17-18 March 2027 - Sandton Convention Centre
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Why SAPHEX?

Why exhibit at SAPHEX?

Put your business at the heart of Africa’s healthcare industry.

Connect with pharmaceutical manufacturers, buyers, distributors, procurement teams and healthcare decision-makers at the landmark 10-Year Anniversary Edition of SAPHEX & Co-Located Events.

4,500+Healthcare Professionals
200+Exhibitors
110+Expert Speakers
2Unmissable Days

South Africa · SADC · Africa

Where the industry comes to do business.

SAPHEX is the established business and networking platform for companies working in, supplying and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing across South Africa and the SADC region.

In 2027, SAPHEX returns as part of a powerful seven-event healthcare ecosystem—giving your business access to opportunities beyond a single market segment and placing your solutions in front of thousands of relevant professionals.

Qualified connectionsMeet buyers, specifiers, distributors and decision-makers with real business needs.
Cross-sector reachEngage pharmaceutical, pharmacy, hospital, diagnostics and digital health audiences.
African market accessBuild visibility and partnerships across South Africa, SADC and wider African markets.
Year-round exposureExtend your presence through pre-event promotion, event engagement and post-show visibility.

A platform built for growth

Why exhibit at SAPHEX 2027?

Turn two focused days into meaningful conversations, stronger market visibility and a pipeline of new commercial opportunities.

01

Reach the right audience

Present your business directly to professionals sourcing products, technologies, services and supply-chain partners.

02

Generate quality leads

Meet prospects face-to-face, understand their priorities and start conversations that can develop into long-term business.

03

Showcase innovation

Demonstrate machinery, ingredients, packaging, cleanroom, laboratory and manufacturing solutions in a live environment.

04

Strengthen your brand

Increase credibility and visibility by positioning your company alongside leading African and international healthcare brands.

05

Build partnerships

Connect with manufacturers, agents, distributors and strategic partners looking to collaborate and grow across the region.

06

Understand the market

Gain direct insight into investment priorities, regulatory developments, emerging technologies and customer demand.

One ecosystem. Endless opportunities.

Meet decision-makers across the healthcare value chain.

One exhibition presence connects your business with professionals attending SAPHEX and all co-located events.

Pharmaceutical ManufacturersProcurement TeamsPharmacistsHospital LeadersLaboratory ProfessionalsGPs & CliniciansEngineers & Technical TeamsDistributors & AgentsGovernment & RegulatorsHealthcare Investors

Seven healthcare events · One powerful platform

Make your presence count

More than exhibition space.

SAPHEX gives exhibitors a focused platform to build awareness, demonstrate expertise and create business momentum before, during and after the event.

Launch products with impactPut new products and solutions in front of an active, targeted professional audience.
Create live brand experiencesUse demonstrations and face-to-face engagement to make your offer tangible and memorable.
Support your sales pipelineAccelerate conversations with existing customers while opening doors to new accounts and territories.
Amplify your visibilityExplore sponsorship and promotional opportunities designed to extend your reach across the event campaign.
10YEARS OF SAPHEX

A landmark edition

Be visible when the industry celebrates ten years of progress.

The 2027 edition will bring together a decade of relationships, innovation and healthcare progress. Secure your position early to access the strongest available stand locations and maximise your involvement in this milestone event.

Prime stand positions are now being allocated

Put your brand where Africa’s healthcare industry comes together.

Join 200+ exhibitors at SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027 and start building the connections that move your business forward.