Join us in Cape Town for an unrivalled maritime festival that fosters networking, collaboration, and celebration within the maritime industry. Experience a blend of premium events designed for fundraising and community building, set against the stunning backdrop of South Africa's coast.
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Maritime Review Africa is bringing HELMfest to Cape Town in 2026. The festival will be curated to serve as a unique platform for networking, collaboration, celebration, and fundraising within the maritime industry. Join industry professionals for a series of engaging activities designed to strengthen connections and drive innovation. Come and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to maritime excellence.
We are bringing back the South African Maritime Awards as one of the flagship events of the festival to celebrate excellence and innovation.
A day of Maritime Masterclasses will help foster knowledge sharing and provide opportunities to learn more about the industry.
The focus of HELMfest is on engagement, networking and collaboration. This is not a talk fest - it is a do-fest.
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HELMfest features a variety of events, including networking sessions, workshops, masterclasses and fundraisers focused on the maritime industry.
HELMfest will take place annually. The inaugural festival is scheduled for May 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Interested sponsors can contact us for opportunities tailored to your business.
Yes, we welcome volunteers to help ensure the smooth operation of the festival. Please apply through our website.
Yes, you can apply to see whether your maritime event fits with our vision of HELMfest and colocate it.
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