winetech – The largest wine and spirits event in Africa
World Travel Market Africa – The leading travel and tourism event in Africa
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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