Cape Town has been consistently rated the number one convention destination in Africa and one of the most attractive long-haul destinations for conventions in the world. The city offers extensive experience in hosting large conventions, offering a setting that inspires, grows knowledge and increases investment opportunities. The surrounding regions offer a wide variety of interesting venues for corporate meetings and conferences.
With world-class venues, large academic and research facilities, and one of the strongest economic hubs in Africa, the region offers all that is needed to host a successful meeting or convention. All this against an unforgettable backdrop.
Top reasons to meet in Cape Town
Impact and legacy
The region’s ability to attract the world’s leading conventions is proof of the city’s resilience, strong academic and research communities, and significant economic development sectors. The destination views business events as an important catalyst to stimulate our knowledge economy and secure investment in core economic sectors.
Featured venues
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Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
A multipurpose conference and exhibition centre in the hub of Cape Town’s business and entertainment centre, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) offers an extensive range of premium venues, services and facilities. With 20 000m2 of exhibition halls and 45 meeting rooms, the venue o...![Urban Square Gaberone 1 Urban Square Gaberone 1](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=1333&q=90&w=2000&s=62531065f922f018d9ec85a5b4a829ad 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=1200&q=90&w=1800&s=c43dc65a0f04554f5b5bb543e807d7ff 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=1067&q=90&w=1600&s=75d37db3175f7d84b7268ae5a721ee47 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=933&q=90&w=1400&s=07fc9f28c3836a9b303cdf9df37247c8 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=800&q=90&w=1200&s=4d1c5cdd03150b34692bbaab71fcddea 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=667&q=90&w=1000&s=194e1e6438ef4ff1dd60c4c39313dc58 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=533&q=90&w=800&s=67f3de084eb66207b802ec107567d24c 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=400&q=90&w=600&s=a06ebe718f2e66a309d65d2fe5fa3fca 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=267&q=90&w=400&s=1283a09073e7ad57845b59cbf2ed4a1d 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Convention-Bureau/Urban-Square-Gaberone-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&fp-z=1&h=200&q=90&w=300&s=c35435d70e392adfd3c78726a99eb451 300w)
Century City Convention 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 1 900 guests can be comfortably accommodated across 20 different v...Accommodation
Cape Town offers a wide variety of accommodation options and has about 20 000 formal three-, four- and five-star hotel bedrooms. Most of these hotels are located within the City Bowl, Waterfront and Atlantic Seaboard areas, all in close proximity to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. There are also many deluxe boutique hotels, serviced apartments and B&Bs. Surrounding regions offer a wide variety of accommodation options and interesting venues.
Inspirational experiences
Cape Town and the Western Cape is the ideal destination to host your meeting or event. This video is a short introduction to the destination.
How we can help
Pre- and post-bid assistance
Review bid or event requirementsAssess financial requirementsSource and suggest suitable venue requirements and service providersWhere applicable, apply for fundingIdentify suitable legacy programmesExhibition bid production and presentationExhibition bid promotion support materialSite inspection (f...Exhibition planning support
- Introductions to service suppliers
- Business-sector introductions and creating networking opportunities (if applicable)
- Public relations support and building attendance
- Destination weblinks to exhibition website and assistance in marketing the event
On-site event services
- Facilitate airport welcome booths and visitor information booths
- Welcome banners
- Post-event servicing and evaluation
- BestCities network introduction