Event Safety Summit

SACIA’s Event Safety Summit brings together professionals from the entertainment, sports, and corporate event industries to discuss all aspects of safety, security, and health at live events. Featuring a diverse lineup of presentations, panels, and workshops, the Summit provides attendees with actionable insights, fosters collaboration among like-minded professionals, and inspires a renewed commitment to prioritising safety in all aspects of the events and entertainment industry.

Who should attend?

The objective of the Event Safety Summit is to bring together every function required to deliver safe events, so we can share knowledge and learn from one another. This is a conference for:

• Local authorities and EMS service providers (medical, fire, etc)
• Service providers, including access control, waste and sanitation
• SAPS, Metro Police, Environmental Health and Disaster Management Officers
• Ticketing companies
• Safety and security service providers
• Venue operators
• Event organisers, covering business, sport and entertainment events
• Academics and educators working in tourism, hospitality and event management

At the 2026 conference, there will be many opportunities for informal networking and socialising, establishing connections, and meeting potential new clients across the two days 

Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre

Gallagher Convention Centre is one of the largest and most sophisticated convention centres in Southern Africa, offering excellent conference and exhibition facilities of an international standard.

Accommodation: 

Gallagher Convention Centre does not offer onsite accomodation, but maintains a relationship with several hotels in their immediate vicinity, offering a range of accomodation options to suit every budget.

Access a list of accomodation options at https://gallagher.co.za/accommodation/

Event Safety Networking dinner:

Join us for drinks and a networking dinner on 27 July. We’ll combine great entertainment with tasty food in an evening that celebrates the achievements of our members. We’ll also award designation certificates to our newest members, recognising their commitment to safety in an events environment. 

Cost: Registration fee for SACIA members is R3,575. incl VAT  

Registration fee for non-SACIA members is R4,575. Incl VAT   

Invitation letter

Do you need an invitation to attend? Download an invitation letter in Microsoft Word