CEM Africa Summit is the premier event driving transformation in customer experience across the continent. We bring together industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors to tackle the region's most pressing CX challenges and shape the future of customer engagement.
The flagship gathering took place in Cape Town from 18 - 20 August 2026, at the Century City Conference Centre.
Next on the calendar is CEM Africa, Johannesburg Edition.

















































CEM Johannesburg Edition 2026 brings Africa’s CX community to Sandton for two focused days of practical insight, senior-level discussion and high-value connection.
Expect a commercially relevant programme built around the priorities shaping customer experience today. From AI, automation and omnichannel transformation to customer insight, trust, retention and measurable ROI, the event will bring together senior decision-makers, practitioners and solution providers to share what is working, tackle real business challenges and build valuable relationships.
Join us at NH Hotel, Sandton on 10–11 November 2026 for two days of insight, collaboration and conversations designed to move CX forward.
Real, day-to-day CX challenges explored through practical and collaborative sessions.
Leadership conversations examining the most important developments shaping CX across Africa.
Explore technology supporting intelligent, connected and trusted customer experiences.
Exchange practical ideas with professionals addressing similar CX and transformation challenges.
Connect with CX professionals, innovators, solution providers and business leaders in a dedicated and focused enviroment.
Build valuable relationships with decision-makers across customer experience and transformation.
“CEM Africa 2025 was an energising and insightful experience. I really appreciated the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow CX leaders and contribute to conversations that move the industry forward. A highlight and delight, as always!”
"What an unforgettable few days at CEM Africa in Cape Town! The energy, the conversations with our valued partners, and the shared passion for reshaping customer experience through AI made this event truly special. Thank you CEM Africa for an amazing event. Great energy, inspiring sessions and brilliant conversations on the future of AI in CX."
"CEM is really the premier meeting place for Customer Experience professionals. The event always includes the most knowledgeable sector specialists as well as world-class service providers who share their experiences and successes in some of South Africa's most well-known organisations."
CEM Africa 2026 brought Africa’s CX community together for three days of insight, connection and momentum — achieving an outstanding NPS of 69.
From packed sessions and practical workshops to conversations that continued across the exhibition floor and nextworking events, the energy was electric.
CX leaders, innovators, practitioners and solution providers explored what is working, challenged established thinking and built meaningful connections with industry peers.
Across the programme, the community explored the issues defining the next phase of customer experience - from AI, automation and human-centred service to customer insight, employee experience, trust and proving measurable CX impact.
CEM Africa 2026 demonstrated the value of bringing the industry together. The quality of the conversations, openness to collaboration and connections made across the three days reflected a CX community ready to turn ideas into action.
Thank you to every delegate, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor and partner who contributed to the energy and success of CEM Africa 2026.
POST-EVENT REPORT COMING SOON
The CEM Africa 2026 Post-Event Report will bring together key event insights, highlights and outcomes from Cape Town.
The CEM Africa Awards celebrates and promotes the highest level of customer experience across Africa, striving for excellence in every touch.
The Awards evening will take place on the 10th of November 2026 at NH Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Dennis Wakabayashi
Global Voice of CX, Chief Collaborator
Team Wakabayashi, USA
CEM Africa is your platform to connect with professionals from diverse industries, united by a shared goal: to create exceptional experiences that drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
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CEM Africa is your platform to connect with professionals from diverse industries, united by a shared goal: to create exceptional experiences that drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
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Date: 20 November 2024
Location: Maslow Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg
Join us for an exciting series of workshops as the Customer Experience Africa Summit that takes to the road for a dynamic and insightful edition in Johannesburg. The sessions are designed to provide practical skills and actionable insights that can be implemented to enhance customer experience initiatives across your organisation.
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Location: NH Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg