Visiting Hostex
Why Visit?
Hostex, the trade show that has been connecting buyers and sellers of products and services since 1986 – combining a proven three-decade track record with educational features, exhibitors from across the globe and thousands of innovative products.
Everyone who is anyone in the retail, foodservice and hospitality sectors will be there to make their mark. Don’t miss out!
- Premier visitor lounge
- New product showcase
- 1000's of innovative products
- The Wine Bar
- The Coffee Market
- The Skillery
- The Barista Competition under the watchful eye of SCASA
- 6 Industry Districts
- Free-to-attend seminars and panel discussions
- And much more…
HOSTEX 2026 AT-A-GLANCE
Dates: 8 – 10 March 2026
Times: 9:00 am-4:40 pm daily
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Registrations TBA
The top four reasons visitors attended Hostex in 2024 were
Keep up with industry trends
Meet new and existing suppliers
Seek new products
Source products and services
Exhibitor Profile
From hotel managers to catering professionals, distributors and retailers to restaurant owners, Hostex provides the ideal platform for industry professionals to connect with their target markets.
- CEO / Director / Owner
- Catering / Food & Beverage Manager
- Hotel, Bar & Resturant Manager / Supplier
- Product / Brand Manager / Facility / Premises
- Sales / Marketing / Business Development
- New Product Development / Chef
- Buying and Purchasing / Import / Export Manager
- Consultant / Architecture / Interior Design
- Furniture Retailer / Wholesaler
- Property Developer / Lecturer / Educator
Visitor Attractions
Designed with the industry in mind!
Taste Tomorrow
Hospitality Horizon
