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Together for a healthier world

Health starts here

Name: World Health Expo - Cape Town
Start: 2025-08-31
End: 2025-09-02
Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre

2 - 4 September

Thrive by WHX

Bringing together fitness, wellness, longevity, and real-world health, Thrive is designed to support the way we live now. This is where science meets sport, and where better living begins.

Experience expert-led talks featuring Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport., high impact workouts, recovery zones, and immersive wellness experiences - all designed to inspire, energise, and empower you to thrive at every stage of life.

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Thrive’s experts, athletes and innovators

From peak performance to breakthrough thinking, explore how our community of experts, elite athletes, and forward-thinking innovators are redefining wellness.

Bryan Habana

Rugby Great

Akinola Maja

FIT Africa

Ant Middleton

Dricus Du Plessis

Gisèle WERTHEIM AYMéS

World of Longevity Magazine & Media

Dr Joshua Awesome

Juandre Kruger

Rugby Great

Dr Kamlen Pillay

InUversal Group

Kevin Lerena

Kevin Teixeira

Warehouse Gym

Mandla Ntlanganiso

South Africa Boxing Association

Matthew Stone

Puma South Africa

Mlondi Mashinini

HYROX South Africa

Mo Gawdat

OneBillonHappy

Dr Phathokuhle Zondi

PCZ Consulting (Pty) Ltd.

Rene Naylor,

Dr Tara Swart Bieber

Trustee for charity

Themba T. Gorimbo

Zimbabwe

Big energy, real experiences, and expert insights

What's waiting for you at Thrive?

Thrive lands in Cape town for the very first time, bringing together a global community of passionate individuals, thought leaders, and innovators - all shaping the future of sport, wellness, and how we live well, longer.

Build your network with the best

Connect with industry leaders, expert coaches, and global brands. Meet the minds shaping new approaches to health, and how we live well, longer.

Get hands-on with the latest in fitness and wellness

Test breakthrough gear, wearables, and recovery tools. See it in action, try it for yourself, and discover what's making an impact today.

Learn, train, and push your limits

Join expert-led sessions on fitness, recovery, nutrition, mindset, and AI in sport. Walk away with practical insights you can use every day.

Fuel your ambition, elevate your impact

Grow your career, your community, or your business. discover fresh ideas, build connections, and take your goals to the next level.

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The numbers

10,000

Attendees
4,000

Square metres
300+

Exhibitors
8

Conferences

Sports Ministerial

Round table session

Ministers engage in high-level dialogue on key policy issues, share national strategies, and advance the global sports agenda.

HYROX

Champions and community

Challenge your limits, embrace the energy, experience the evolution, together we rise.

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Put your brand in spotlight

Explore our range of high-impact sponsorship opportunities to amplify your brand’s presence at Thrive.

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Ten product sectors

What's on show at Thrive?

Explore the products and innovations helping you move better, recover smarter, and live well.

Fitness/Sport Equipment & Accessories

Biohacking & Wearable Tech

Nutrition & Supplements

Recovery & Sports Medicine

Beauty & Self-Care

Outdoor & Adventure Sports

Women's Health

Performance Optimisation & Coaching

Holistic & Alternative Therapies (including CBD)

Mental Wellness & Mindfulness

SA's sports & wellness community

Who you'll meet at Thrive

Thrive is the central hub for South Africa's booming health and wellness community. Looking for new products, unique services, or just want to find your tribe of fitness fanatics? This is the place to be.

Health experts

Bodybuilders

Influencers

Investors

Distributors

Retailers

Studio & gym owners

Schools & universities

Fitness enthusiasts

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Supported by the trailblazers and game-changers of the sports world.

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Title partners

Event brochure

Need more details?

Everything you need to know about the latest sports and wellness event in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Explore Thrive by WHX

Conferences

Ignite your innovation

The ultimate sports, longevity & wellness congress

Sponsorship

Watch your brand Thrive

Put your brand in the spotlight at Cape Town's largest health and wellness exhibition.

News

WHX Insights

Find out what's trending in the world of healthcare.

Exhibit at Thrive

Ready to Thrive?

Have a game-changing sports or wellness solution? Book your stand at Thrive by WHX today to reach new customers, partners, and opportunities for exponential growth.

Why exhibit

Thrive by WHX

Cape Town, South Africa

Opening times

Tuesday, 2 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Wednesday, 3 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Thursday, 4 Sep: 9am - 4pm

WhatsApp (Message only): +20 1029346455
[email protected]
Phone: +20 223226904
Support hours: 9am-5pm Egypt time, Sunday to Thursday.

About us

World Health Expo is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy

WHX is committed to safeguarding your privacy and will never sell or provide any personal data (including email, phone, address) to any third parties. Any third party claiming to sell or have access to attendee information should be treated as fraudulent and reported immediately.

About us

World Health Expo is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy

Health starts here

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Location

Sports Ministerial

Round table session

HYROX

Champions and community