Our dynamic 7-storey conference facility provides the most comprehensive choice of wedding, event and conference venues in Johannesburg.
The Sandton Convention Centre has more than 22,000m² of flexible event space, making it perfectly suited to meetings, conventions and exhibitions as well as special events such as banquets and weddings.
It is equipped to host a full range of functions over four levels, with as many as 10,000 visitors at a time. Ample secure parking is available, with nearly 11,000 parking bays in a parking arcade adjoining the Sandton Convention Centre.
An Award Winning Conference Venue In Johannesburg
The award-winning centre is designed to exceed the expectations of our visitors. The interior design and well-balanced architecture reflects generous space, ease of movement and a sense of flow. Its luxurious, contemporary Afro-chic décor makes it as well suited to corporate events as it is to elegant weddings. The ambience is further enhanced by a permanent art collection of more than 100 authentic works by world-renowned Southern African artists. We also provide easy access and full amenities for delegates with disabilities.
The Ballroom at the Sandton Convention Centre is an elegant and luxurious space with a sophisticated ambience that makes it one of the best special events and wedding venues in Johannesburg.
The uninterrupted space of the magnificent triple-volume Ballroom, its beautiful hand-woven wall coverings and its capacity to host up to 1,500 guests make it a perfect venue for hosting a formal dinner or gala event. For more traditional conference style events in Sandton, The Ballroom can also host 1,100 delegates in a ‘schoolroom’ set-up.
Simultaneous Events In One Remarkable Venue
One of the most notable event and conference venues in Sandton, the Ballroom is adaptable to numerous seating and size configurations. Its mobile interior partitioning and soundproofed interior walls allow for more than one event to be staged simultaneously without interruption. The Ballroom foyer can host up to 770 guests for a cocktail event or can be made available for breaks between conference sessions.
If you’re looking for a sophisticated and elegant wedding venue in Johannesburg we invite you to view our services and amenities and to find out more about our approach to hosting truly unforgettable weddings.
Proving to be a popular option for central Sandton conferences, committee meetings and strategy sessions, our five Committee Rooms offer contemporary surroundings and efficient facilitation.
Our Committee Rooms, situated two floors above the Ballroom, can be configured in cinema, schoolroom, banquet and cocktail style set-ups, depending on the number of guests and the configuration best suited to the purpose of your meeting.
The Committee Rooms range in size from 81m2 to 229m2 and can accommodate between 10 and 200 guests. They are suitable for business purposes or as breakaway rooms. These venues have been successfully used to host smaller seminars, high-level committee meetings and important strategy sessions requiring complete privacy.
The Pavilion is a grand and inspiring venue suited to large-scale special events, product launches, theatre productions and concerts in Johannesburg.
This special events venue is on the top level of the Sandton Convention Centre and can provide seating for up to 4,500 guests. The uninterrupted, generous space allows for ease of movement and gives a sense of flow.
Enhanced Acoustic Quality
Setting itself apart as a leading indoor concert and special events venue in Johannesburg, the Pavilion offers advanced technology in a superior setting. The Pavilion rests on an award-winning, specially engineered ‘floating’ floor that enhances acoustic quality and ensures that even the loudest concerts won’t be heard on the lower levels.
The venue is serviced by heavy duty elevators and an access tunnel which allows sound and stage equipment and seating to be set up with ease. Sturdy catwalks, overhead rigging and ample power outlets are in place to support the latest in theatre and audio-visual technology.
An Outstanding Special Event
A combination of advanced technology, an inspired setting and the warm professionalism of our staff ensure our clients can host an outstanding and successful event in Johannesburg. Whether it’s a media event, a live theatre production or product launch, The Pavilion is one of the finest venues in South Africa.
The Sandton Convention Centre is one of the most versatile conference venues in Johannesburg and is comfortably capable of hosting multiple events simultaneously, whether large conferences or smaller business meetings.
Our Johannesburg conference centre incorporates several boardrooms which can be arranged to accommodate small business meetings for 10 people as well as venues which can accommodate 200 guests. These boardrooms can also be used as breakaway rooms for training seminars and day conferences.
The boardrooms adjacent to The Ballroom and The Bill Gallagher Room can be set up in different configurations to accommodate your needs. Our distinguished, contemporary meeting spaces will set the perfect tone for a productive conference.
The Sandton Convention Centre’s professional and experienced staff are on hand to assist with creating the right setting for your business meeting, whether you prefer a more formal business-like environment or a more relaxed and informal approach.
We invite you to make an enquiry regarding the hire of one of our boardrooms for your next business meeting.
The SCC has hosted some of the largest and most successful exhibitions and trade shows in our spacious, well-equipped venue in Johannesburg.
Our Exhibition 1 venue ensures convenient setup for exhibitors and ease of access at street level for visitors. The venue includes 5,430m² of floor space, a ceiling height of 6.5m and ample overhead rigging fixtures as well as electrical outlets and climate control.
A non-intrusive system of pillars, set at 18m intervals, bring services like water, wet waste, normal and three-phase electrical power and telecoms links within easy access to exhibitors. Communication links include digital, analogue and ISDN lines. Floor hatches are spaced at 9m intervals, also providing access to these services, and any number of these can be interconnected.
If you’re looking for a well-equipped space for a trade show, or exhibition venue hire in Johannesburg, we invite you to make an enquiry so we can discuss your needs.
The 5,050m2 Exhibition 2 venue at the Sandton Convention Centre is not only ideally suited to exhibitions and trade shows but can also be easily adapted and utilised for a variety of large scale contemporary functions. The space offers adaptability and a high-level of amenities that lends itself to practically any venue requirement.
Our venue is technologically advanced and discreetly offers exhibitors full connectivity - including ISDN, analogue and digital telecoms links via pillars and floor hatches. The venue is air-conditioned and fully equipped with electrical outlets and rigging overhead.
The space is serviced via pillars, bringing electrical power, water, wet waste and telecoms links. Exhibition visitors also have access to an adjacent restaurant gallery overlooking the venue from one side.
Get in touch with our events team to find out more about how we can meet your venue requirements and help you to host a successful event in Johannesburg.
The Bill Gallagher Room is a sophisticated and elegant ideally suited to parties, functions, cocktail events and weddings in Johannesburg.
With an area of 568m2, abundant natural lighting through glass doors and classically elegant décor, The Bill Gallagher Room is a popular wedding venue. As a party venue, it can accommodate 400 guests for cocktails, 230 guests at a formal dinner or 240 people in a schoolroom style set-up.
The relaxed and distinguished atmosphere of the venue is enhanced further by the generous, private balcony. Guests are welcome to step out on to the balcony during daytime and evening events.
The Bill Gallagher Room has a history of hosting successful and memorable events including birthday and anniversary celebrations, weddings and breakfasts. Catering is one of the many services we offer, with a range of delicious dishes and menus available.
