As the preferred destination for events, exhibitions, concerts and conferences in Africa, Cape Town is a truly global business hub. It is safe to say that it is mostly due to its bustling city life, amazing tourist attractions, breathtaking surroundings and its great history. The city has a fair share of conference venues which are perfectly suited to hosting a range of conferences of all shapes, sizes and budgets. Conferences are a great way to connect with a wide audience and provide your guests and speakers with a platform to share ideas and network. Cape town has a variety of specialist conference venues as well as flexible spaces that offer high-tech conference facilities. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the TOP 10 CONFERENCE VENUES IN CAPE TOWN that offer world-class services to their clientele.
Top 10 conference venues in Cape Town
The Ritz
The Ritz can host up to 20 to 1000 people, with over nine venues for conferences, meetings and corporate events. The venues can be set up in whatever way that fits your conference theme, and they offer packages which suit your needs, from refreshments and food to conference equipment.
Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium can accommodate large or small crowds. The venue not only offers great conference spaces, but your guests can indulge themselves by taking a tour of the ocean exhibit featured at the Two Oceans Aquarium, and the V&A Waterfront is also a sight not to be missed. Two Oceans Aquarium have full-day and half-day packages, they also offer catering services and help with audio-visual equipment. Their conference venues include an auditorium, which can hold 120 delegates, there is also the Tranquillity venue which can hold 30 attendees. Avenue is their last venue option which allows about 400 guests.
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town International Convention Centre is home to global events, conferences, conventions, presentations, workshops, seminars, guest speakers and local events. They offer both smaller venues for smaller gatherings and big venues as well. There is medical assistant on site, an on-site business centre, a nursery for parents attending events, complimentary Wi-Fi, prayer rooms and enough parking space for everyone. They have two auditoriums, one can hold up to 1 500 guests, while the other holds up to 612 people. They have a Ballroom as well, which can host up to 1 300 to 1 980 people. They have 13 small meeting rooms which can accommodate about 25 attendees and four large meeting rooms which can hold up to 300 people. Westonia & Bluebell are the next venues at Cape Town International Convention Centre. They can both hold up to 90 to 380 delegates. Lastly is the Pincushion meeting room which hosts up to 1 500 guests.
Riverside Boutique Hotel
Riverside Boutique Hotel is located in the Hout Bay Valley, with a stylish, spacious conference venue. It can hold up to 120 people, with a variety of set-ups to fit the theme of your conference. It can be used for company breakaway sessions or conferences. When your guests arrive they’ll be met with a friendly environment. You’ll have access to stationery, presentation equipment and light snacks. They have a beautiful open garden which can be used for walks in between meetings.
J&J Conference Centre at Belmont Square
J&J Conference Centre is the perfect venue for either small or large conferences, with seven conference venues. The conference venues include audio-visual equipment, fast internet, event set-up and support and big enough parking for delegates and attendees. It is located in Rondebosch which is known as a historical area, it is also located near some guest houses, hotels and BnBs for any necessary accommodation which might be needed. Their venue options include three Breakaway rooms, which are used for small events and hold up to 15 to 30 people. They are fully air-conditioned and can be set up according to your conference’s specifications. Next comes the three Belmont rooms, which can hold up to 300 delegates. Their other venue is the Foyer, it has natural lighting, making the area calm and soothing it can be used for welcoming your guest or used for post-conference cocktails or a networking dinner. Capacity is dependent on room arrangement.
The Forum Embassy Hill
The Forum Embassy Hill is known as a 5-star venue and caters for product launches, weddings and conferences. Their facilities are state of the art and meet international expectations and can be set up in whatever conference theme you have in mind. They offer both outdoor and indoor venues, necessary presentation equipment and delicious food to indulge in. Their venues include the conservatory, which can hold up to 150 delegates. The Sitting Room comes next, which is mostly used for casual conferences, brainstorming or intermediaries and it holds about 16 people. There is also the Dining Room mostly used for small conferences and can hold up to 30 people.
Lastly comes the Outdoor venue. The outdoor venue is a peaceful, relaxed and calm area, it is usually used by the catering team at The Forum Embasy Hill to welcome guests with drinks and canapes. It can hold up to 160 people and can be used for conferences, presentations and celebrations for special occasions with your delegates.
Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition
The Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition centre has a large hall, which can hold up to 400 delegates and is normally used for banquets, conferences, workshops, product launches, presentations and meetings. The hall can be parted into three soundproofed sections, the smaller partitions can be used for small to medium conferences or meetings. The venue comes with self-catering facilities or you can get a package that comes with catering, there is also air-conditioning, free parking and it’s wheelchair friendly.
Durbanville Conference Centre
The Durbanville Conference Centre is situated in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. The conference rooms at Durbanville come in various sizes and include an auditorium which can hold up to 300 attendees. They have exclusive, standard and budget packages, which all come with presentation equipment. They have seven other conference venues, which hold up to 50 guests and also come with necessary conference equipment. They also offer Medium to Large-scale conference rooms, which hold 20 to 250 people depending on the room you chose.
Century City Conference Centre
Century City Conference Centre has a wide variety of venues, which can be used for company-led events. The Centre is mostly used for product launches, conferences, exhibitions and cocktail parties. It has about 20 venues, underground secure parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and bars, restaurants, and coffee shops; which offer the best food, drinks and a variety of coffee and tea for your guests. The Centre has four Ground Floor Event Halls, which can accommodate up to 400 people, and up to 720 people if two halls are combined, and 1 100 if three are combined. The Spacious Open Plan Foyer is also another one of their conference venues and it holds up to 300 attendees. They also have 11 elegant First Floor Meeting Rooms, which hold up to 54 people. The Business Louge is their other venue and can hold up to 80 people. Lastly is the Century City Square, which is used for very big corporate events, the venue has nearby restaurants, coffee shops, bars and nice waterfront views, and it can hold up to 1 000 people
Ashanti Estate
Ashanti Estate is inviting and has beautiful natural sceneries which are sure going to leave a lasting impression amongst your guests. The estate is located in Paarl Wine Valley and has three stylish venues for conferences, corporate events and company functions. They offer half-day and full-day packages, which include stationery and necessary conference equipment. Their venue options include Cafe Araz, which can host about 90 attendees. Le Chambre Banquet Hall is another one of their venues, it is the biggest out of all venues, and can hold about 500 guests. Last of their venues is the V.O Vintage room, which has an upstairs and downstairs area and can hold up to 200 attendees.
SpeakPortuguese Interpretation Services
SpeakPortuguese is there to help you with any interpretation services you might need for your conferences or corporate events. Conferences often include delegates from different parts of the world, who speak different languages. SpeakPortuguese together with their interpreters are here to help you break the language barriers that you might face, we offer simultaneous interpretations which are often preferred in large gathering conferences and conference equipment as well. Our Interpreters are licenced, proficient Portuguese speakers, who are always on the go, ready to help and will make sure that your interpretation needs are met. call us on 012 348 3134 | 081 347 6060 or email us at info@speakportuguese.co.za.
