Venue & Host City Snapshot AI Expo Africa 2025

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Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers

(3 Day Event) 29th-31st October 2025
Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa – Including the 1st UN ITU AI4Good Impact Africa Summit

Sandton Convention Centre

AI Expo Africa 2024 will again be held at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre (SCC). The Sandton Convention Centre is South Africa’s leading event venue, offering multi-use event spaces and venues centrally located in the business and financial hub of Johannesburg.

Conveniently located in the vibrant commercial district of Sandton and within easy reach of the Gautrain and O. R. Tambo International Airport, the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is flanked by a number of leading hotels, sophisticated shopping centres and entertainment complexes. The Sandton Convention Centre is the foremost venue for hosting exhibitions, events and conferences in South Africa.

AI Expo Africa 2025 will be hosted at The Sandton Convention Centre (SCC)

With 22,000m² of flexible event space, with Afro-chic décor and technologically advanced facilities, the SCC is our venue partner for the 8th edition of AI Expo Africa. The Sandton Convention Centre is also fully compliant with all government regulations to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of conference guests, exhibitors and staff. After the phenomenal success of the last 7 editions of AI Expo Africa, we look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

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Accommodation Options & Best Rates

The SCC is surrounded by top class hotels, either connected or a short walk away. We have negotiated special event rates for the connected Sandton Sun (which allows you to walk from your hotel to the venue via a covered bridge) or the Garden Court Sandton City (which is next door to the venue and a 1 minute walk from the hotel). Both venues are offering discounted pricing. Other hotels are available very close by to SCC offering you multiple options and value.

AI Expo Africa 2025 Preferential Rates & Accommodation at Sandton Sun & Garden Court Hotels
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Transport Options & Things to do……

Transport Options – Getting to the Sandton Convention Centre

For those flying in – OR Tambo is the main International Airport
Its 15 minutes by the rapid-rail Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport to central Sandton.
35 minutes by road from the airport via Uber or airport-approved taxi (optional shuttle bus maybe available based on the hotel you book)
Ample parking in and around Sandton with nearly 11,000 parking bays in the adjacent Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square malls.
Plus an additional 300 parking bays directly beneath the Sandton Convention Centre.

Check out the Trip Advisor Top Recommendations for things to do when you visit Johannesburg and wider region.

Key dates & logistical planning for AI Expo Africa 2025

BUILD DAY &
VIP OPENING

Monday, 28th October

Load-in / Expo Booth Setup Day (1pm-5pm) followed by Gala VIP Opening Ceremony / Networking & Entertainment (6pm onwards)

DAY 1 & 2
AI EXPO AFRICA

Tuesday, 29th October & Wednesday, 30th October

Main Show (8.30am – 5pm) followed by Evening Networking & Entertainment (5.30pm – 8pm)

DAY 3
AI FOR GOOD AFRICA

Thursday, 31st October

Main Show (8.30am – 5.30pm) & show close (5.30pm)

AI Expo Africa 2025
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AI Expo Africa 2025 will be utilising the entire Level 2 of the SCC. This centrally located venue and our highly rated conference, expo and workshop format enables us to run the show in one location all on one level. This means the show agenda and networking all take place under one roof with the convenience of connected hotels, bars and transport links.