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Explore a, month-by-month guide to the most influential business events taking place in Cape Town.
Each listing includes a concise overview and the types of business professionals these high-impact gatherings attract investors and innovators to policy leaders and industry executives.
Events and dates are subject to change.
Cape Town kicks off the year with world-class events like Mining Indaba, the Africa Green Economy Summit, and Design Indaba. These attract global investors, government ministers, sustainability leaders, and creative industry professionals.
Te world’s largest mining investment conference, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Mining Indaba 2025 was the biggest in the event’s history, with over 10,500 delegates from 122 countries, including 1,450 mining executives, 1,400 government officials and 58 ministers.
Attendees: senior executives of mining companies, global investors, financiers, and government mining ministers – all convening to network and discuss mining policy and deals in Africa.
A high-profile summit focusing on sustainable development and green finance, hosted at the Century City Conference Centre.
The 2025 summit brought together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to drive Africa’s green economic transition.
Attendees: corporate executives in renewable energy and infrastructure, impact investors, government officials, and green tech entrepreneurs interested in clean energy and sustainable projects
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A world-renowned design and innovation conference held annually in Cape Town. Known as “the world’s leading design conference”.
Design Indaba celebrates creativity with talks, exhibitions, and performances. Many business delegates (including corporate brand leaders and product developers) attend to glean insights on design thinking and trend innovation.
Attendees: creative industry professionals (graphic, industrial and fashion designers, architects), innovation officers, marketing executives, and thought leaders in design and branding.
March focuses on sustainable power and transport, featuring Solar Power Africa and the EV International Conference. Business travellers include energy executives, clean-tech entrepreneurs, and automotive industry innovators.
A premier renewable energy conference and expo, co-located with the Africa Energy Indaba at the CTICC.
It gathers industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders from across the globe to showcase advances in solar energy and sustainable power solutions.
Attendees: renewable energy company executives, solar technology providers, project developers, policymakers and investors focused on Africa’s solar and clean energy sector.
An electric vehicles industry event held at the CTICC concurrently with the energy conferences.
This conference is described as a “landmark event in the electric vehicle industry,” bringing together global EV manufacturers, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the latest in e-mobility.
Attendees: automotive industry executives, electric vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, clean transport startups, fleet managers, and government transport officials interested in EV adoption and infrastructure.
Cape Town becomes the continent’s hub for luxury and business travel with ILTM Africa and WTM Africa. These events bring together global buyers, tour operators, tourism boards, and hospitality professionals.
An exclusive, invitation-only luxury travel trade show, held at the Norval Foundation in Cape Town. ILTM Africa is a high-end B2B event where global travel agents meet Africa’s most spectacular luxury travel experience providers.
Attendees: luxury travel buyers (e.g. upscale tour operators and travel advisors from around the world) and African luxury hospitality brands (safari lodges, five-star hotels, premium tour companies) looking to connect and do business in the luxury travel market.
Africa’s leading business-to-business tourism exhibition, hosted at the CTICC as part of Africa Travel Week.
Launched in 2014, WTM Africa now attracts over 6,000 travel industry professionals and is the continent’s premier B2B travel trade show.
Attendees: international and African tourism board officials, travel agency buyers, hotel and airline representatives, conference and event organizers (MICE sector), and travel media.
The event facilitates networking through hosted buyer programs, appointments, and networking functions, mirroring the format of WTM in London.
Enlit Africa leads the conversation on Africa’s energy future. Executives from utilities, renewable energy firms, and government agencies gather to explore investment and infrastructure solutions.
Formerly known as African Utility Week, Enlit Africa is a major power and utility conference at the CTICC. It is “where industry leaders converge to ignite conversations and spark innovations” in Africa’s energy sector.
The 2025 edition continued this tradition with an agenda focused on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as renewable energy integration.
Attendees: electric utility executives, power project developers, energy engineers, government energy regulators, and technology vendors in power generation and smart grid solutions.
This event is a key meeting point for professionals driving Africa’s energy infrastructure and policy.
June hosts the SAPICS Conference and Africa Energy Forum—major events drawing logistics leaders, procurement professionals, and international investors focused on Africa’s power infrastructure.
Africa’s premier supply chain management conference, marking its 47th annual edition in 2025. Held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, this event is known as “Africa’s premier event for supply chain professionals”.
Attendees: supply chain and logistics managers, procurement executives, operations and manufacturing professionals, and consultants from around the world.
Nearly 1,000 delegates gather to share best practices in supply chain innovation, with representation across industries (from manufacturing and retail to healthcare logistics).
Africa’s leading business-to-business tourism exhibition, hosted at the CTICC as part of Africa Travel Week.
Launched in 2014, WTM Africa now attracts over 6,000 travel industry professionals and is the continent’s premier B2B travel trade show.
Attendees: international and African tourism board officials, travel agency buyers, hotel and airline representatives, conference and event organizers (MICE sector), and travel media.
The event facilitates networking through hosted buyer programs, appointments, and networking functions, mirroring the format of WTM in London.
Seamless Africa and African Energy Week bring together fintech founders, digital banking leaders, energy ministers, and private sector executives to explore innovation and investment opportunities..
A global gathering of academics, professionals, and policymakers in the fields of finance and economics. ICFSE-25 offers a platform to share the latest research, explore economic strategies, and gain practical insights into financial innovation.
Attendees: Students, educators, research scholars, economists, financial analysts, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and policymakers in financial studies and economic development.
(Hybrid – In-person & Virtual options likely)
An oil, gas, and renewable energy industry summit organized by the African Energy Chamber, taking place in Cape Town. Billed as “Africa’s biggest gathering of energy policymakers, companies and investors”.
This week-long series of conferences and networking events aims to position Africa as a global energy player.
Attendees: oil & gas company executives (including international oil companies and African national oil companies), energy investors, African energy ministers and government delegations, and service providers in the petroleum and renewable sectors.
The event emphasizes African energy deals and policy discussions, and includes galas and award ceremonies that draw VIP business travelers in the energy field.
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Planning to attend a business event in Cape Town? This FAQ section covers everything corporate travellers need to know before arriving from visa requirements and accommodation tips to transport options and event registration.
Whether you're flying in for a global summit or a local conference, this guide helps ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
Most international visitors require a South African business visa or visitor visa. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 30 days after departure and has 2 blank pages.
Check the visa requirements on the South African Department of Home Affairs website.
You’ll need a valid passport, visa (if required), return flight tickets, hotel booking confirmation, event registration proof, and a letter of invitation if available.
South Africa does not currently require COVID-19 vaccination for entry. However, a yellow fever certificate is mandatory if you’re arriving from or transiting through a high-risk country.
Popular business-friendly hotels include:
The Westin Cape Town (near CTICC)
Cape Grace Hotel (V&A Waterfront)
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront
Century City Hotel (near Century City Conference Centre)
Book early during major events, as accommodation fills up quickly.
Use registered transport options such as hotel shuttles, Uber, or pre-booked executive transport services. Avoid informal taxis and always confirm addresses in advance.
Yes. Most major events require online pre-registration, and many offer early-bird pricing or limited-access passes for VIP networking. Check the event’s official website at least 2–3 months in advance.
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