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It's been a while, let's SMILE

We are pleased to invite our to a special SMILE Networking Evening taking place on 23 April 2026 -an opportunity to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the Italian business community in South Africa. Hosted by COM.IT.ES in Johannesburg and the Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries , the event promises to be an evening of meaningful conversation, shared experiences, and strategic professional connections. Whether you are catching up with famili

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL EVENTS

Business Excellence Awards

Date: 15 May 2026, 18:00

Location: @Sandton Hotel (JHB)

ItalCham’s Annual Charity Gala Dinner is dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of the Italian business community. The evening welcomes ItalCham members and valued stakeholders who share a deep appreciation for the impact and success of Italian enterprise in South Africa.

Beyond celebration, the Gala serves a meaningful purpose as a platform for philanthropy, bringing the community together in support of worthy causes. In 2025, an amount of R130,000 was raised in aid of the Little Eden Foundation.

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European Chamber Golf Day

Join members of the bilateral European Chambers for a day of golf in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The day includes a post round dinner open to all European chamber members and stake holders of the EU chamber.

Johannesburg - 2026 Date TBC

Cape Town - 2026 Date TBC

Italy in Town

The authentic Italian Street Festival is a celebration of Italian culture in the heart of Cape Town. This event brings together more than 8 000 food lovers, wine enthusiasts, musicians, cultural organisations, families and unique Italian businesses to create a lively and one of a kind Italian experience.

The Italian community’s gift to the city, Italy in Town features a vibrant marketplace made up of 12 food vendors, 10 wine vendors, 6 retail/product vendors, and 3 bars, showcasing the very best of Italian cuisine, fine wines, and artisanal products. The festival also offers a variety of entertainment options for all ages, including live music and activities for children. With an anticipated attendance of at least 2 500 people per day, Italy in Town is now an official highlight on Cape Town’s annual event calendar.

Proposed Date: November 2026

Venue: Cape Quarter

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ItalCham is a dynamic organisation that offers flexible and varied sponsorship options for its events. Whether it be a service or product, ItalCham hosted events offer an excellent opportunity to expose your organisation to the Italian community.

To enquire about the sponsorship opportunities offered by ItalCham, please email:

Maahir Adams

Events and Project Coordinator

mails@italcham.co.za