eXpcon Cape Town 2026 - The Drumbeat of Innovation is Calling!

Get ready for a first-of-its-kind, high-energy real estate experience as South Africa makes its thrilling eXpcon debut in
Cape Town, February 17-19 2026!
This isn't just another conference--it's a bold, locally-driven celebration of community, innovation, and opportunity set against the stunning backdrop of South Africa's natural beauty.
Whether you're flying in or showing up from down the road, eXpcon Cape Town will be full of the pulse, passion, and purpose that defines eXp's global expansion. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this story's beginning--this is just the start.
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PERFORMERS
AGENDA
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration for eXpcon | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ||
| eXp Realty Fund Run in Support of Laureus Sport for Good South Africa | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | |||
| Doors Open | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | ||
| Day 1: eXpcon Cape Town | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | ||
| Welcome Address – The Beat of Africa | 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM | Andrew Thompson, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| The Ndlovu Youth Choir | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Ndlovu Youth Choir, Global Sensation | South African Treasure | Voices of Hope and Unity | |
| From Cape Point to Global Reach: Tapping into Africa's Trillion-Dollar Real Estate Opportunity | 10:05 AM - 10:25 AM | Felix Bravo, Managing Director, eXp International | |
| The View from Table Mountain: Charting the Next Decade of Global Real Estate | 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM | Lizna Nel, eXp Realty South Africa Steven Johnstone, eXp Realty South Africa Andrew Thompson, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| *KEYNOTE* We Are All Content Creators Now! The Honest Truth About Modern Marketing | 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Wendy Forsythe, eXp Realty, Chief Marketing Officer | |
| Designed in South Africa: Scaling Visual Storytelling, AI & Social for Global Reach | 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM | Sarah Hutchinson, eXp International Neil Robinson, eXp Realty South Africa Madeline Bezuidenhout, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| The Velocity of Value: How eXp South Africa Rewrote the Global Playbook | 11:35 AM - 11:55 AM | Mark Luker, eXp Realty | |
| The Borderless Brokerage: Mastering eXp's Global Referral Platform to Fuel International Referrals and Elite Closings | 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM | Carlie Fink-Maddux, eXp International Marike Wilkinson, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| *KEYNOTE* The Economic Compass: Forecasting the Next 5 Years of South African Real Estate & Investment | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Dr. Roelof Botha, Economist | Thought Leader | Keynote Speaker | |
| Lunch and Networking | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | ||
| The Four Horsemen on the Real Estate Apocalypse: How eXp Realty Reshaped the Industry in Five Years | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Steven Johnstone, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| The Global Advantage: Opening, Operating, and Scaling Countries | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Samuel Caux, eXp France Adam Day, eXp UK | |
| Future-Proofing the Agent: Mastering AI and Data-Driven Brokerage in the Cloud | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Gawie Rossouw, eXp Realty South Africa Seth Siegler, eXp Realty Andre & Lydia Vorster, AI Agent Enablers | Top Performing Agents | |
| The South Africa Data Advantage: Using Deeds Office, AVMs, and Market Trends to Price with Precision | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Hayley Ivins-Downes, Lightstone | |
| New Now and Next: Teaching Agents to THRIVE not Survive | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Renee Ruth, eXp Realty | |
| *KEYNOTE* The Mind of a Champion: Translating World Cup Winning Focus into Exponential Business Success | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Bryan Habana, Rugby Legend | World Cup Champion | Entrepreneur | Speaker Dan Nicholl, Dan Really Likes Wine / The Dan Nicholl Show | |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |||
| Doors Open | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | ||
| Day 2: eXpcon Cape Town | 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM | ||
| Welcome Address – The Beat of Africa | 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Andrew Thompson, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| The No eXcuses Mindset: Building an Empire When You Start with Nothing | 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Lizna Nel, eXp Realty South Africa Chase Winshaw, Chase Winshaw | |
| The ONE Thing in Ops: Building High-Performance Systems to Dominate the Luxury & Commercial Spheres | 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM | Mike Walters, eXp Realty South Africa Stuart Hyslop, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| Decoding the Difference: The Operational Systems and Mindset That Separate ICON from Average | 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM | Cathy Hoogenhout, eXp Realty South Africa Lizna Nel, eXp Realty South Africa Leza Ford, eXp Realty South Africa Marius Foot, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| How to Elevate Your Life in 3 Decisive Moves | 10:40 AM - 10:50 AM | Keri Shull, Founder of KS Team | |
| Mastering the Capper's Beat: High-Volume Systems from South Africa's Top Producers | 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM | Ash Rodda Shene Vorster, eXp Realty South Africa Kelly Brown, eXp Realty South Africa Gari Mudzudzu, eXp Realty South Africa | |
| Beat Yesterday: Consistency Over Perfection | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | James & Shelley Conyers, Team Leaders | 2023/2024 Top Team By Units Internationally | |
| *KEYNOTE* Leading at the Edge of the African Beat: Mastering Chaos and the Magna Carta of Exponential Growth | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Vusi Thembekwayo, 3x Best Selling Author | Entrepreneur | Investor | Global Powerhouse | |
| Lunch & Networking | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | ||
| *KEYNOTE* Building Something Bigger than Yourself: How eXp Became the Largest Brokerage in the UK | 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Adam Day, eXp UK | |
| *KEYNOTE* AI and the State of the Art: What Comes After Efficiency? | 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Seth Siegler, eXp Realty | |
| The Agent Advantage: 12 habits that separate top earners from the rest | 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Neale Petersen, REI | |
| It's Time for Africa: Seizing the Moment and Operationalizing the Vision for the Next Decade | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Jacques Esterhuyse, Director at ESi Attorneys Henno Senekal, Old Mutual Jonathan de Ridder, Snappit Shaun Rademeyer, Multinet Home Loans | |
| *KEYNOTE* How to be the Luckiest Person Alive | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Felix Bravo, Managing Director, eXp International | |
| Closing Event & South Africa Agent Awards | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Drum Cafe South Africa, World Leaders in Team Building | Masters of Rhythm & Unity Andrew Thompson, eXp Realty South Africa Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, EAWorks | Award Winning Radio Presenter | |
| Post Awards Farewell Beverages at the CTICC | 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM | ||
| eXp International Celebration (Premier Ticket holders only) | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | ||
Make the Most of Your Trip with Unforgettable Excursions!
Looking to make the most of your time in Cape Town? A range of optional excursions is available through African Agenda for those interested in exploring the natural beauty, cultural richness, and unforgettable adventures South Africa has to offer.
From scenic tours to thrilling activities, there’s something for every traveler seeking to dive deeper into this remarkable destination.
Explore more. Experience more. Your South African journey starts here!
Please note: Excursions and hotels are not included in your event registration and must be booked separately. Bookings begin on July 15th, 2025.

Kick Off eXpcon Cape Town with Purpose

Join us on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 for eXp Realty Fund Run in Support of Laureus Sport for Good South Africa -- a vibrant 5KM fun run along Cape Town's iconic Sea Point Promenade.
More than just a run, this event celebrates health, community, and giving back. Proceeds and awareness support the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which uses the power of sport to uplift youth and communities across South Africa.
👟 Open to all eXpcon registrants
🌅 Start/Finish: Sea Point Promenade (next to Queen’s Beach parking area)
🎽 Distance: 5KM walk/run
🎁 Goodie bags, hydration stations & feel-good moments guaranteed!

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