MacDay on the Road 2026
Join the macadamia industry for an exciting day of research insights, innovation and meaningful connections.
MacDay on the Road 2026 is bringing the industry closer to you, with a series of one-day events across South Africa’s four major macadamia-growing regions:
- Mpumalanga: 8 September 2026, Nelspruit, The Capital Mbombela
- Limpopo: 10 September 2026, Polokwane, The Ranch Resort
- KwaZulu-Natal: 17 September 2026, Durban, Premier Splendid Inn
- Western Cape: 22 September 2026, Wilderness, ANEW Resort
Agenda
The day includes the following agenda:
- 06:30–08:00 Registration
- 08:00–17:00 Conference and Annual General Meeting
- 17:00–22:00 Dinner
A detailed programme will be shared in due course.
Register on the SAMAC website: www.macday.samac.org.za/regsitration
Sponsorships and Exhibitions
Through the MacDay on the Road format, sponsors benefit from both national visibility and regional depth, allowing for more targeted interaction and stronger relationship-building within the industry.
Available packages include:
- Platinum (R250 000)
- Gold (R150 000)
- Silver (R100 000) – Sold Out
- Bronze (R60 000)
- Lunch and Dinner Area branding opportunities (R50 000 each)
Visit the SAMAC website for package details: www.macday.samac.org.za/sponsors
Exhibition opportunities are reserved exclusively for confirmed sponsors and remain subject to venue-specific space availability.
Should a sponsor require additional space for machinery, large product displays, demonstrations, or other exhibition requirements, SAMAC will assess the available venue capacity and, where feasible, provide a revised quotation for the additional space in consultation with the sponsor.
About MacDay 2026 On the Road
MacDay is the flagship platform for industry engagement, bringing together growers, handlers, researchers, and stakeholders to share insights and align on the priorities driving the future of the South African macadamias.
The 2026 programme is grounded in two core objectives:
- Addressing current realities – providing practical insight into production challenges, market conditions, and industry dynamics.
- Strengthening industry alignment – ensuring growers are informed, engaged, and part of key discussions, including levy renewal and market development strategies.
In response to current pressures and the need for more practical, accessible engagement, the 2026 event moves away from a single central conference to a regional format in the key macadamia-growing areas of South Africa.
At its core, MacDay 2026 is about connection between regions, growers, on-farm realities and global market positioning.