17-18 March 2027 - Sandton Convention Centre

A Decade of Connecting Africa's Healthcare Industry

Celebrating a decade of connection, innovation and healthcare progress

SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027

10 YEARS OF SAPHEX.
ONE LANDMARK EDITION.

Experience two days of innovation, industry insight and new opportunities across Africa’s healthcare ecosystem.

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17–18 MARCH 2027Sandton Convention Centre · Johannesburg, South Africa
4,500+Healthcare Professionals
200+Exhibitors
110+Expert Speakers
2Unmissable Days

Pharmaceutical manufacturing · Africa

About SAPHEX

SAPHEX is the leading event for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in South Africa and the SADC region. It brings together key players, decision-makers, and suppliers from across the industry, showcasing the latest innovations in API, excipients, packaging, and machinery.

As the go-to event for professionals, SAPHEX offers opportunities to network, explore new advancements, and grow in the African pharmaceutical market. With growing international participation and a focus on Pan-African collaboration, SAPHEX continues to be the top platform for the region’s pharmaceutical industry.

South Africa and the SADC region
Pharmaceutical manufacturing focus
International and Pan-African participation
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One ecosystem. Endless opportunities.

Seven healthcare events. One powerful platform.

Explore every part of the healthcare value chain in one place—from pharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmacy to hospitals, diagnostics and digital health.

ONE REGISTRATION · FULL ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE EVENT ECOSYSTEM

Choose your journey

What do you want to achieve?

Whether you are looking for new solutions or new customers, SAPHEX puts the right people and opportunities within reach.

Attend SAPHEX

Discover innovation, learn from industry leaders and build valuable connections across Africa's healthcare market.

  • Meet 200+ leading suppliers
  • Access seven co-located events
  • Attend expert-led conference sessions
  • Connect with peers and decision-makers
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Prime stand positions are now being allocated

Exhibit at SAPHEX

Put your brand in front of qualified healthcare buyers, distributors, procurement teams and industry leaders.

  • Reach 4,500+ healthcare professionals
  • Launch products with maximum impact
  • Build an African sales pipeline
  • Secure year-round brand visibility
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Building on a record-breaking 2026

See the energy. Experience the opportunity.

SAPHEX brings together the people, products and ideas transforming healthcare. Watch the 2026 highlights and discover why the industry returns year after year.

High-value connectionsAcross the healthcare ecosystem
Live innovationProducts, technology and solutions
Industry insightFrom Africa and beyond

Watch the Highlights

Visitors and exhibitors at SAPHEX 2026Watch the 2026 event highlights

SAPHEX 2026 Insights

Voices from across the pharmaceutical ecosystem

In partnership with
Southern African Laboratory Diagnostics AssociationSociety of Medical Laboratory Technology of South Africa
New for 2027

Shaping the future of laboratory diagnostics in Africa

The SALDA Laboratory Diagnostics Forum connects laboratory professionals, suppliers, researchers and decision-makers across diagnostics, pathology, molecular testing and point-of-care testing.

Conference and exhibition focus

Where healthcare innovation becomes practical progress

Discover solutions, insights and collaborations addressing the priorities shaping healthcare across Africa.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

APIs, excipients, packaging and compliant production.

Clinical & Hospital Care

Devices, infrastructure and patient-centred care.

Digital Health

AI, connected care and digital transformation.

Laboratory Diagnostics

IVDs, pathology and point-of-care solutions.

Pharmacy & Primary Care

Professional practice and community-based care.

African Market Access

Partnerships, regulation and regional growth.

Trusted by industry leaders

Meet the brands already shaping SAPHEX

Join leading global and African healthcare companies at the 10-Year Anniversary Edition.

Platinum & Gold Sponsors

Starrate Healthcare
Kirsch Pharma
AstraZeneca
Bidvest International Logistics

Silver & Bronze Sponsors

A-Thermal
Sabinsa
MC Pharma
Strategnos
Testo

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before joining SAPHEX & Co-Located Events 2027.

When and where is SAPHEX 2027?Date and venue

SAPHEX takes place on 17–18 March 2027 at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Does one registration include all seven events?Event access

Yes. One registration provides access to all seven healthcare events across the complete SAPHEX event ecosystem.

Who should attend?Audience

The event is designed for pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals, pharmacists, GPs, hospital leaders, laboratory professionals, buyers, distributors, procurement teams and decision-makers.

Is visitor registration free?Registration

Trade visitor registration is free. Complete the online registration form to secure your entry before the event.

How can my company exhibit or sponsor?Exhibiting

Use the Book Your Stand or Request the Floor Plan buttons to contact the event team and discuss available exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.

17–18 March 2027 · Sandton Convention Centre

Be part of the landmark 10-Year Anniversary Edition.

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