Empire Conferencing & Training

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

🌱 SMART SEEDS & FERTILISER INNOVATION FORUM 2026 🌱

📅 26 – 27 August 2026
📍 Irene Country Club, Johannesburg, South Africa

The future of agriculture starts with innovation.

Join leading farmers, agribusinesses, researchers, policymakers, seed companies, fertiliser manufacturers, investors, and technology providers at the Smart Seeds & Fertiliser Innovation Forum 2026 as we explore the latest developments shaping the future of farming across Africa.

This high-level executive forum will cover:
✅ Seed genetics and breeding innovation
✅ Fertiliser and plant nutrition strategies
✅ Biologicals and regenerative agriculture
✅ Precision agriculture and AgTech solutions
✅ Climate-smart farming practices
✅ Sustainable crop production and resilience
✅ Agricultural investment and market trends

🎤 Featuring keynote presentations from senior industry leaders, researchers, government representatives, and agricultural innovators.

Whether you’re looking to improve productivity, increase profitability, strengthen sustainability, or stay ahead of industry trends, this is the must-attend event for the agricultural sector in 2026.

📞 To register or enquire about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact us today.

27/05/2026

🇿🇦 We are honoured to announce that the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. John Henry Steenhuisen, will be delivering the official opening remarks at the Packhouse Trade, Tariffs & Investment Conference 2026.

📅 26–27 November 2026
📍 Houw Hoek Hotel, Elgin Valley, Western Cape

As South Africa’s agricultural export sector faces evolving global trade dynamics, tariffs, compliance requirements, and market access challenges, this conference will bring together industry leaders, exporters, packhouse operators, investors, logistics specialists, and policymakers to shape the future of fresh produce exports.

Key discussions will include:
✅ Agricultural exports & market access
✅ Tariffs & trade uncertainty
✅ Packhouse automation & AI
✅ Food safety & compliance
✅ Cold chain logistics
✅ Sustainable packhouse infrastructure
✅ Investment opportunities in agriculture

This is set to be one of the most important agricultural export and packhouse events on the 2026 calendar.

📞 Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities available.
Contact Ryan: +27 73 946 9796
Email: [email protected]

26/05/2026

⏳ Only 1 Day Left Until the 2nd Annual Cold Chain Logistics Summit 2026!

Join industry leaders, logistics professionals, retailers, exporters, cold storage operators, and supply chain experts tomorrow in Cape Town for one of South Africa’s leading cold chain events.

📍 Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Cape Town
📅 27–28 May 2026

Gain insights into:
✅ Cold chain innovation
✅ Temperature-controlled logistics
✅ Supply chain efficiency
✅ Food safety & compliance
✅ Future trends in cold storage and transport

Seats are extremely limited. Don’t miss the opportunity to network and learn from the industry’s top experts.

📩 To register, contact:
[email protected]

19/05/2026

🚨 FINAL WEEK OF REGISTRATIONS! 🚨

Join industry leaders, supply chain professionals, exporters, retailers, logistics providers, and cold chain experts at the 2nd Annual Cold Chain Logistics Summit 2026 hosted by Empire Conferencing & Training

📍 Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Cape Town
📅 27 – 28 May 2026

This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into:
✅ Cold chain optimisation
✅ Temperature-controlled logistics
✅ Food safety & compliance
✅ Supply chain innovation
✅ Export logistics & infrastructure
✅ Sustainability in cold chain operations

Seats are filling up fast and registrations officially close soon.

🎟 Delegate Registration: R7,490 per person

Secure your seat today before registrations close.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.empiretraining.co.za/2nd-annual-cold-chain-logistics-summit/

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14/05/2026

At Empire Conferencing & Training, we are committed to bringing industry leaders, innovators, and professionals together through high-impact conferences, summits, and training programmes across South Africa. 🇿🇦

From Cold Chain Logistics and Packhouse Innovation to Food Safety, Agriculture, Carbon Reduction, and Supply Chain Transformation — our events are designed to drive meaningful conversations, practical learning, and powerful networking opportunities.

We would like to thank all our delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for their continued support and contribution towards making our events a success.

📍 Industry-leading conferences
🤝 Valuable networking opportunities
🎤 Expert speakers & panel discussions
📈 Practical insights for business growth

Stay connected with us for upcoming events, sponsorship opportunities, and industry updates.

12/05/2026

❄️ Cold Chain Logistics Is Evolving. Is Your Operation Ready?

The 2nd Annual Cold Chain Logistics & Export Summit 2026, hosted by Empire Conferencing & Training is Fast Approaching, and LSE is Proud to once again be a Sponsor and Exhibitor at the event. 🌍

As Cold Chain Demands continue to Grow, Warehousing can no longer be treated as “Just Storage”.
Throughput, Energy Efficiency, Automation, and Flow are becoming Critical to Operational Success.

Fred Albrecht, CEO of Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE), will also be taking the stage as a Keynote Speaker to present:
🎤 “Frozen Space, Fluid Movement: Designing Cold Chain Warehouses for Humans, Machines & Margins.”

From Mobile Racking and Pallet Shuttle Systems to ASRS and Integrated Storage Solutions, LSE continues to help Businesses Design Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient Operations.

If your Operation is facing Capacity Pressure, Throughput Bottlenecks, or Rising Energy Costs, this is a Conversation worth Attending.
📧[email protected]
📞South African: 0861 61 61 61 | International: +27 11 425 1694

🌐Visit our website at www.lsegroup.co.za for more information.

11/05/2026

❄️🚛 THE COLD CHAIN INDUSTRY IS COMING TO CAPE TOWN 🚛❄️

Empire Conferencing & Training is proud to present the taking place on 27–28 May 2026 at the Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Cape Town.

We are excited to welcome leading industry professionals, solution providers, exporters, retailers, logistics companies, and cold storage specialists from across South Africa and beyond for two days of strategic discussions, networking, and innovation.

This year’s summit will focus on:
✅ Cold storage & warehousing innovation
✅ Refrigeration & energy efficiency
✅ Food safety & compliance
✅ AI & IoT in cold chain logistics
✅ Export logistics & supply chain resilience
✅ Sustainable cold chain solutions

📍 Blaauwberg Beach Hotel – Cape Town
📅 27–28 May 2026
🎟 Registrations are now open

For sponsorship, exhibition or delegate bookings:
📧 [email protected]

14/04/2026

The future of temperature-controlled logistics is here and it’s moving fast.

Join industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers at the 2nd Annual Cold Chain Logistics Summit as we unpack the latest strategies shaping South Africa’s cold chain sector.

🔥 Why attend?
✔️ Optimize your cold chain operations
✔️ Reduce losses & improve efficiency
✔️ Explore cutting-edge technologies
✔️ Network with key players across FMCG, agriculture & logistics

📍 Cape Town, South Africa
📅 27–28 May 2026

👥 Limited seats available don’t miss out!

💼 Whether you’re in logistics, FMCG, exports, or cold storage, this is where real business gets done.

👉 Secure your seat today: www.empiretraining.co.za