Events

Cape AgriTech Connect 2026 is a premier agriculture and technology networking event designed to bring together key stakeholders across the agricultural innovation ecosystem. The event will convene farmers, startups, researchers, corporates, and government stakeholders to collaborate and shape the future of agriculture in the Western Cape and beyond.

This platform provides an opportunity to explore new technologies, build partnerships, and identify innovation opportunities within the agriculture sector.

Event Details

Event: Cape AgriTech Connect 2026
Date: 16 April 2026
Time: 08:30 – 16:00
Venue: Noo

The South Africa Wine Summit 2026, convened by South Africa Wine, brings together leaders from across the wine value chain to unpack the powerful forces shaping the future of the industry under the theme Context Is King.

In an increasingly complex global environment, South African wine producers, exporters, marketers, and industry stakeholders must navigate shifting economic conditions, climate pressures, evolving consumer preferences, political dynamics, and changing global market access rules. This one-day summit creates a high-level platform to interpret these dynamics holistically from

The Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is billed as one of Africa’s biggest youth‑in‑agriculture gatherings, drawing nearly 2 000 young farmers, agro‑processors and industry leaders over two days of learning, networking and inspiration. The 2026 edition takes place from 9-10 April 2026 in Pretoria, Gauteng, and continues to position itself as a continental platform where the next generation of agri‑gamechangers connect, collaborate and shape the future of African agriculture.​

Early bird tickets are now available at R580 (discounted from R735) for a two day pass, offering significant savings for those

The SME Funding Summit 2026 is a full‑day, dedicated platform for South African entrepreneurs to understand, access and navigate funding opportunities more effectively. Hosted by SME South Africa on 11 June 2026 at The Empire Conference & Events Venue in Parktown, Johannesburg, the summit positions itself as a premier national gathering for SMEs looking to become funding‑ready and connect directly with funders and ecosystem experts.​

Purpose and focus

The summit is designed to address one of the biggest barriers to SME growth: access to appropriate finance and clarity on what funders actually

The IAAE Summit - Century City takes place on 19 June 2026, with registration starting at 08:00 and the summit running until 16:00. Entry is free, welcoming entrepreneurs and SMMEs from the Western Cape to a full day of practical business insights, compliance support, and networking.

As part of a nine-province series, this summit focuses on unpacking one critical building block of the Business Model Canvas, providing participants with expert-led, recorded masterclasses for ongoing learning. Attendees will have access to sessions with corporate procurement specialists, learning how to become

The IAAE Summit at Mbombela is scheduled for 22 May 2026, with registration opening at 08:00 and the programme running until 16:00. Entry is free, providing local entrepreneurs and SMMEs with direct access to advanced business strategies and market opportunities.

Part of a national series, this summit focuses on equipping attendees with practical knowledge centred around one of the critical building blocks of the Business Model Canvas. Participants will benefit from an expert-led, recorded masterclass designed for ongoing learning; plus, insights from corporate procurement leaders will unpack

The IAAE Summit - Kimberley, taking place on 24 April 2026 with registration starting at 08:00 and sessions running until 16:00, offers free entry to entrepreneurs and SMMEs seeking practical growth tools and market access. This summit forms part of a national series focused on unlocking business potential by guiding attendees through each building block of the Business Model Canvas.

Participants will benefit from expert-led, recorded masterclasses, insight from corporate procurement leaders on supplier and vendor readiness, and targeted compliance support from SARS, CIPC, and SEDFA. Practical

Overview of Food and Beverage West Africa (FAB West Africa)

Food and Beverage West Africa 2026 will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This trade show is designed to connect global food and beverage exporters with buyers and distributors from across West Africa, with an anticipated expansion to a new fifth hall. It is described as Africa's largest dedicated food and beverage trade event and focuses on products ranging from FMCG and ingredients to machinery and packaging. 

Event details

• Dates: June 9–11, 2026
• Location: Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
• Focus: To

The Tropics Summit & Countries Showcase is Africa's premier platform for policymakers, industry leaders, investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, academics, development finance institutions, sovereign wealth funds, startups, and the African economic diaspora. This gathering is designed for those aiming to drive sustainable investment, foster alliances, tap into new growth sectors, and champion Africa’s strategic role under South Africa’s G20 Presidency.​

Event Focus and Goals

The 9th annual Tropics Summit focuses on:

• Accelerating regional integration and intra-African trade.​
• Facilitating multilateral

Overview of the Africa Food Show

The Africa Food Show is scheduled for three days: Wednesday to Friday, 10 – 12 June 2026. The event runs daily from 10AM to 5PM.

The show is hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1).

Historically, the 2026 event follows a successful rebrand in 2025 from the previous event known as Africa’s Big 7.

Participants and Audience

The event is designed for trade and industry professionals. Admission is free for these professionals, but visitors under the age of 18 are not permitted.

The primary audience includes:

• Trade