ErgoExpo SA 2027 - conference, exhibition and roadshow

Roadshow 2027

Coming to your province

1
March 2027
Tshwane (launch)
Gauteng
2
April 2027
Durban
KwaZulu-Natal
3
May 2027
Cape Town
Western Cape
4
June 2027
Gqeberha
Eastern Cape
5
July 2027
Bloemfontein
Free State
6
August 2027
Polokwane
Limpopo
7
November 2027
Rustenburg (mining edition)
North West
Flagship
Wed-Thu 13-14 October 2027
Options: Wed-Thu 8-9 September 2027; Wed-Thu 13-14 October 2027; Wed-Thu 20-21 October 2027

Tracks

Five tracks, one agenda

Office and hybrid work
Industrial, mining and manual handling
Healthcare, dental and laboratories
Drivers and fleets
Technology: wearables, AI posture analytics, SaaS

Flagship - day 1

08:00Registration, exhibition opens, ergonomic lounge
09:00Opening and welcome - Ergonomics SA / host partner
09:20Keynote: The Ergonomics Regulations, 2019 in practice - what employers must do [speaker: Department of Employment and Labour / OHS inspectorate invited]
10:00Panel: The business case - absenteeism, COIDA claims and productivity (insurer, medical scheme, employer, physiotherapist)
11:00Tea and exhibition
11:30Track A Office and hybrid work | Track B Industrial, mining and manual handling | Track C Healthcare and patient handling
13:00Lunch, exhibition, live product demos
14:00Track A Remote-work risk assessment tools | Track B Physical demand analysis and fit-for-work | Track C Dental and laboratory ergonomics
15:30Tea
16:00Workshop: ergonomic risk assessment step by step (practical, CPD)
17:00Networking function and ErgoExpo awards

Flagship - day 2

08:30Exhibition opens
09:00Keynote: Ergonomics, mental health and productivity - mind and body at work (Cleared Mind)
09:45Panel: Drivers, fleets and road safety - Road Wellness
10:45Tea and exhibition
11:15Track A Workspace design and sit-stand evidence | Track B Wearables, sensors and AI posture analytics | Track C Return to work and case management
13:00Lunch and exhibition
14:00Workshops: manual handling trainer skills | chair and workstation fitting (CASp-style) | ergonomics for SHE representatives
15:30Closing plenary: national ergonomics agenda 2028 and launch of the Ergonomics SA assessor network
16:15Close

Roadshow day (per city)

08:00Registration and tabletop exhibition
08:45Welcome - city partner
09:00Ergonomics Regulations, 2019: duties and practical compliance
10:00Local sector panel (city-specific: ports and logistics in Durban, mining in Rustenburg, etc.)
11:00Tea and exhibition
11:30Practical workshop: ergonomic risk assessment and manual handling
13:00Lunch and exhibition
14:00Case studies and workstation fitting demo
15:00CPD assessment and close

Tickets

Delegate passes

Planning prices in ZAR excl. VAT. Ticket sales are not open - register interest to be first in line for early-bird pricing. No payment is taken.

Flagship (2 days)

2-day delegate - early bird (to 30 June 2027)R3,950
2-day delegate - standardR4,950
1-day delegateR2,950
Student / Ergonomics SA assessor-network affiliateR1,250
Group of 5+ (per delegate, standard)R4,450
Virtual pass (live stream + 90-day recordings)R1,450
Exhibition visitor (registration required)Free

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Provincial roadshow

Roadshow delegate - early birdR1,650
Roadshow delegate - standardR1,950
Student / affiliateR650
Virtual roadshow passR750

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Digital

Recordings bundle on Skills Experts LMS (per event, 12 months)R950
All-access annual digital pass (flagship + all roadshows)R2,950

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Sponsors and exhibitors

Put your brand in front of the people who buy ergonomics

1 available

Headline partner (tour naming rights)

R350,000

• 'ErgoExpo SA 2027 presented by' naming on all events
• Premium 36 sqm island stand at flagship
• Keynote slot at flagship + speaking slot at every roadshow
• 10 flagship delegate passes
• Logo on lanyards, stage, stream and recordings
• Opt-in delegate list (POPIA consent)

1 available

Platinum

R180,000

• 18 sqm stand at flagship
• Panel slot at flagship
• Tabletop at all roadshows
• 6 delegate passes
• Logo on stage, website and stream

3 available

Gold

R95,000

• 12 sqm stand at flagship
• Sponsored breakout session
• 4 delegate passes
• Logo on website and programme

5 available

Silver

R45,000

• 9 sqm stand at flagship
• 2 delegate passes
• Logo on website and programme

6 available

Roadshow city partner (per city)

R45,000

• City naming ('Durban edition presented by')
• Speaking slot
• Premium tabletop
• 4 delegate passes

5 available

Feature sponsor (lanyards / coffee bar / ergonomic lounge / app / recordings)

R30,000

• Exclusive branding of the feature
• 2 delegate passes

Exhibition stand	Early	Standard
flagship · 6 sqm shell scheme	R15,500	R18,500
flagship · 9 sqm shell scheme	R22,500	R26,500
flagship · 12 sqm shell scheme	R29,500	R34,500
flagship · 18 sqm shell scheme	R42,500	R49,500
flagship · 36 sqm space only (island)	R72,000	R82,000
flagship · Start-up / practitioner pod (4 sqm)	R7,500	R9,500
roadshow · Tabletop exhibitor (per city)	R7,500	R8,950

Sponsor or exhibitor enquiry

CPD

Continuing professional development

HPCSA (physiotherapists, OTs, medical practitioners, nurses via accredited CPD accreditors)
CPD accreditor to be confirmed. Points will be advertised only once granted.
SAIOSH
SAIOSH CPD recognition to be confirmed. Points will be advertised only once granted.
Ergonomics Society of South Africa (ESSA)
Endorsement and member CPD points to be confirmed. Points will be advertised only once granted.
SASOHN / SAIOH / EAPA-SA
Optional endorsements for occupational nurses, hygienists and EAP practitioners (TOTG holds EAPA-SA service-provider status)

Speakers

Voices on the programme

Tshepo MokitimiPhysiotherapist, founder - Ergonomics SA / Therapy On The Goconfirmed (host)
[Keynote - Department of Employment and Labour OHS inspectorate]Regulator perspectiveto invite
[Ergonomics Society of South Africa representative]Professional bodyto invite
[SAIOSH representative]OHS professional bodyto invite
[Insurer / COIDA claims specialist]Cost of injuryto invite
[Medical scheme wellness lead]Funder perspectiveto invite
[Occupational hygienist - mining]Industrial ergonomicsto invite
[Dental ergonomics clinician]Dental trackto invite
[International ergonomist - virtual keynote]Global evidenceto invite

Venues under consideration

Sandton Convention Centre (Sandton) - original 2015 venue, premium corporate draw
Gallagher Convention Centre (Midrand) - central between Johannesburg and Tshwane, large exhibition halls
CSIR International Convention Centre (Pretoria) - public-sector and research audience
Roadshow: Hotel conference venues, 1 day (shortlist per city at quote stage)

Digital layer

Virtual passes with live stream of plenary and one track
Recordings sold on the Skills Experts LMS with CPD quiz
Annual all-access digital pass
Event app with agenda, exhibitor directory and lead scanning (POPIA consent)

Who exhibits

Office furniture makers and dealersOHS, PPE and safety equipmentOccupational hygiene and AIAsInsurers and COIDA mutualsMedical schemes and administratorsIT peripherals and dockingRehab, physiotherapy and wearablesTraining providers and softwareWorkspace design and facilities

Successor to the ErgoExpo and Conference (Confex) first planned by Therapy On The Go for 1-2 April 2015 at Sandton Convention Centre.

Frequently asked questions

Is the conference CPD-accredited?

CPD accreditation is being applied for through the relevant bodies. Points will only be advertised once granted.

Can I attend online?

Yes. Virtual passes include the live stream and 90 days of recordings; recordings are also sold on the Skills Experts LMS.

How do I exhibit or sponsor?

Use the 'Become a sponsor or exhibitor' form and we will send the prospectus and floor plan.

Are prices VAT-inclusive?

No. All prices are in rand excluding VAT.

Register interest

Be first to hear when early-bird tickets open for the flagship and your city's roadshow.

Call for speakers

Practitioners, researchers, employers and suppliers - propose a session.