Why Exhibit at Hostex 2026

Connect
Engage directly with thousands of industry leaders and decision-makers

Break through
Forge new partnerships with large and small industry operators

Showcase
Present your products and services to a targeted and engaged audience

Explore
Discuss collaborations and opportunities for synergy with new prospects

Hostex 2024 in Numbers

6800+
visitors
330+
premier visitors
25
visiting countries
183
media mentions & articles
74%

Of visitors either make or
influence purchasing decisions.

The Marketing Campaign

Tap into a targeted omnichannel marketing strategy that attracts high-quality visitors:

 

Social media presence on: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Email campaigns to targeted data

Online advertising campaigns

Circulation of press releases to industry trade media

 

 

678k
Digital & Social Media Reach

 

Stand with the Best in the Business

Hostex 2026 is attracting the biggest names in food, drink & hospitality.
Join the brands shaping the future – your customers will be here… will you?


 


 

BrochureShowcase Your Brand to Thousands

Hostex 2026 is where Africa’s hospitality leaders connect. Prime stands are going fast - download the brochure now and secure your spot!

We were extremely busy and we’ve got hundreds of leads so I’m really excited to follow up on them
Maryke Polley
The Local Farmer - Sales Manager

I really think that this is the place for hospitality professionals, not only one to come and source products, but to be able to network and just find more innovative solutions for your companies or your clients.

Cleo Johnson
Founder and Curator |  Nuecleo & 2024 Hostex Ambassador

We cannot wait for 2026 when Hostex turns 40 – that’s 40 years of impact, 40 years of creating the greatest hospitality industry that we want see, 40 years of preparing for the future. Unilever Food Solutions will be on that journey with Hostex.

Yonela Motloung
Marketing Lead |  Unilever Food Solutions SA

This year has definitely been well worth it. The quality of leads was phenomenal, and most of our key accounts also came through, which is unusual because they don’t come to all the shows.

Mario van der Walt
Managing Director |  FoodServ Solutions