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Event Industry Report 2026 – South Africa Edition

Are event organisers in the South Africa planning more or fewer events in 2026? How are they balancing growth with cost pressures, data security, and rising expectations around sustainability and accessibility? We set out to find the answers for South Africa.

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We commissioned independent market research firm Censuswide to survey senior planners, marketers, and event decision-makers from large organisations across the South Africa about their 2026 event strategies. 

Based on these findings, we bring you the Event Industry Report 2026 – South Africa Edition

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find in this report:

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How South Africa event programmes are evolving in 2026

The biggest pressures on planners and where budgets are moving

The role of AI, tech, sustainability, and accessibility in shaping future-ready event

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