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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 venue, supplier, association, 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.

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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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Women in MICE Awards 2019 photo gallery

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Sandton Convention Centre’s Janine Baltensperger Women in MICE

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Meetings magazine and ThePlanner.guru recognised and celebrated this year’s Top 40 Women in MICE at a glamorous luncheon on 17 August 2017. The women who make it onto this list are entrepreneurs, visionaries and mentors – they are a real force to be reckoned with. They know what it takes to have longevity in the challenging world of Meetings,...
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We reached out to find out how the 2017 Top Women in Mice Finalists are celebrating Women’s Day this year, and what the day means to them. Here’s what they had to say…   “Women’s Month is a tribute not only to the thousands of women who marched in South Africa in 1956, but also a tribute to all the pioneers of the women’s...
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EXSA members shine at Top 40 Women in MICE

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