29-30 SEPTEMBER 2026, THE CANVAS RIVERSANDS, SOUTH AFRICA

EVENTING IN MOTION

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EXECUTION AND
COMMUNITY MEETS POSSIBILITY

The Festival of Eventing (FOE) isn’t just a conference, it’s a high-octane immersion into the future of African execution, ‘operational magic,’ and the tech driving our continent forward.

The 4 Pillars of FOE

Future-Focused

AI integration, immersive tech, and data-driven design

Targeted Tracks

Bespoke content for Suppliers, Event Owners, and the C-Suite

Practical Mastery

Strategic sessions designed for immediate ROI

Strategic Matchmaking

Interactive hubs and phygital networking

THE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

DAY 0 | THE DEEP DIVE Monday, 28 September 2026: Masterclass Immersion

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The Digital Nervous System

Mastering AI-driven logistics and sustainability

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The Revenue Engine

Sponsorship frameworks and the African sales blueprint

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Cheers to the Craft

A kick-off celebration with immersive African sound installations

DAY 1 | THE OPERATIONAL CORE Tuesday, 29 September 2026: Precision & Execution

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The Sensory Arrival

High-tech greetings and futuristic activations

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Opening Plenary

The Courage to Innovate – Leading in high-pressure environments

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Phygital Culinary Lab

A B2B lunch where the menu is shaped by real-time audience data

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Immersive Tech Lab

Hands-on ‘Touch & Try’ workshops with AR, VR, and next-gen apps

DAY 2 | THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE Wednesday, 30 September 2026: Growth & Sustainability

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C-Suite Morning

(Invite Only) Scaling African event businesses

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The Tech Tipping Point

A 5-year roadmap for immersive execution

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ESG: The Green Heart

Moving beyond ‘plastic-free’ to true social and community impact

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The Final Moment

A closing celebration featuring digital art created from live delegate data

POST-EVENT | THE MASTERY PROGRAMME Thursday, 1 October 2026: Financial Mastery

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ROI Workshop

A rigorous 10-pillar strategy for event financial success

HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Do you have ideas, suggestions, or a story of ‘operational magic’ to share? We want to hear from the pioneers moving the continent! Submit your interest in speaking via email to:  anthea.buys@festivalofeventing.com