The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is a large convention center in Cape Town, South Africa. As a destination of choice for conferences, exhibitions and business events on the African continent, the CTICC is a purpose-built facility and driver of the knowledge economy in Africa.
The centre takes up approximately 6.1 ha (15 acres) in the city's Foreshore region, which forms part of Cape Town CBD. The center is within easy reach of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and numerous major hotels.
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Facilities and Expansion
The convention centre has exhibition and trade show space of approximately 11,200 m2 (121,000 sq ft) that can be divided into multiple conference or banquet venues; a Grand Ballroom, which can be divided by soundproof partitioning. Catering is offered at the premises.
Due to the success of the CTICC it was expanded in 2010. The centre has undergone an impressive expansion project. A second round of expansion work is due to begin in February 2015 and was completed during 2017. The new, state-of-the-art facility, CTICC 2, is now operational and is set to further the centre’s reputation for hosting the highest number of international conferences in Africa.
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With its expansion, CTICC 2, now operational, the centre offers a 140,855m2, venue complex to make every congress, exhibition, and banquet a truly memorable experience, leaving lasting impressions. CTICC 1 and CTICC 2 will become a fully-integrated event venue complex which can operate as a single venue or two completely independent facilities.
Key Events and Significance
The CTICC has hosted numerous significant events, solidifying its status as a global conference hub. It hosted the Final Draw of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on 4 December 2009. Guests in attendance included Nobel peace prize winners, former State President FW De Klerk and Desmond Tutu. The CTICC was also announced as the venue host of the 2023 Netball World Cup.
In recent years, Cape Town has been increasing in popularity as a destination for conferences and meetings. In 2013, the centre hosted 537 events, an increase from 514 in 2012. The report highlighted that Cape Town hosted 58 such meetings in 2024, comprising 60% of the total hosted across South Africa that year. Cape Town, and by extension the CTICC, has become a global conference hub, and a highly desirable place to host delegates for meetings.
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Future Developments
In 2025, the City of Cape Town announced that it was investigating selling its shareholding in the CTICC. The 72.7% stake, valued at an estimated R885 million, would be sold to private investors to continue operating the center.
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