BONDAY - 22.02.2027
SHOW DAYS - 23/24.02.2027
SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Events Schedule
BONDAY - 22 FEB 2027
DAY ONE - 23 FEB 2027
DAY TWO - 24 FEB 2027
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | VENUE | ATTENDEES | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Feb-27 | Meetings Africa BONDay Educational Sessions | 09:00 - 15:00 (13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch) | Sandton Convention Centre - Venue tba | Open for registration to exhibitors, buyers, media and non-exhibiting visitors | The Meetings Africa Business Opportunity Networking Day is a carefully curated selection of educational sessions, informative current trends and topical issues being discussed with the business events industry in a meaningful way. The aim is to empower businesses with the latest in global business events developments and encourage robust conversations towards innovative solutions. |
| 22-Feb-27 | ICCA Meetings Africa Association Day | 11:00 - 15:00 (13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch) | Sandton Convention Centre - Venue tbc | By Invitation Only (Closed event: ICCA members and Hosted Association Buyers) | The International Congress and Convention Association Association Day is designed for ICCA Africa members as an educational seminar and to informally network with Association Buyers attending Meetings Africa. |
| 22-Feb-27 | ICCA Africa Chapter Meeting | 15:00 - 16:00 | Sandton Convention Centre - Venue tbc | By Invitation Only (Closed event: ICCA members and Hosted Association Buyers) | The International Congress and Convention Association Association Day is designed for ICCA Africa members as an educational seminar and to informally network with Association Buyers attending Meetings Africa. |
| 22-Feb-27 | TGCSA Speed Marketing | 15:00 - 16:30 | Sandton Convention Centre - Venue tbc | By Invitation Only - Buyers and Media | The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its annual Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events products to buyers and media. Exciting topics coming soon! |
| 22-Feb-27 | ICCA Meetings Africa Association Day Cocktail Reception | 17:00 - 18:00 | Sandton Convention Centre - Venue tbc | By Invitation Only (Closed event: ICCA members and Hosted Association Buyers) | ICCA Meetings Africa Association Day Cocktail function |
| 22-Feb-27 | Southern Sun Meetings Africa Buyer Networking Cocktail Event | 17:00 - 22:00 | Sandeck, Sandton Sun & Towers | By invitation only - Open to Hosted Buyers (TBA) | As a bid partner, Southern Sun Group welcomes buyers to the host city in collaboration with the Host Venue, the Sandton Convention Centre. |
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | VENUE | ATTENDEES | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Feb-27 | TGCSA Speed Marketing | 08:00 - 09:30 | Sandton Convention Centre - Venue tbc | By Invitation Only - Buyers and Media | The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its annual Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events products to buyers and media. Exciting topics coming soon! |
| 23-Feb-27 | Trade Floor Opening | 08:30 – 10:30 | Exhibition Level -2 - Venue tbc | Open to all attendees | The Official opening ceremony of Meetings Africa 2027. Guests are requested to be seated at 8.30am for 9am. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Minister of Tourism – Walk-about | 10:30 – 12:00 | Sandton Convention Centre – Exhibition Areas | Pre-selected exhibitors & Ministerial, Board and EXCO Entourage | The Minister of Tourism does the official walk-about of the Meetings Africa exhibition floor. Exhbitors have the opportunity to engage the stakeholder in an intimate way. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Exhibition Times | 10:00 – 17:00 | Sandton Convention Centre – Exhibition Areas | Open to all attendees | Vendors featuring local products for sale. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Sustainability Village | 10:00 – 17:00 | Sandton Convention Centre – Level -2 | Open to all attendees | The Sustainability Village is an iconic feature of Meetings Africa where delegates can support local arts and crafters to purchase authentic South African products. Operates during show times. |
| 23-Feb-27 | BOMA Talks - Session 1 | 11:00 – 11:30 | BOMA: Shaping Sustainability - Venue tbc | Open to all attendees | Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations betweeen delegates. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Media Talks - Session 1 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Media Centre, Café Nala, Mezzanine Level | Open to media | Robust media conversations addressing topics that are pertinent to our industry. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Media Talks - Session 2 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Media Centre, Café Nala, Mezzanine Level | Open to media | Robust media conversations addressing topics that are pertinent to our industry. |
| 23-Feb-27 | BOMA Talks - Session 2 | 15:00 – 15:30 | BOMA: Future Forward - Venue tbc | Open to all attendees | Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations betweeen delegates. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Media Talks - Session 3 | 15:30 - 16:30 | Media Centre, Café Nala, Mezzanine Level | Open to media | Robust media conversations addressing topics that are pertinent to our industry. |
| 23-Feb-27 | Meetings Africa Welcome Networking Event | 18:00 – 22:00 | Venue tbc | Open to all invited and RSVPed attendees | The Meetings Africa Welcome Networking Event seeks to immerse delegates in an authentic Johannesburg experience. |
| DATE | EVENT | TIME SLOT | VENUE | ATTENDEES | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Feb-27 | Meetings Africa Fun Run & Yoga | 05:30 – 08:30 | Venue tbc | By Registration | A Meetings Africa Community-Building Fun outdoor activity that attracts fitness fundis of every level. Join us for a great start to the day as we explore the sights and sounds of the host city. |
| 24-Feb-27 | Media Talks - Session 4 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Media Centre, Café Nala, Mezzanine Level | Open to media | Robust media conversations addressing topics that are pertinent to our industry. |
| 24-Feb-27 | Exhibition Times | 10:00 – 16:00 | Sandton Convention Centre – Exhibition Areas | Open to all attendees | Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors |
| 24-Feb-27 | Sustainability Village | 10:00 – 17:00 | Sandton Convention Centre | Open to all attendees | The Sustainability Village is an iconic feature of Meetings Africa where delegates can support local arts and crafters to purchase authentic South African products. Operates during show times. |
| 24-Feb-27 | BOMA Talks - Session 3 | 11:00 – 11:30 | BOMA: Shaping Sustainability - Venue tbc | Open to all attendees | Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations betweeen delegates. |
| 24-Feb-27 | Meetings Africa Inspiration & Green Stand Awards | 12:00 – 13:30 | Sandton Convention Centre – Media Centre, Café Nala | Open to all attendees | Meetings Africa awards its valued exhibitors for demonstrating excellence in the various awards categories. |
| 24-Feb-27 | Meetings Africa Closing Celebration | 16:00 - 17:00 | Exhibition 1 Foyer and Maude Street | Exiting Delegates | A celebratory culmination of Meetings Africa! Join the Meetings Africa team as we say thank you for a great show. See you next year! |
Meeting Africa 2027 Events Schedule, subject to change.