IAE Media, Events & Incentives has won the Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa award at the Africa MICE Awards 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, ahead of its 20th anniversary in 2027.
IAE event specialists Sibongile Rabotapi and Olona Bodlo accept the Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa award at the Africa MICE Awards 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya.
The Johannesburg-based company received the accolade at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony held during the Africa MICE Summit. IAE event specialists Sibongile Rabotapi and Olona Bodlo accepted the award on behalf of the company.
IAE was nominated in three categories, including Best AV & Tech and Best Business Event Organiser, and took home the award for Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa.
Bringing Africa’s business events industry together
Hosted at the Tembo International Convention Centre, the five-day summit brought together professionals from across the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
Under the theme “Building Africa’s MICE Ecosystem for Trade, Investment & Innovation”, the programme provided a platform for industry dialogue, networking and collaboration on the future of business events across the continent.
For IAE, the award marks a milestone in a business journey that began in 2007. The company delivers conferences, corporate events, stakeholder engagements and incentive travel programmes, combining strategic planning, creative execution and destination expertise.
Celebrating the team behind the experiences
The achievement is a shared moment of pride for the IAE team and reflects the care and commitment its people bring to their work.
Delivering business events requires coordination across suppliers, venues, logistics, programmes and guest experiences. IAE’s approach centres on bringing these elements together to translate client objectives into thoughtfully planned and executed experiences.
The award also offers an opportunity to acknowledge the clients, suppliers and industry partners who have supported the company’s journey.
Approaching two decades in business
IAE will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027. As it approaches this milestone, the company continues to focus on creating events that connect people, strengthen relationships and support clients’ business objectives.
The recognition in Mombasa adds a significant achievement to that journey, as IAE looks towards its next chapter in business events and incentive travel across Africa and internationally.
About IAE
IAE Media, Events & Incentives is a South African events management and incentive travel company based in Johannesburg. Established in 2007, it delivers conferences, corporate events, stakeholder engagements and incentive travel experiences.
