Mediatech Africa has confirmed that co-owner Simon Robinson has returned full-time as Exhibition Director.
With the show set to run from 1-3 July 2026 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre, Johannesburg, after a six-year hiatus, Robinson returns to the fray after spending time project-managing large-scale productions and events, and serving as Business Development Manager at one of South Africa’s major AV distributors.
“Stepping out of the organiser role for a season let me see the industry from other angles,” Robinson stated. “Running projects on the ground and spending time in distribution gave me a better feel for the pressures and timelines our exhibitors and buyers face. That perspective will help shape how we deliver 2026.”
Reflecting on the event’s pause, Robinson commented: “We kept Mediatech off the calendar until the industry could support a show that meets our visitors’ expectations. Mediatech isn’t your average B2B expo and we weren’t going to bring it back half-baked.”
With offices now based at Langhams in Fourways, Robinson has hit the ground running – catching up with past exhibitors and advancing venue planning. “2026 is about getting the industry back in the same room and doing real business,” he added. “I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and building on what we’ve achieved in the past.”
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