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Hostex 2026 Student Attendance Information
In Partnership with the SA Chefs Association
As proud industry partners of Hostex 2026, the SA Chefs Association is pleased to share important information regarding student attendance at this year’s show.
Hostex is a B2B trade exhibition serving the professional foodservice, hospitality and catering industries. The event is designed primarily for industry professionals, buyers and decision-makers to connect, source new products, discover innovations and conduct business.
At the same time, we strongly believe in creating meaningful exposure opportunities for the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals.
Student Attendance – 10 March 2026
For 2026, student attendance will take place on the final day of the show — 10 March 2026.
This dedicated student day ensures a valuable, structured and professionally managed experience for both students and exhibitors.
What You Need to Know
- Pre-registration is mandatory via the official student registration link
- Student access is permitted on 10 March only, during designated show hours
- Onsite verification is required, after which students will receive a wristband for identification and access control
A Valuable Industry Experience
This structured approach allows students to:
- Explore leading brands and industry innovations
- Engage directly with exhibitors and suppliers
- Gain insight into real-world hospitality and foodservice operations
- Experience the professional B2B environment that Hostex is known for
For Training Providers
We encourage training institutions to coordinate attendance in advance and ensure all students are pre-registered using the official registration link.
We look forward to welcoming the future leaders of our industry to Hostex 2026.
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