Conference venues South Africa

South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa. And with a stable government, favourable exchange rate, excellent infrastructure and fantastic natural and human resources, the country is an excellent choice for your next conference or symposium.

Our facilities are world-class, ranging from intimate bush hideaways to large-scale, hi-tech exhibition and convention centres. Take your pick from a selection of over 100 of the country's top venues, arranged by province (with special treatment for Johannesburg and Cape Town):

Johannesburg hosted Africa's biggest conference to date, the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development. An estimated 40 000 delegates, including about 190 heads of state, were spread across three of the city's premier venues: the Sandton Convention Centre, which boasts the most advanced conferencing and exhibition technologies available; the Expo Centre, the largest convention facility on the continent; and the Wanderers Stadium.

The International Convention Centre in Durban is one of the largest in the country. Along with its adjacent Durban Exhibition Centre, it can handle conferences of up to 15 000 delegates. This venue hosts the annual Indaba travel trade show, which showcases southern Africa's best tourism destinations and products. In 2001, it was the venue for the United Nations' World Conference Against Racism.

Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg has a capacity of 5 000, and the MTN Sundome - also in Johannesburg - and Durban Exhibition Centre can host large trade shows.

The Cape Town International Convention Centre is able to cater for conventions of up to 10 000 delegates. Operators catering specifically to the corporate market are able to organise small conferences, team building experiences, incentives and executive breakaways.

You'll also find, with our fantastic game, cultural, scenic and adventure opportunities, that delegates will welcome an opportunity to visit, so your events will be well attended.

The South African Association for the Conference Industry can help you organise anything from a small, intimate meeting to an international congress.

Article last updated: September 2007

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