Empire Conferencing & Training

16/09/2026

🔥 WOMEN IN HVAC-R — THIS IS YOUR ROOM. ❄️

Ready to lead, connect and grow in the HVAC-R industry?

Join the Women in HVAC-R Leadership Summit 2026 — bringing together ambitious women, industry leaders, engineers, technicians, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from across the HVAC-R sector.

✨ 2 Days. Powerful Conversations. Valuable Connections.

✅ Leadership & career development
✅ HVAC-R industry insights & innovation
✅ Women breaking barriers in technical industries
✅ Business & networking opportunities
✅ Connect with industry leaders and professionals

🎟️ Registration: R7,490 excl. VAT
🤝 Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities Available

⚠️ LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

Don’t just build a career in HVAC-R. Help shape its future.

📩 BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY
[email protected]

02/09/2026

🌟 PROUDLY SHOWCASING OUR 2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS! 🌟

We are proud to recognise the organisations supporting the upcoming Packhouse Trade, Tariffs & Investment Conference 2026 – Beyond the Packhouse.

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSOR
Gossamer Packaging Machinery

🥇 GOLD SPONSORS
Greefa Med Automation

HC Heat Exchange
🥉 BRONZE SPONSOR
BVI

🤝 EXHIBITORS
Seeley International | Figorr | MAF RODA RSA | Testo | FarmTrace | Smart Packhouse Solutions | WACO Modular Africa | Sybu Data | Multi-Weigh Technologies | Flowpack

📰 MEDIA PARTNERS
Harvest SA | Food For Mzansi | South African Fruit Journal | Farmer's Weekly SA

A huge THANK YOU to every sponsor, exhibitor and media partner for supporting this important industry platform. Your involvement helps us bring together the people, technology and ideas driving the future of South Africa’s packhouse and fresh produce export industry. 🍊🌍

📅 26–27 November 2026
📍 Ashanti Estate | Paarl, Western Cape
🚨 Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are still available.
📧 [email protected]
📞 083 300 4170

Put your brand in front of key decision-makers across the fresh produce, packhouse, export, logistics and agritech sectors.

12/08/2026

African Farming is a proud media sponsor of the Smart Seeds & Fertiliser Innovation Forum 2026

06/08/2026

👩‍🔧 WOMEN IN HVAC-R LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

Join us for two inspiring days dedicated to celebrating women leaders, developing emerging professionals and building a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable HVAC-R industry.

📅 28–29 October 2026
📍 Emperors Palace, Johannesburg
💰 R7,490 per delegate, excluding VAT

Connect with industry leaders, engineers, technicians, entrepreneurs and young professionals while exploring:

✨ Leadership and career advancement
⚙️ Engineering excellence and innovation
🌱 Sustainability and climate technologies
🎓 Skills development and workforce transformation
📈 Entrepreneurship and business growth

Be inspired. Share ideas. Build meaningful connections. Drive change.

Register today:

🌐 www.empiretraining.co.za
📧 [email protected]
📞 083 300 4170

Together, we can shape the future of HVAC-R.

#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

02/07/2026

🌱 The Future of Farming Starts with Smarter Seeds & Smarter Inputs! 🌱

Are you ready to discover the innovations transforming African agriculture?

Join us at the Smart Seeds & Fertiliser Innovation Forum 2026 a premier executive event bringing together commercial farmers, agribusiness leaders, researchers, input suppliers, policymakers and innovators to explore the future of agriculture.

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

Why You Should Attend:

🌾 Seed innovation and advanced genetics
🌱 Fertiliser technologies and plant nutrition
🧬 Biologicals and regenerative agriculture
🚜 Precision farming and AgTech solutions
🌍 Climate-smart and sustainable farming practices
📈 Food security, productivity and profitability
🤝 Networking with industry leaders and decision-makers

Hear from leading experts representing organisations including Syngenta, Corteva Agriscience, ARC, CSIR, Limagrain, AECI Plant Health, NAMC, Rovensa Next and many more.

Whether you’re a farmer, agronomist, researcher, agribusiness executive, seed company, fertiliser supplier or policymaker, this forum will provide practical insights and innovative solutions to help your business thrive.

💰 Delegate Fee: R6,499 (Excl. VAT)

📩 Register today: [email protected]
📞 Call: +27 83 300 4170

🚀 Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with the people and technologies shaping the future of African agriculture.

👉 Tag a colleague who should attend!

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]