Cape Town: The Cape Town International Convention Centre

The CTICC was established in 1999 as the Cape Town International Convention Company, with the primary objective of forming a world-class international convention centre in Cape Town.

The CTICC officially opened its doors in June 2003. It was developed through a partnership between the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape provincial government. Strategically situated near the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and integrated with major infrastructure and hotels, including the Westin, it’s an ideal hub for global MICE events.

The Venue

CTICC is renowned for its expansive and versatile event spaces and has flexible uses for meetings, incentives, conferences and expos in Cape Town.

• Exhibition Space: Approx. 11,200 m² (121,000 sq ft), designed column-free and divisible into smaller halls, equipped every 4.5 m with power, water, and data access

• Ballroom: A modular Grand Ballroom spanning 2,000 m² with flexible layout options

• Auditoria: Two-tiered auditoria with seating capacities of 1,500 and 600

• Breakout and Meeting Rooms: Includes up to 33 breakout rooms and approximately 20-44 meeting rooms, adaptable in size depending on the event

• Catering & Amenities: On-site catering, restaurants, conservatories, and lounges enhance event logistics and comfort

Recognition for MICE events

Over the years, CTICC has hosted multiple MICE events ranging from international congresses to meetings and events and has solidified its position as Africa’s premium conference venue. The CTICC has delivered huge economic impact through high-profile events, such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup draw and the 2023 Netball World Cup.

In 2024, Cape Town ranked 35th globally for international association meetings, with CTICC hosting nearly 60% of South Africa’s total MICE events.

Alternative Venue Recommendations

• Rooftop on Bree
  • Our outdoor deck and balcony measure 150m² and our indoor covered space is 250m²
  • Maximum 120 pax
  • In-house furniture, tech and 6m bar
• Cape Business Centre
  • The largest space is the auditorium at 56m² and hosts up to 45 pax
  • They also provide smaller meeting spaces and boardrooms for more intimate events
  • Onsite catering, furniture and tech
  • The Iconic Cape Business Centre is situated on the water’s edge in the V&A Waterfront, Cruise Terminal
• One & Only
  • Luxury hotel and event space located on the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
  • The Ballroom is the largest space and can host up to 140 pax
  • Smaller meeting spaces and boardroom
  • Full-service event space including on-site catering, furniture and tech
• Lichtenstein Castle
  • Unique, fully exclusive medieval castle overlooking the harbor in Hout Bay
  • The ballroom has a capacity approximately 250 pax standing
  • Five on-site accommodation rooms
  • 30 mins (ish) from central Cape Town
• Cavalli Wine Estate 
  • Vineyard, picnics and oyster pairings in Stellenbosch
  • Huge event space with a 600-cinema-capacity conference room
  • 40 mins (ish) from central Cape Town

Private Dining Event Space

• Aubergine Cape Town
  • Exclusive use of the restaurant or function venue
  • Ability to host up to 80 pax
  • Smaller private dining spaces for 10-50 guests
• Pigalle Cape Town
  • ‘Cape Town’s largest indoor restaurant venue’, accommodating up to 350 pax
  • Full in-house stage and resident jazz band and DJ
  • Located by the V&A Waterfront
• The Silo Hotel
  • The Wisdom Room is a glass-fronted private dining room which can comfortably host up to 22 guests
  • Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner set menus
  • Iconic luxury located on the V&A Waterfront

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve taken a business trip or incentive to South Africa.

Travel information

• Direct flights 15hrs
• NYC time -6 hours
• Best all year round

DMCs

• MC South Africa
• SW Africa DMC