International Fair Trade Summit 2024
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Century City Conference Centre
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- 16 September: Pre-registration at the conference centre
- *20 September: WFTO Member only AGM
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming International Fair Trade Summit, set to take place in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. Mark your calendars and save the date for this event, which will be held from the 17th to the 20th of September 2024. This is an occasion not to be missed for anyone passionate about Fair Trade and its potential to transform the economy around the world.
Speakers:
Here are some of the esteemed speakers who will be hosting sessions at our Summit. More speakers will be added to the programme in the coming months.
Leida Rijnhout
Erinch Sahan
Rain Morgan
Izabela Ersahin
Aloysius Thebeetsile Ikalafeng
Pieter Swart
Sixolile Ngcobo
Roopa Mehta
Fredrick Masinde Oyange
Musa Mpofu
Lamiaa Melegui
Obed Tum
Zellipah Githui
Ronny Hermosa
Diana Muñoz
Mathew John
Leslye Palacios
Rudo Nondo
Robert Roberts
Sophie Tack
Nicola Probyn
Amanda Kiessel
Thembi Mnisi
Zinhle F Ndlovu
Benoit Berger
Chris Solt
Noel Oettle
Jackie May
Sally Seddon
Jette Ladiges
Tsehaye Fiseha
Christine Gent
Selyna Peiris
Johny Joseph
James Vos
Peter Hinton
Basma Barham
Tickets:
In-person: Cape Town
In-person: Cape Town | PRICE |
|---|---|
Full Summit including lunch & dinner (excluding accommodation) | € 450 |
Daily Rate: 17 – 19 September incl. lunch & dinner (Day 1 OR Day 2 OR Day 3)*
| € 125 |
Virtual: Live streaming of the plenary sessions and hybrid workshops only | PRICE |
|---|---|
17-19 September (All 3 Days) | € 50 |
- 20 September is an AGM for WFTO Members only
Frequently Asked Questions
All sessions will be in English. However, automated translations will be available for most sessions through the SpeakSee app for people attending the summit in person.
More information on how to get to the venue can be found here.
View the floor plan of the venue here.
If you require a Visa letter, please email Pieter Swart, pieter@turqle.com, the following information:
- Your full name and surname as stated in your passport
- Passport number
- Company name and address
- Duration of your visit to South Africa
- The country where you are applying for the South African Visa
WFTO recommends that all international travellers purchase travel insurance prior to travelling to South Africa.
There are still 2-bed apartments available at Axis Luxury Apartments. Please email Anschen le Roux, reservations@cchotels.co.za, if you have any questions regarding the accommodation or would like to book a single room. Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
If you are attending the summit in person, feel free to view this video and read this guide that details more information about the city of Cape Town. Book a rewarding Fair Trade Tourism holiday while in South Africa by reaching out to experienced tour operators and travel agents. Feel free to view suggested Cape Town activities here that can be booked directly through Sisonke Tours.
World Fair Trade Organization (Africa & Middle East) invites delegates participating in the summit in Cape Town and delegates participating in the Fair Trade Towns Conference in Paarl to join us on the 21st of September in a sustainable lifestyle networking Walkathon. Along the 5.2 km walk, engage with local businesses owners and conscious consumers as you take in the beautiful Paarl scenery. Participants receive a free t-shirt and goodie bag. Registrations open on 21 August. View more information here.
Tickets are non-refundable if cancelled.
We are seeking sponsorships for our summit which enables us to offer an affordable registration fee to our members and other interested participants, many of whom will find it difficult to participate due to financial and economic challenges. This funding will assist us to increase the participation and attendance in Cape Town. Therefore, we have created different sponsorship packages with the aim to make this Summit successful and inclusive. Read more here on the packages. Would you like to become an official sponsor? Send an email to summit@wfto.com
Feel free to read our latest press release here and send any media requests to summit@wfto.com.
