The Definitive Gathering for Education Procurement in South Africa
For the first time, South Africa's private and public schools, boarding schools, private higher education institutions, colleges, universities, TVET institutions, and on and off-campus student accommodation providers will come together under one roof — to connect with the most trusted, forward-thinking education suppliers in the country.
Proudly South African, Deeply Education-Focused
Careers Inc is a proudly South African organisation with years of boots-on-the-ground experience in education — career guidance, skills development, institution engagement. We’ve sat across the table from principals and vice-chancellors. We know what they need, we know what frustrates them, and we know what they’re willing to invest in.
GEPCON EXPO isn’t a side project. It’s the direct result of that network. We’re not renting a venue and selling stands — we’re bringing in the people we’ve been building relationships with for years. That’s why the audience is different to other events.
“GEPCON EXPO is the natural extension of our mission: to create platforms where education stakeholders connect, collaborate, and actually get things done.”
— Careers Inc
Schools, universities, and government bodies have trusted Careers Inc because we don’t over-promise. When we say 1,500+ decision-makers, we mean procurement-responsible people with budget authority. That trust is what makes this event possible — and what makes it worth your investment.
When you partner with Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo, you are partnering with Careers Inc. Our name on the event is your guarantee of quality, integrity, and results.
The Careers Inc Commitment
What Careers Inc Brings to Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo
Deep Sector Knowledge
Careers Inc has built deep relationships across South Africa's education landscape — from principals and vice-chancellors to procurement officers and institutional leaders. We don't just understand the market; we are embedded in it.
Proven Event Experience
We bring proven experience in hosting impactful education events that deliver tangible results. Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo is the natural, bold extension of that legacy — bigger and more comprehensive than anything that has come before.
Commitment to Excellence
Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and service is embedded in everything we do. When you partner with Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo, you are partnering with Careers Inc — and our name is your guarantee of quality.
A Trusted Network
A network of trusted partners across schools, colleges, universities, and suppliers. This network is the foundation of Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo — and the reason we can deliver an audience of qualified decision-makers.
We Saw a Gap. We Built the Solution.
Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo was born from a clear observation: South Africa's education sector lacked a single, unified platform where all stakeholders could come together to connect, discover, and transact.
We saw an opportunity to change that. To create something bigger. Something better. Something that serves the entire education ecosystem.
The result is Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo — a bold new platform designed to be the definitive gathering for education procurement in South Africa, brought to you by Careers Inc.
Our Mission
"To create the definitive gathering for education procurement. Where decision-makers meet solution-providers. Where partnerships are forged. Where the future of education in South Africa is shaped."
Careers Inc · Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo
Connections Made
Partnerships Forged
Future Shaped
The Clear and Urgent Need We Answered
Every stakeholder in the education ecosystem was facing the same challenge — fragmentation.
Schools
Were struggling to find trusted suppliers — navigating fragmented markets with no single platform to evaluate and compare education procurement solutions.
Colleges & Universities
Were navigating fragmented procurement processes — spending significant resources without a focused, purpose-built environment for decision-making.
Student Accommodation Providers
Were searching for efficient ways to reach institutional partners — disconnected from the suppliers and solutions that could best serve their residents.
Suppliers & Solution-Providers
Were investing time and resources across multiple channels — often with inconsistent results, and without access to the right decision-makers in one room.
Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo is the answer to all of these challenges — simultaneously.
One day. One venue. One unified platform for the entire South African education procurement ecosystem.
Content That Attracts Your Ideal Clients
We are curating seven distinct content tracks to attract and retain the key decision-makers and suppliers you want to meet. These sessions run concurrently with the exhibition, ensuring a steady flow of qualified attendees to the expo floor.
Track 01
School Management Track
Track Focus
Infrastructure, IT, finance, and governance for school leaders.
Session Topics
- Effective school governance & financial oversight
- IT infrastructure and device management
- Facilities upgrades and energy solutions
- Security, safety, and compliance
- Supplier evaluation and procurement best practices
Target Audience
Track 02
Academic Track
Track Focus
Curriculum innovation, teaching resources, coding and robotics, EdTech.
Session Topics
- Curriculum alignment with CAPS and new frameworks
- EdTech integration in the modern classroom
- Coding, robotics, and STEM education
- Inclusive education and special needs resources
- Textbook and learning material procurement
Target Audience
Track 03
Higher Education & Student Life Track
Track Focus
Procurement, residence management, student services, campus development.
Session Topics
- Student accommodation development and management
- Campus procurement strategy and supplier vetting
- Student wellness and support services
- Infrastructure investment and campus master planning
- Digital transformation in higher education administration
Target Audience
Track 04
SMME, Supplier & B-BBEE Partnership Track
Track Focus
Enabling small and emerging suppliers to access procurement opportunities, build partnerships with large suppliers and OEMs, and participate meaningfully in South Africa's education supply chain.
Session Topics
- How institutions procure goods and services in South Africa
- Understanding LTSM procurement cycles and requirements
- Becoming an approved supplier
- Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) and B-BBEE models
- OEM and large supplier collaboration with SMMEs
- Building competitive supplier offerings
- Avoiding common procurement mistakes
- Positioning for subcontracting and joint bids
Target Audience
Special Feature — Track 04
OEM & Large Supplier Matchmaking Sessions
Structured sessions connecting SMMEs with large suppliers, OEMs, distributors, facilities management companies, and education service providers. Large suppliers actively attend to find partners.
Enterprise & Supplier Development Integration
- Builds a pipeline of qualified SMMEs
- Facilitates corporate–small business partnerships
- Supports supplier development in education
Outcomes-Based Programme Format
- Practical supplier workshops
- Rapid pitch sessions
- Buyer–supplier roundtables
- OEM partnership meetings
“From decision-makers to suppliers — every stakeholder in the education procurement value chain is now represented.”
All seven tracks run concurrently with the exhibition floor. Session breaks are strategically timed to drive consistent foot traffic, structured meetings, and high-value supplier–buyer interactions throughout the day.
The Educational and Economic Heart of South Africa
Gauteng is the undisputed educational and economic heart of South Africa, making it the perfect location for the country's biggest education procurement event.
Sandton, Johannesburg
Africa's richest square mile — and SA's education capital
3.8M+
Learners in Gauteng
4,400+
Schools in Province
11
Universities & UoTs
Largest Concentration
of schools, boarding schools, colleges, and universities in South Africa
1,000+
Registered independent schools with significant procurement budgets in Gauteng alone
Leading Universities
Including Wits, UJ, UP, UNISA — major procurement and infrastructure decision-makers
Rapidly Growing
Student accommodation market driven by increasing higher education enrolment
Why The Capital Hotel, Sandton?
Corner of 2nd Street and Alice Lane, Sandton
- Centrally located with easy access from the M1 highway and Gautrain
- World-class conference facilities with state-of-the-art AV equipment
- A premium, prestigious environment that reflects the importance of the occasion
- Ample secure parking and dedicated on-site event management
- World-class catering and hospitality services throughout the day
- Multiple breakaway rooms for concurrent content tracks
30 August 2026 · Sandton
The right city. The right venue. The right audience.
Everything has been considered to ensure Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo delivers maximum value for every participant.