INDABA - Programme of Events

Monday, 11 May 2026
Time Schedule
09h00 - 13h00

Africa's Travel Indaba Business Opportunity Networking Day is a carefully curated selection of educational sessions, informative current trends and topical issues being discussed with the business events industry in a meaningful way.  The aim is to empower businesses with the latest in global business events developments and encourage robust conversations towards innovative solutions.

South Foyer & Designated Breakaway Rooms / Zones, Durban ICC
Registered Exhibitors, Buyers, Media and Stakeholders
13h00 - 14h00

Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.

Designated Venues
All Registered Attendees
14h30 - 17h30

A volunteer initiative that encourages all ATI delegates to make a contribution towards the environment as part of the show's greening and sustainability initiatives.

North Beach, Durban
By RSVP
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Time Schedule
07h00 - 08h30

Breakfast hosted by  the Host Province of Africa's Travel Indaba.

TBC
By Invitation Only - Hosted Buyers and Stakeholders
08h00 - 09h30

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its first Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media.  Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.

Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation - Products, Hosted Buyers, Media
09h00 - 10h00

The Official opening ceremony of Africa's Travel Indaba 2026. Guests are to be seated at 8.30am for a 9am start.

South Foyer, ICC
Ministry, NDT, Bid Party, SAT, VIP's, Media, Exhibitors & Buyers
10h00 - 18h00

Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors

Exhibition Areas
Online Diary System / Exhibition Areas
10h30 - 12h00

The Minister of Tourism conducts the official walk-about of the Africa's Travel Indaba exhibition floor.  Exhibitors have the opportunity to engage the stakeholder in an intimate way.

ICC, DEC & Walnut Road
N/A
11h00 - 11h30

Exploring how African destinations can embed regenerative practices, community-led tourism, and responsible growth into their recovery and growth strategies.

Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
Open Entry
13h00 - 14h00

Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.

Designated Venues
All
14h00 - 15h00
Media Centre Presentation Room
Open Entry
15h00 - 15h30
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
Open Entry
18h00 - 23h55

The Africa's Travel Indaba Welcome Networking Event seeks to immerse delegates in an authentic destination experience.

TBC
By Invitation
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time Schedule
08h00 - 09h30

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its second Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media.  Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.

Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation
10h00 - 11h00
Media Centre Presentation Room
Open Entry
10h00 - 18h00

Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors

Exhibition Areas
Online Diary System / Exhibition Areas
11h00 - 11h30
Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
Open Entry
12h00 - 13h00
Media Centre Presentation Room
Open Entry
13h00 - 14h00

Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.

Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 15h00

Live broadcast on CNBC Africa.

Media Centre Presentation Room
Open Entry
15h00 - 15h30
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
Open Entry
18h00 - 23h55
TBC
Open Entry
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time Schedule
06h00 - 08h00

An Africa's Travel Indaba Community-Building fun outdoor activity that attracts fitness fundis of every level.  Join us for a great start to the day as we explore the sights and sounds of the host city.

TBC
By Registration
08h00 - 09h30

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its final Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media.  Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.

Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation
10h00 - 11h00
Media Centre Presentation Room
Open Entry
10h00 - 17h00

Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors

Exhibition Areas
Online Diary System / Exhibition Areas
11h00 - 11h30
11h15 - 12h05
Media Centre Presentation Room
Open Entry
12h15 - 13h15

A wrap-up of key highlights of this year's Africa's Travel Indaba.

Media Centre Presentation Room
Media; Bid Party, SAT
13h00 - 14h00

Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.

Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 15h00

Africa's Travel Indaba recognises its valued exhibitors for demonstrating excellence in the various awards categories.

Media Centre Presentation Room
Media and Exhibitors
15h00 - 15h30

Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.

Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
Open Entry
17h00

A celebratory culmination of Africa's Travel Indaba 2026!  Join the team as we say thank you for a great show.  See you next year!

Exhibition Areas
All Delegates
18h00 - 23h55
TBC
Open Entry