The Gauteng Agroprocessing Convention and Expo 2026, hosted by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), will take place from 2–3 July 2026 at Emperors Palace Conference Centre. Approximately 500 delegates are expected to attend.

The Expo aims to:

• Mobilise public-private partnerships to drive investment, growth, and job creation in the agroprocessing sector.
• Develop a unified agenda for agroprocessing sector development across Gauteng and the City Region.
• Institutionalise collaboration through sector-specific roundtable engagements.
• Strengthen linkages between SMMEs and potential funders to support commercialisation and business growth.