Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo Invited Delegates 2026
Invited Delegates Programme

Join South Africa's Most Influential Education Gathering

Secure your place as an invited delegate at Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo 2026 — a curated, premium experience for education leaders, procurement officers, and institutional decision-makers.

30 August 2026
The Capital Hotel, Sandton
08:00 – 16:00
R1,750 per person
Register as Delegate
What You Get

Everything Included in Your R1,750 Delegate Pass

Your delegate pass is an all-inclusive experience — from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, every detail is handled.

R1,750

per person, incl. VAT

Full day access

Full Day Programme Access

Access to all plenary keynote sessions, panel discussions, and breakaway tracks tailored to your sector.

Dedicated Exhibition Floor Access

Walk the full expo floor and meet 100+ vetted education suppliers across every procurement category.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Use our matchmaking platform to pre-schedule one-on-one meetings with the exhibitors most relevant to your institution.

Full Catering Included

Welcome brunch, morning coffee stations, seated networking lunch, and afternoon refreshments included.

Official Event Programme

Receive the full Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo exhibitor catalogue, digital flipbook, and session summaries for post-event reference.

Structured Networking

Facilitated one-on-one and small-group networking sessions with other education leaders from across Gauteng.

CPD Recognition

Attendance certificate and CPD hours available for qualifying delegates in applicable professional categories.

Delegate Goodie Bag

Curated delegate bag with resources, offers, and tools from leading education suppliers.

Your Peers

You Will Be in a Room with South Africa's Education Leaders

Every delegate at Gauteng Education Procurement Convention and Expo is a verified education professional. This is not a public trade show — it is a curated gathering of South Africa's most influential procurement decision-makers, all in one venue on one day.

1,500+

Delegates expected

100+

Education exhibitors

7

Content tracks

School Principals & Deputy Principals
University & College Leaders
Government Procurement Officers
Student Accommodation Managers
CSI & Foundation Managers
SETA & Skills Development Authorities
ECD Centre Owners & Trainers
Special Needs School Heads
Facilities & Operations Managers
Session Preferences

Choose Your Content Tracks

Tell us which sessions interest you most. Your preferences help us optimise seating and exhibitor matchmaking — you're always welcome to attend any track on the day.

Track 1

School Leadership

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • The Evolving Role of the Principal: From Pedagogy to Procurement
  • Boarding School Excellence
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • Special Needs Education
  • Future-Proofing Your School
Primary School PrincipalsSecondary School PrincipalsCombined School Principals

Track 2

Student Accommodation & Housing

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • The Booming Off-Campus Student Housing Market: Opportunities & Challenges
  • Technology for Student Housing: Management Software & Smart Building Solutions
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • On-Campus Accommodation: PPP Models, Upgrades & Student Experience
  • Furnishing & Equipping Student Housing: Durability, Design & Budget
Private Student Accommodation DevelopersProperty Investors & Fund ManagersStudent Housing Operators & Managers

Track 3

College & FET Leadership

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • The Skills Revolution
  • Workshop Equipment & Vocational Training Resources
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • Student Support & Enrollment
  • Facilities & Infrastructure for Colleges
Private College Principals & OwnersFET College Principals & RectorsTVET College Programme Coordinators

Track 4

IT & Technology Leadership

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • Network Security & Cybersecurity
  • Hardware Procurement
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • Coding, Robotics & STEM
  • Institution Management Systems
IT Managers (Schools, Colleges, Universities)IT DirectorsNetwork Administrators

Track 5

Finance & Operations

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Backup Power & Solar Solutions
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • Furniture, Transport & Facilities
  • Financial Services for Education
Bursars & Finance ManagersProcurement OfficersFacilities Managers

Track 6

Sports & Extracurricular

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • Building Holistic Schools: Sports, Wellness & Beyond the Classroom
  • Sports Equipment & Facilities Procurement
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • Wellness & Mental Health
  • Extracurricular & Enrichment Programs
Sports Directors & CoachesExtracurricular CoordinatorsWellness & Counselling Managers

Track 7

SMME, Supplier & B-BBEE Partnership

Session 111:15 – 12:30
  • Accessing Education Procurement: How Institutions Buy and How to Get on Their Lists
  • Enterprise & Supplier Development: B-BBEE Models and ESD Opportunities
Session 214:00 – 15:15
  • Building a Competitive Supplier Offering: Positioning for Subcontracting & Joint Bids
  • OEM Collaboration: How Large Suppliers Partner with SMMEs
SMME Suppliers (LTSM, Furniture, Services, EdTech)Local Manufacturers & Service ProvidersTownship & Emerging Businesses

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Supplier or SMME business?

Register via the dedicated Track 07 — SMME & B-BBEE pathway

SMMEs, local manufacturers, distributors, and B-BBEE-certified suppliers should use the dedicated SMME registration form — it captures your B-BBEE level, business type, and attendance goals for better matchmaking.

SMME Registration
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Secure Your Delegate Registration

Space is limited and demand is high. Complete this form to reserve your place. A confirmation invoice will be sent to your email address. Full payment is required to confirm your registration.

Delegate Pricing

R1,750per person

All prices include VAT. Full payment required to confirm.

  • Full day conference access
  • Exhibition floor access
  • Full catering (brunch, lunch, refreshments)
  • Official event programme & catalogue
  • Delegate goodie bag
  • CPD attendance certificate

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Total Investment

R1,750

A confirmation and payment invoice will be sent to your email address.