HOSTEX Africa's food, drink and hospitality trade expo

Welcome to Hostex 2020, the leading hospitality, food and drink expo in Africa, your Expo! Now back in Sandton Convention Centre by industry request. Our sponsors, Mircos Adapt IT, Mac Brothers, Parmalat, Scotsman Ice Systems and Nespresso join us in welcoming you to the show and wish you a memorable experience at the exhibition that exceeds your expectations.

Hostex 2020 has been designed and developed to deliver fresh new innovation and opportunities for every visitor and participant, with a host of displays, activities, events, seminars, demonstrations, products and services, and more.

These include three jam-packed districts:

• Tea & Coffee Africa – for producers and distributors of hot beverages, equipment, and accessories, in partnership with Speciality Coffee Association of Southern Africa

• Contracts Furnishing Africa – showcasing indoor and outdoor furniture, décor, lighting, linen, towelling, floor coverings, interior design, guest amenities

• Food & Drink Africa – for global and local food and drink brands, producers, and suppliers

As well as a wealth of attractions to deliver great value, including: • Thousands of innovative products and services • Exciting competitions and demos from the SA Chefs Association • National Barista Championships hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association of Southern Africa • IndustryLive! free to attend relevant and curated seminars – now featuring interactive panel discussions, demos and content that gets to the heart of what the industry is talking about • Brand new Incubator Hub for SMEs with potential to grow • One-stop-sourcing • New product display • Opportunities to network, learn, taste, enjoy

We encourage you to make time to engage with our Hostex 2020 ambassadors at the show, who are captains of industry and will be providing valuable insights, sharing knowledge, and encouraging new ideas. Our show ambassadors are Chef Arnold Tanzer, Food on the Move and MasterChef SA Producer; Chef James Khoza, President of SA Chefs Association and Sandton Convention Centre Executive Chef; Chef Jackie Cameron of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in KwaZulu-Natal and author; Chef Frans de Waal, of #HotCaterers; Vinny Maharajh, Head Concierge at Sandton Sun Hotel; Iain Evans, Publisher of Coffee Magazine; and Dave Walstra, Coffee roaster and wholesaler and Owner of Thirdspace co-working space and coffee shop.

We’ve pulled out the stops to bring our industry the trade expo it expects to experience – and we wish you all a most successful and enjoyable show.

A sincere thanks to our Hostex 2020 partners for the support and contributions, including our sponsors, as well as the SA Chefs Association, SCASA, Fedhasa, Guest House Accommodation of SA, National Accommodation Association of SA, Sustainable Tourism, and media sponsors, Hospitality Marketplace, Supermarket & Retailer, New Media, SA Media & Digital Holdings, Trader’s Friend, and Coffee magazine.

Make Hostex 2020 the best trade expo experience for you and your business!

www.hostex.co.za

NICK SARNADAS Event Director Specialised Exhibitions

GARY CORIN Managing Director Specialised Exhibitions