The Events Safety & Compliance Workshop, hosted by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) in collaboration with SAACI, is designed to provide event organisers, venues, suppliers and industry professionals with practical knowledge on event safety, compliance, risk management and legislative requirements.

The workshop will explore key aspects of planning and delivering safe, compliant and successful events, including:

• Event Safety & SASREA 2010
• Food Safety – COAs and compliance requirements for vendors
• Event Security – PSIRA-registered event guards
• Medical Services – SANS risk matrix
• Traffic Management Plans
• Technical Compliance – audiovisual requirements and temporary structures
• Noise Pollution and event sound management
• Waste Management – cleaning, waste plans and recycling

The session provides an opportunity to strengthen compliance knowledge, reduce event-related risks and promote safer event practices, while encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing across the business events industry.

Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 @ 08:30 for 09:00

Venue: Town Lodge – Six Pillars Conference Centre, Gqeberha

Limited attendance: Approximately 25 delegates

SAACI Members: Free | Non-Members: R150