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Book your Table for the SAISC Steel Awards 2026
Every industry has that one event.
The event where deals are discussed over dinner. Where long-standing industry relationships are strengthened. Where clients are hosted. Where teams celebrate achievements. And where the very best projects, companies and professionals are recognised by their peers.
For the steel construction industry, that event is the SAISC Steel Awards.
On 29 October 2026, industry leaders, engineers, fabricators, merchants, architects, developers, suppliers and clients from across Southern Africa will gather at Centre Court, Emperors Palace for an evening dedicated to excellence in steel construction.
This year is particularly special.
As the SAISC celebrates 70 years of steel leadership in Southern Africa, the 2026 Steel Awards will not only showcase the most outstanding projects completed over the past year, but also honour the people, companies and partnerships that continue to shape our industry’s future.
Whether you are entertaining clients, rewarding your team, strengthening business relationships or simply wanting to be part of the industry’s premier celebration, the Steel Awards offers a unique opportunity to connect with the people driving steel construction forward.
Because while projects win awards, relationships build industries.
Why attend?
- Celebrate the very best in steel design, engineering, fabrication and construction
- Connect with industry leaders and decision-makers from across the value chain
- Host clients and colleagues at one of the industry's most respected events
- Recognise the achievements of your team and your peers
- Experience an evening of prestige, excellence and celebration
- Join the industry as we celebrate 70 years of steel leadership
For many organisations, the Steel Awards has become the perfect year-end celebration – combining networking, recognition, entertainment and industry pride in one unforgettable evening.
Event details
Please note that these dates are indicative and subject to change.
Date
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Venue
Centre Court, Emperors Palace
Time
17:30 – 22:00
Dress Code
Black Tie Through the Eras
In celebration of 70 years of the SAISC, we invite guests to interpret black-tie elegance through any era from 1956 to the present, or into the future.
Choose an era, incorporate a subtle period detail, or simply attend in timeless traditional black tie.
From classic 1950s glamour and sophisticated 1970s tailoring to contemporary formalwear or a steel-inspired vision of the future, guests are encouraged to make the interpretation their own.
Elegant interpretation is encouraged. Fancy dress is not required.
Traditional black tie is entirely appropriate, and guests are not expected to hire or purchase costumes. The interpretation can be as subtle or as bold as you choose.
Black, midnight blue, platinum, silver and metallic accents are encouraged in keeping with the Steel Awards 2026 aesthetic, although guests are welcome to select colours appropriate to their chosen era.
Bookings close on 9 October 2026.
Booking fees
Single seat bookings
- SAISC member rate: R1 750.00 (excl. VAT) per seat
- Non-member rate: R1 950.00 (excl. VAT) per seat
Table bookings (10 seats per table)
- SAISC member rate: R17 500.00 (excl. VAT) per table of 10
- Non-member rate: R19 500.00 (excl. VAT) per table of 10
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be provided if cancellation occurs 30 days before the scheduled date. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to the scheduled date, a 50% refund will be granted. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after that time.
The Steel Awards consistently attracts the leading names in steel construction. Secure your place early and join us for an evening celebrating excellence, quality, innovation and 70 years of steel leadership.
Find out more or reserve your seat or table today.