Welcome to the Festival of Eventing
Where ideas ignite, leaders rise, and the future of events takes centre stage. The first-of-its-kind in Africa. Curated for changemakers. Powered by people.
Two days. Every sense engaged.
FOE 2026 delivers a fully immersive experience, including:
- A two-day, high-impact conference programme
- An interactive exhibition with on-floor showcases
- Curated culinary experiences across all breaks
- A next level live entertainment programme woven throughout the festival
- Invite-only side events and insider moments
- A cutting-edge event tech stack
- Curated networking, cocktail moments, and happy hours
- Swag bags you’ll want to keep — and prizes you’ll want to win
It’s everything you wish more industry events were… and then some.
Key Themes for 2026
- People, Leadership & Wellness
Inclusive leadership, people-first cultures, wellbeing, and equitable representation in eventing. - Technology & Innovation
AI, event tech, and smarter digital-physical experiences that transform how events are planned and delivered. - Experiential Marketing, ROI & Storytelling
Immersive brand experiences, sponsorship value, and monetisation strategies that deliver measurable impact. - Sustainability & Futureproofing
Practical sustainability, local sourcing, responsible production, and long-term event resilience. - Operations, Precision & Personalisation
End-to-end execution, supplier management, scalable systems, and personalised delivery at scale.
An investment, not time away.
FOE 2026 is designed to deliver real return:
- Future-focused content on AI, immersive experiences, and data-driven design
- Targeted learning tracks for suppliers, organisers, and executives
- Intermediate and advanced sessions for meaningful skill development
Your team returns informed, aligned, and better equipped to deliver stronger events.
Let’s build the future of the industry — together.
We invite speakers, partners, suppliers, innovators, and supporters to contribute their insight, expertise, and solutions.