Africa Coastal Marine Tourism 2026 – Day 2
Explore Africa’s Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026 — a flagship event unlocking opportunities in sustainable coastal and maritime tourism. Set to take place from March 18–20 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, it brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and global stakeholders to foster innovation, trade, and inclusive economic growth.
Venue Info
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Prince Alfred Road, North End, Gqeberha, South Africa
View on MapSchedule:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Exhibition Continues
● 09:00 – 16:00 | Exhibition Continues(Please note that there are dedicated breaks for walkabouts during the exhibitions, as parallel sessions should not be disturbed by the noise from the exhibition stands)
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Speaker Room 1
Sustainability & Innovation (Facilitated by Dr Lynn Jonas)
Blue Economy & Sustainable Marine Tourism1. DFFE
2. Dr Gary Koekemoer – Wilderness Foundation Africa
3. Ms Mihlali Mbageni – NMU PHD Candidate (Strategies to Improve Coastal and Marine Tourism Sustainability in the Nelson Mandela Bay Coastal Region)
4. SANCOB
5. Sustainable Seas Trust
Dr. Lynn Jonas
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Coffee Break & Exhibition Walkabout
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Speaker Room 1
Sustainability & Innovation (Facilitated by Dr Lynn Jonas)
Climate Resilience & Coastal Protection1. Mr Jake – Raggy Charters)
2. Dr Rose Manyevere – Nelson Mandela University
3. Dr Denise Schael – Institute for Coastal Marine and Research
4. Mr Wayne (Township, Village & Coastal Community Tourism)
5. WESSA :TBC
Jake Keeton
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Speaker Room 2
Skills, Enterprise & Inclusion (Facilitated by Ms Anelisa Vena)
1. Dr Malwande Nkalitshana - Skills Development & Institutional Partnerships2. TVET College Representative
3. Innovation, Technology & Smart Destinations (CATHSETA)
4. Bayworld: TBC
5. Madibeng Local Municipality
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Coffee Break and Exhibition Walkabout
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Speaker Room 2
Skills, Enterprise & Inclusion (Facilitated by Ms Anelisa Vena)
1. Philasande Runeli (Empowering Coastal Communities through Blue Tourism in NMB) – NMU PHD Candidate2. Hartees Boat Company
3. Youth & Women in Marine and Coastal Tourism
4. Francina (TBC)
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Conference Wrap Up
1:45 pm
Vote of thanks & Closure
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
