Days 1–2
Conference
Practical insight across forest management, silviculture, fire, harvesting, logistics, markets and carbon.
Next edition · 2028
Focus on Forestry 2028
African forestry, working in the field.
Three days of practical forestry insight, industry connection and live field demonstrations.
Save the date
4 April 2028 – 6 April 2028
Tuesday through Thursday
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Venue announcement pending
Why attend
From the conference hall to the plantation
Focus on Forestry connects ideas, suppliers and working equipment around the operational decisions forestry people make every day.
Built for the operating value chain
Forest managers
Forestry contractors
Growers and landowners
Researchers and academics
Technology and equipment suppliers
Consultants and public officials
Days 1–2
Outdoor exhibition
Meet machinery, nursery, fire, input and technology suppliers beside the conference venue.
Day 3
Live demonstrations
See harvesting, planting, fire and processing equipment working in real plantation conditions.
Programme overview
Three days, one practical agenda
Conference insight and supplier conversations lead into a full day of equipment and field demonstrations.
Day 1
Conference & exhibition
- 08:00Opening: resilient and productive African forestry
Day 2
Conference & exhibition
Detailed session announcements are coming soon.
Day 3
Live demonstrations
- 08:30Harvesting system demonstration · Slot A
- 10:00Planting and silviculture demonstration · Slot A
- 12:00Harvesting system demonstration · Slot B
Registration & pricing
Choose your event pass
Register once for your digital pass, payment status, programme, maps and event updates.
Delegate portal
Access your digital pass
The portal stays closed until you open it. Sign in with your email and access code, or create a new company booking.
Digital pass & payment
Programme & maps
Braai & event orders
Live event messages
Day 3 safety & colleague passes
Lost your access code? Talk to the Focus events team for assistance.
Sponsor · Exhibit · Demonstrate
Sponsor, exhibit or demonstrate
Choose an opportunity and tell the organising team who to contact. Prices include VAT and your application is subject to availability and approval.
2026-based draft for 2028 · prices include VAT
Step 1 · Choose how you want to take part
Step 2 · Pick a package
Sponsor opportunities
Build visibility across the conference, field day and event communications.
Platinum
R 100 000
incl. VAT
Subject to organiser approval
- Up to 20×20m
- 7 complimentary seats
- Front-wall banners
- Programme front cover
- All print/electronic publications
- Website logo and link
- Field-day exhibit/demo, first choice; two 10-minute conference presentations
Gold
R 75 000
incl. VAT
Subject to organiser approval
- 15×10m
- 5 complimentary seats
- Conference side-wall banners
- Programme front cover
- All print/electronic publications
- Website logo and link
- Field-day exhibit/demo after Platinum; one 10-minute conference presentation
Silver
R 50 000
incl. VAT
- Conference site plus 10×10m field-day site
- 2 complimentary seats
- Conference back-wall banners
- Programme back cover
- Print/electronic publications
- Website logo and link
- Field-day static exhibit or demo included
Keynote speaker sponsor
Price on request
Proposal-based package
- Constructed for the accepted proposal
Braai refreshment sponsor
R 20 000
incl. VAT
Per evening; two opportunities
- Brochure, signage and website recognition
- Banners at braai venue
Lunch break sponsor
R 25 000
incl. VAT
Per day; two opportunities
- Conference brochure
- Dining-room banners during lunch
Coffee break sponsor
R 17 000
incl. VAT
Per break; four opportunities
- Conference brochure
- Coffee-room banners during break
Ready to apply?
Select an opportunity above and the short application form will open here.
Join Focus on Forestry 2028
Three connected days for the people shaping productive, resilient African forestry.
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