South Africa, March 19 -- Celebrating more than events

The Roar Awards 2026 will bring together the organisers, venues, suppliers and professionals behind some of Africa's leading trade exhibitions across sectors including manufacturing, retail, energy, infrastructure, healthcare and technology.

Under the theme Ubuntu Legacy, this year's awards reflect how exhibitions are shifting from visibility platforms to drivers of trade, investment and cross-border collaboration.

An industry at a turning point

Recent developments across the sector, including increased infrastructure investment, stronger government alignment and growing international participation, point to an industry entering a more mature and demanding phase.

With that growth...