Players from the global cigar industry should already mark 23 to 25 October 2026 in their calendars. In May, Messe Dortmund announced that it would be expanding the Cigar Culture Summit to South Africa.
Further details have now been confirmed: the format, which made its successful debut at InterTabac 2025, will not only take place in Dortmund on 14 September. Just around one month later, Johannesburg will become a meeting point for the national and international cigar industry.
New perspectives on market development, innovation and long-term international cooperation. An exclusive space for exchange and networking. Direct access to industry knowledge and new business potential. And a wide range of inspiration through insightful presentations, expert discussions, educational workshops, brand presentations and exclusive tasting experiences. All this is offered by the Cigar Culture Summit with a three-day programme in South Africa. And not only for manufacturers, distributors and specialist retailers: the Cigar Culture Summit Africa is also aimed at industry newcomers and passionate aficionados who value the exchange with like-minded people and exceptional cigar enjoyment.
The event brings together the minds, makers and visionaries driving the industry forward: master blenders and tobacco experts, brand founders and owners, distributors and market leaders, innovators from the retail and lounge sectors, specialists in spirits and food pairings, executives from the luxury and hospitality industries, media representatives, storytellers and influencers. All this will take place in the metropolis of Johannesburg, which is increasingly developing into one of Africa’s most dynamic luxury markets and a gateway to premium consumers across the continent. In the growth market of Africa, the city combines economic influence, international connectivity and a growing appreciation for premium cigar culture.
The date and venue have been confirmed. The most important information is already available on the website. Work is now beginning on the program for the Cigar Culture Summit Africa. The InterTabac team has already secured valuable industry partners who will ensure that participants benefit from in-depth expertise, practical insights and forward-looking impulses. From exploring the craftsmanship behind premium cigars to gaining valuable insights into industry trends and emerging markets. From the harmonious pairing of fine cigars with spirits to discovering hidden aromas and flavour nuances. From the journey of tobacco from seed to masterful craftsmanship to the people behind the world’s finest cigars.
Among the sponsors already confirmed are companies such as Gran Habano Cigars, C.L.E. Cigar Company, Tabacalera del Oriente, and the International Cigar Sommelier Institute.
