Registrations are now open for the region’s dedicated branding and marketing exhibition, Modern Marketing 2026, where brands build momentum. The event is taking place 8-10 September (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
This is Africa’s focused marketing expo for marketing professionals to see the latest developments and innovations in: marketing, branding and technology including advertising, media, promotional products, branded apparel, AI design and content technologies, marketing technology, signage, displays, visual communications, print, production technologies, digital experience and engagement, and retail and shopper marketing.
Supercharge Your Marketing At The Modern Marketing Power Hour
Industry leaders will share their expertise and insights in the ever-evolving field of marketing at the free-to-attend Modern Marketing Power Hour, taking place in Hall 3 at Gallagher Convention Centre. Book your slots here.
Anisa Fielding, IMM Institute
Topic: The African Consumer Decoded
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 12:30-13:30
Fielding is an accomplished marketing, communications, social media, e-learning, and learning and development professional with extensive experience spanning a range of industries Her career portfolio includes experience with respected organisations such as Repassen18, Edelman, Darkstar Advertising and Communications, Y&R, The Brand Union, MTN, Absa, the South African Post Office, Telkom, and the MultiChoice Group, where she has contributed to impactful marketing, communications, and business development initiatives across diverse sectors.
John Faia, General Manager, Mall Ads
Topic: Rethinking Retail Spaces and Retail Marketing
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 12:30-13:30
As foot traffic patterns shift and e-commerce continues to place pressure on physical retail, malls are having to reinvent their value proposition. This talk explores how treating physical retail space as a structured media network, rather than simply a leasing asset, is reshaping the economics of shopping centres, with implications for retail marketing, and shopper engagement.
Tendai Rukwava, Founder and CEO, Coral Communications
Topic: Responsible AI in Marketing: The Governance Framework Every Brand and Agency Needs
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 12:30-13:30
While AI is a powerful tool, PR and marketing should still be human-led. Building a human-led, AI-supported business requires an AI usage policy to set up clear rules and terms of engagement up front. Learn about the frameworks your company should have in place to protect client data, prevent plagiarism, ensure responsible use, and more.
Please register online for free attendance to the Modern Marketing Expo, taking place 8-10 September, 9am-5pm at Gallagher Convention Centre. The event is co-located with: Sign Africa, FESPA Africa, Africa Print and Graphics, Print and Sign expos.
MODERN MARKETING EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
https://modernmarketingexpo.co.za
