Agri-Expo and the Western Cape are proud to welcome the world of agriculture to South Africa for the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, taking place from 1st to 5th November 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.
Registration officially opens today, 3 November 2025, with early bird rates available until 30 April 2026. Delegates from South Africa and other African countries will enjoy a special regional offer, in recognition of the host continent.
A FIRST FOR CAPE TOWN AND A WIN FOR AGRITOURISM
Hosted by Agri-Expo, in association with the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC), the biennial conference will bring together agricultural leaders, policymakers, researchers, and next-generation innovators from across the Commonwealth.
“This is a first for Cape Town, and Agri-Expo is immensely proud to be your host,” says Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo and Trustee of the RASC. “The Western Cape offers an inspiring setting where agriculture, innovation, and world-class tourism meet. As the gateway to agriculture in Africa, South Africa is ideally placed to connect high-level delegates with the continent’s vast potential and diverse agri-economy.”
As one of South Africa’s most productive and competitive provinces, driven by a thriving food and beverage manufacturing sector, a strong export base, the Western Cape employs more than 200,000 people in agriculture. With a fertile agricultural hinterland, major international port, and proximity to African markets, the province plays a vital role in regional food security and trade.
A GLOBAL GATHERING FOR AGRICULTURAL COLLABORATION
Sir Nicholas Bacon, Chairperson of the RASC, said: “I am delighted that the 2026 RASC Conference will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, and I look forward to it enormously. Hosted by Agri-Expo under the theme ‘Opportunities of Change in a Connected World: From South Africa to the World’, the event promises to be an exceptional week of discussion and connection. With the pre-tours adding depth of interest and breadth of quality, delegates can expect an inspiring programme.
The challenges facing agriculture are remarkably similar wherever we are in the world – this conference provides a valuable platform to share experiences, explore solutions, and forge lasting friendships.”
WORLD-CLASS VENUE AND PROGRAMME
The award-winning Century City Conference Centre, voted Africa’s most sustainable venue, will host the main conference. Delegates are encouraged to book early for the Pre-Conference Tour (29–31 October 2026) in Stellenbosch, a uniquely personal agricultural experience with limited numbers. Programme highlights include the CEO Conference and Next Generation Conference at FNB Portside, followed by plenary sessions and networking events in Century City.
Previous RASC Commonwealth Agriculture Conferences have been held in Edinburgh (UK), Brisbane (Australia), Edmonton (Canada), Livingstone (Zambia), and Singapore.
For registration and further information, visit www.rasc2026.com or www.agriexpo.co.za.
Photo captions and credits
1. Sir Nicholas Bacon, Chairperson of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC), Chris Fourie, Agri-Expo President and RASC Trustee, and Breyton Milford, Agri-Expo General Manager and RASC Trustee.
2. The 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, taking place in Cape Town in November 2026 will bring together agricultural leaders, policymakers, researchers, and next-generation innovators from across the Commonwealth.
3. Agri-Expo General Manager and RASC Trustee Breyton Milford at the 30th Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Edinburgh, UK (2024).
4. Prof Jude Capper, award-winning livestock sustainability consultant and speaker at the 30th Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Edinburgh, UK (2024). Delegates can look forward to an inspiring programme in Cape Town in 2026.
5. The 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, to be held in Cape Town in November 2026, includes a pre-conference tour in Stellenbosch.
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- Breyton Milford, Agri-Expo General Manager and RASC Trustee
