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THE PINNACLE OF EXPERIENCES

The Festival of Eventing is Africa’s only event dedicated to event execution — built by African eventing experts, for African eventing professionals.

This is where the continent’s changemakers, planners, producers, and pioneers come together to sharpen skills, forge connections, and shape the future of events.

Our audience represents the vast array of roles and responsibilities that eventing involves — from veterans to those just starting out — and covers every aspect of event development, planning, incubation, management, production, and fulfillment. Whether you’re involved in organising, marketing, content creation, operations, HR, finance, or project and business management, there’s something here for everyone.

This Festival is more than just a conference — it’s a gathering for professionals who bring people together. It’s a call to action for changemakers, pioneers, and storytellers who are shaping the future of eventing across the continent. Over two inspiring days, we’ll explore the latest trends through showcasing African excellence, cutting-edge technology, innovative services, and best practices that enable us to think globally but act locally. The programme features an incredible, useful, and practical schedule, thoughtfully curated to deliver real value, along with an impressive technology and services showcase, and superb networking opportunities to connect and collaborate.

Festival of Eventing image Step into the future of African events

With over 999 delegates, 100+ suppliers, and 75+ expert speakers, the Festival of Eventing is your launchpad to learn, lead, and elevate your impact. Whether you work for a large corporate trade show organiser, a company that hosts or participates in events, a PR or marketing agency, a PCO, a freelancer, or an executive assistant managing company events — the Festival of Eventing is designed for YOU!

Join us to be part of Africa’s most comprehensive gathering dedicated to advancing every facet of Africa’s eventing industry.

KEY THEMES

Our programme is built around immersive Signature Circles and bold conversations designed to inspire action and spark collaboration.

Key themes include:
  • Celebrating excellence and redefining innovation in eventing
  • Inclusive design and immersive event experiences
  • The economic and social impact of the MICE industry
  • Diversity, wellness, and women in leadership
  • Sustainability and futureproofing event strategies
  • Event tech, AI, and phygital experiences
  • Experiential marketing and commercial growth
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MEET OUR VISIONARY SPEAKERS

Festival of Eventing Keynote speaker Lorne Sulcas

Lorne Sulcas 
International Speaker and Game Changer
(The Big Cat Guy)
South Africa

Festival of Eventing Keynote speaker Nicky Verd

Nicky Verd
Digital Futurist
South Africa

Iain Morrison
Co-Founder & CEO
The Imagination Collaborative
Australia

Adam Parry
Co-Founder & Editor
Event Industry News
United Kingdom

Yinka Olaito
Executive Director
Centre for Disability
and Inclusion Africa
Nigeria

Dolly Nqonji
Former VP: Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Massmart)
Managing Director
Lunniko Consulting Group
South Africa

Festival of Eventing speaker Kevan Jones

Kevan Jones
Executive Director: SACIA
and Chair:
SABS Technical Committee 
South Africa

Festival of Eventing speaker Mic Mann

Mic Mann
Co-Founder
Mann Made Media, Africa’s First Metaverse 
South Africa

Shayne Mann
Co-Founder
Mann Made
South Africa

Lebo Madiba
Business Influencer & MD
PR Powerhouse
South Africa

Ryan Wallace
MD & Co-Founder
We are Africa Do Not Disturb 
South Africa

Bradley Howland
CEO | Alkemi Collective & President | Public Relations Institute of  Southern Africa (PRISA) 
South Africa

WHERE IDEAS IGNITE, LEADERS RISE, AND THE FUTURE OF EVENTS TAKES CENTRE STAGE.

WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Sunrise mixers and soulful conversations
  • Immersive masterclasses and “wow” moments
  • Bold voices, global stories, and visionary women leading change
  • Festival feasts, expo demos, and live activations
  • A vibrant space where community, culture, and creativity collide
Women in Industry
Young Professionals
Leadership
Elite Leaders Xperience
Sustainability
Innovation
Diversity
Experiental Design

The Five Signature Circles

  1. The People CircleLeadership, Wellness & Equity
    Exploring inclusive leadership, people-first management, mental health, and championing women and diverse voices in eventing.
  2. The Tech & Innovation Circle: Latest Event Tech Tools
    Where digital meets physical. From AI-powered planning to  event software that changes the game, this is where next-gen tech and smarter experiences meet.
  3. The Experiential Marketing Circle: ROI, Storytelling & Brand Love
    Dive into immersive storytelling, sponsorship ROI, and sales secrets for 2025 – turning touchpoints into transformation – and brands into experiences.
  4. The Sustainability Circle: Eco-Friendly Practices & Futureproofing
    Designing for impact with purpose. Explore local sourcing, green logistics, and strategies to ensure your event thrives across future cycles – socially, economically, and ecologically.
  5. The Operations Circle: The A–Z of Event Planning – Precision, Protocol & Personalisation
    Explore seamless execution, vendor management, personalisation, and scalable systems that drive flawless delivery.

Why You Can’t Miss the Festival of Eventing

  1. Level Up Your Event Game
    From strategy to execution, get practical insights from Africa’s top event leaders, creative visionaries, and global experts. Whether you’re scaling up or starting out, this is where event excellence begins.

  2. Master the Latest Trends & Tech
    Immerse yourself in future-focused sessions on AI, phygital experiences, immersive design, and sustainability. Get hands-on with tools and ideas you can implement immediately.

  3. Expand Your Network
    Meet with your peers shaping the future of eventing across Africa and beyond — from venue directors to creative agencies, suppliers to brand marketers. It’s not just networking, it’s connecting with purpose.

  4. Get Inspired by the Best
    Learn from keynote speakers who’ve worked with global icons, built metaverses, and driven innovation in some of the world’s biggest event brands. Big ideas. Real stories. Actionable takeaways.

  5. Access Curated Content That Matters
    Dive into our five Signature Circles – from leadership and wellness to tech, marketing, sustainability and operations – and walk away with fresh strategies tailored to your role, your goals, and your growth.

JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE AT THE FESTIVAL OF EVENTING

COLLABORATION PARTNERS

The Festival of Eventing is proud to collaborate with a wide network of esteemed partners who share our vision and commitment to industry excellence.

Host City
Venue
Festival of Eventing partner Century City Conference Centre
Technology
Event Options on Festival of Eventing
Technology
Festival o fEventing partner Mann Made
Infrastructure
Matchmaking
Festival of Eventing Networking partner Business Matchmaking Espresso
Printing
Production X on Festival of Eventing
Health & Safety
Sustainable Circle
Speakers
Motivational & Performance
Innovative Speaker
Xanita on Festival of Eventing
Festival of Eventing partner Unique Speakers Bureau
Festival of Eventing keynote partner Lore Sulcas
Festival of Eventing innovation speaker Nicky Verd
Strategic
Blueberry Concepts on Festival of Eventing
Pxl Studio on Festival of Eventing
Festival of Eventing partner Serengeti Global Partners
Strategic
Strategic
Official Entertainment
Luncheon
Denim Elevation on Festival of Eventing
Festival of Eventing partner Elegant Experience
Festival of Eventing Luncheon partner Old Mutual
Execution & Exhibition
Festival of Eventing Partner 1Up
Festival of Eventing partner Barmotion
Festival of Eventing partner Brand Avatar
Festival of Eventing Partner Kampfire
Festival of Eventing Partner Inspire Rentals
Festival of Eventing partner Canal Walk
Festival of Eventing partner Event Bookr
Associations
Festival of Eventing Association Partner AAXO
Festival of Eventing Association Partner SACIA
Festival of Eventing partner EXSA
Official Media
Cape Business News on Festival of Eventing
Creative Impact
Festival of Eventing partner Swade
Inclusive Voice
Media
Festival of Eventing media partner 4mal media management
Festival of Eventing media partner The Planner Guru
Festival of Eventing media partner The Incentive Planner
Festival of Eventing media partner The Exhibition Planner
Festival of Eventing media partner Meetings
Festival of Eventing WIM media partner
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WHERE INNOVATION MEETS: CONFERENCE VENUE

Experience Excellence: Join Us at the Pinnacle of Experience at Century City Conference Centre!

Voted as Africa’s most sustainable venue in 2019, Century City Conference Centre is the only conference centre in Cape Town that has been developed as part of a mixed-use development with the award of a 4-Star Green Star Certification by the Green Building Council of South Africa.

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