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Women in MICE 2026 Awards Launch Breakfast

Cape Town | 15 April 2026 | CTICC | Hosted at WTM Africa

The Women in MICE Awards are entering an exciting new era – and you’re invited to be part of it. With RX Africa as our newest partner, the 2026 Launch Breakfast will bring even more voices, ideas, and stories from across Africa into the conversation.

Hosted at WTM Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 15 April 2026, this breakfast isn’t just a celebration – it’s a catalyst for connection, collaboration, and transformation in the business events space. It’s where industry changemakers meet, where ideas spark into action, and where we collectively shape a more inclusive, equitable, and inspiring future.

Whether you’re a venuesupplierassociation, or corporate supporter, your voice matters here. Join us, share your perspective, and help us reimagine what leadership and opportunity look like in the MICE industry.

Together, we’re not just making space for women – we’re building an industry where everyone can thrive.

The Women in MICE Awards

The Women in MICE Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women shaping the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions industry. More than just an accolade, the Awards recognise the influence, leadership, and creativity women bring to the sector, while inspiring the next generation of industry leaders.

Supported by leading MICE industry brands, Meetings magazine and theplannerguru.co.za, the Women in MICE Awards provide a powerful platform for connection, collaboration, and empowerment. By fostering strong networks and encouraging knowledge-sharing, the initiative strengthens professional growth, drives innovation, and builds a thriving community of women who continue to transform the business events landscape.

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The Planner Guru learns how some of Marriott’s leading ladies have risen through the ranks to establish themselves in top management positions. Karen Battaliou, hotel manager for Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch As one of the world’s top hotel groups, Marriott is driven by...

2021 Women in MICE Awards launches during exciting virtual event

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Women in MICE Awards postponed to 2021

Following a trying year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3S Media, the organisers of the Women in MICE Awards, have taken a decision to postpone the 2020 instalment of its auspicious event. “As much as we would like to host the Women in MICE Awards this year, looking at where the industry is currently together with the various restrictions...

3S Media makes call for nominations for the Women in MICE Awards 2020

Following the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns that have been put in place across the world, 3S Media would like to reiterate its commitment to the industry by ensuring that the Women in MICE Awards goes ahead this coming August, with the exact date and venue yet to be confirmed. “While we realise that there is still much...

Women in MICE 2020: Refreshed and ready for new heights

Version 2.0 of the Women in MICE 2020 Awards was launched at an exclusive breakfast event at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday 26 February 2020, in partnership with the South Africa National Convention Bureau and sponsored by Unlimited Events and AV Active. Jacques Breytenbach, 3S Media’s General Manager, said, “The version 2.0 theme was...