Brief
IAE Media wins Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa at Africa MICE Awards 2026
The Johannesburg‑based firm received the award during the Africa MICE Summit, ahead of its 20th anniversary.
By Felo News Desk · Published
IAE Media, Events & Incentives was named Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa at the Africa MICE Awards 2026, held in Mombasa, Kenya, according to bizcommunity.com.
What happened
The award was presented at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony of the Africa MICE Summit, a five‑day event hosted at the Tembo International Convention Centre. IAE was nominated in three categories – Best AV & Tech, Best Business Event Organiser and Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa – and secured the latter. Company representatives Sibongile Rabotapi and Olona Bodlo accepted the trophy on behalf of the Johannesburg‑based firm.
What the reports add
The article notes that the summit’s theme, “Building Africa’s MICE Ecosystem for Trade, Investment & Innovation”, aimed to foster industry dialogue and collaboration across the continent. It also highlights that the award marks a milestone for IAE, which was founded in 2007 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027.
What was said
No direct quotations were included in the source.
How it came about
IAE’s growth since its 2007 launch has involved delivering conferences, corporate events, stakeholder engagements and incentive travel programmes, combining strategic planning, creative execution and destination expertise. The recognition in Mombasa adds a significant achievement as the company looks toward expanding its events and incentive travel portfolio across Africa and internationally.
Key facts
- IAE Media, Events & Incentives won Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa at the Africa MICE Awards 2026. (bizcommunity.com)
- The award ceremony took place in Mombasa, Kenya, during the Africa MICE Summit. (bizcommunity.com)
- IAE was nominated in three categories and secured the award for Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa. (bizcommunity.com)
- Company representatives Sibongile Rabotapi and Olona Bodlo accepted the award. (bizcommunity.com)
- IAE was founded in 2007 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “IAE named Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa at Africa MICE Awards 2026”
