SACIA upcoming events

Fundamentals of Event Management 2026 (16 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Fundamentals of Event Management

This 10-week, online course covers the fundamental elements of event management, including the creation of corporate events such as conferences and conventions. It involves studying the brand, identifying its target audience, developing the event concept, and coordinating the technical aspects before launching.

We’ll also explore the size, scope, and economic opportunities of working as a PCO and event organiser in Africa.

The course is presented by leading academics, as well as industry practitioners who hold the Certified Event Professional designation. During the course, we will cover the various elements of event management, including event administration, operations, marketing, design and risk management, with a particular emphasis on the legislation and bylaws that impact event management in South Africa.

On conclusion of the course, all participants will write the qualifying exam for a SAQA-registered professional designation in event management.

Event Safety Summit 2026 (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SACIA’s Event Safety Summit brings together professionals from the entertainment, sports, and corporate event industries to discuss all aspects of safety, security, and health at live events. Featuring a diverse lineup of presentations, panels, and workshops, the Summit provides attendees with actionable insights, fosters collaboration among like-minded professionals, and inspires a renewed commitment to prioritising safety in all aspects of the events and entertainment industry.

SACIA Golf Day 2026 (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Enjoy a day in the sun with friends and colleagues

Join us on 13 October 2025 for the annual SACIA Golf Day and prize-giving dinner. It's a four-ball tournament followed by a prize-giving dinner.

There's a shotgun start at 12h00 with a floating trophy awarded to the winning team.

We'll also have some "fun" prizes for those of us who are not chasing the silverware:

Closest to the pin (on one of the par-3 holes)
Hole in one (we could have more than one winner – I think we had two “holes in one” during our 2023 tournament)
Team with the most putts
Team with the worst score
Team with the most lost balls
Mishap of the day (Tom Crosswell managed to fall into a water hazard at our 2023 event and in 2024, an unnamed golfer took out a hadeda with his tee shot on the first hole)