Cape Town and the Western Cape is where business meets inspiration. Set within the extraordinary Cape Floral Kingdom and framed by iconic landscapes and historic winelands, the region offers a seamless blend of world-class infrastructure, leading institutions and unforgettable experiences.
From award-winning wine estates and a renowned culinary capital to diverse adventure and cultural offerings, every moment here adds value beyond the meeting room.
With its rich cultural diversity, creative energy, and proven track record in hosting world-class events, Cape Town and the Western Cape stand proudly as Africa’s leading business events destination and home to the continent’s number one convention destination
#1 Convention Destination in Africa
International Congress and Convention Association 2014 - 2024
Africa's Leading City Destination
World Travel Awards 2020-2024Top reasons to meet in Cape Town and the Western Cape
Modern infrastructure
Cape Town and the Western Cape offer diverse venues, quality accommodation, advanced technology, and experienced service providers. These elements ensure seamless delivery of all MICE activities
Ease of access
Conveniently located just 20 km (12 miles) from Cape Town’s CBD, the Cape Town International airport ensures quick access to venues and hotels. It connects major cities across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with George and Plettenberg Bay airports supporting regional access.
Global appeal
Cape Town and the Western Cape is consistently ranked among the world’s top business events destinations, with a proven track record in hosting international MICE activities. Its cultural diversity, unique experiences, and strong business events ecosystem attract planners worldwide.
Centre of learning
Cape Town and the Western Cape is home to leading institutions UCT, SU, UWC, and CPUT within South Africa’s globally recognised higher education landscape. Combined with innovation hubs, it supports partnerships, expert speakers, sector-aligned conferences, and knowledge exchange.
Cosmopolitan city
The region blends international influences with rich African, Asian, and European traditions. Its cultural diversity, reflected in dining, arts, and lifestyle experiences, enriches business events with fresh ideas, cross-cultural insights, and meaningful connections.
Value for money
Cape Town and the Western Cape offer exceptional value, combining world-class venues, accommodation, and services at competitive rates. High-quality events, cultural, and culinary experiences ensure excellent returns, making the destination both affordable and outstanding.
Business hub
Cape Town and the Western Cape is a leading African business hub, with a thriving corporate and entrepreneurial ecosystem, world-class infrastructure, and a culture of innovation. Its excellence and dynamic environment make it ideal for conferences, meetings, and business growth opportunities.
Safe and secure
The destination prioritises safety and security, offering well-managed venues, professional event services, and secure accommodation. Collaboration between authorities and private partners ensures safe travel and events, providing organisers and delegates with confidence and peace of mind.
Professional support services
Cape Town and the Western Cape have a strong business events ecosystem, where venues, suppliers, and partners collaborate seamlessly. With advanced technology, skilled teams, and Convention Bureau guidance, organisers deliver high-quality conferences, meetings, and incentives efficiently.
Garden Route and Klein Karoo
The Garden Route and Klein Karoo are overlapping tourism regions within the Garden Route District Municipality. The Garden Route, along the Southern Cape coast, boasts scenic beaches, mountains, forests and heritage sites, while the semi-arid Klein Karoo is home to attractions such as the Cango Caves, ostrich and wine farms and nature reserves.
Cape Overberg
With its headquarters in Bredasdorp, the Overberg District Municipality governs four local municipalities and includes the major towns of Grabouw, Caledon, Hermanus, Bredasdorp and Swellendam, as well as Africa’s southernmost point, Cape Agulhas. The scenic Overberg is an important grain-farming region – mainly wheat – but tourism is a growing industry.
Cape town
Cape Town is not only a top tourism destination, but also offers an attractive investment proposition for companies wishing to expand their operations into the South African and African markets. Many leading global corporates have established themselves here to devise their African growth strategies, supported by world-class legal, consulting and financial services sectors.
Cape West Coast
Set between the Atlantic Ocean and Cederberg mountains, the ruggedly scenic West Coast has a rich cultural heritage and wealth of agricultural, tourism and manufacturing activities. The district is a large contributor to the Western Cape’s GDP. The area comprises five local municipalities, and the major towns are Saldanha Bay, Vredenburg and Malmesbury.
Cape Karoo
The Central Karoo District Municipality is headquartered in Beaufort West and comprises three local municipalities: Laingsburg, Prince Albert and Beaufort West. The tranquil district, a growing tourism sector, boasts vast landscapes and is a base for sheep and goat farming. It is transversed by the N1 highway from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands between the West Coast and Overberg is famous for its world-class wines, natural beauty and cultural heritage, distinctive Cape Dutch architecture and outstanding restaurants. One of the country’s top universities is located in Stellenbosch in the heart of the winelands, and the area is a key destination for visitors.
Featured venues
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
A multipurpose conference and exhibition centre in the hub of Cape Town’s business and entertainment centre, the CTICC offers an extensive range of premium services and facilities. With 140 855m2 of floor space between CTICC 1 and CTICC 2, the venue offers a wide variety of options for most events.
Century City Conference Centre (CCCC)
From corporate conferences and product launches to international expos and exclusive cocktail parties, the Century City Conference Centre quite simply transcends convention. Centrally located in the greater Cape Town metropole, up to 2000 guests can be comfortably accommodated across 21 different ve...Upcoming conferences
As one of the world’s leading events destinations, we welcome many conferences to our shores on a regular basis. From events that cater for thousands of delegates to meetings that only a few select people join, keep an eye on upcoming conferences in and around Cape Town here.
Cape Town Islamic Expo
International Biocuration Conference
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