PPE Conference 2026

Date: 10-11 March 2026
Venue: Emperors Convention Centre, Kempton Park, Johannesburg

South Africa’s first ever conference for the Personal Protective Industry proudly brought to you by the Southern African Protection Equipment Marketing Association (SAPEMA) and Safety First Association (SFA).

Protecting people and enhancing performance through elevating PPE Standards, Practices and Technologies.

PPE isn’t optional, it’s essential!

This conference will be of benefit to companies caring for the wellness and safety of their employees and wanting to keep in line with the law, and for employees wanting an improved knowledge of PPE and to know and understand their rights.

This conference is aimed to equip both small and large corporations, including:

• Government departments (Including water, fire services, disaster management etc)
• Regulatory and Research Institutions
• Universities
• Mining
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Oil and gas
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Aviation and maritime
• Road and rail transport
• Forestry
• Food processing/storage and many more…

View our Sponsorship | Exhibition Stand Prospectus HERE
View Exhibitors Floor Plan HERE