The Forum Unveils Major Refurbishment
The Forum, one of South Africa’s leading events and conferencing companies, is proud to announce the completion of a significant refurbishment at its flagship venue, The Forum The Campus. This stunning refurb was unveiled at an exclusive Sensory Experience in July where guests enjoyed the new Daily Conferencing Menu, participated in a pickling activity with the Chef, watched our brand new Advert at the refurbished auditorium with enhanced audio-visual upgrades.
Revamped Forum The Campus; A Blend of Sophistication and Innovation: Set within light-filled courtyards, The Forum The Campus now boasts a major refurbishment designed by Tonic under the guidance of Managing Director Glynis Hyslop.
The refurbishments and renovations include:
- New seating and styling: The gallery and bar areas have been refreshed with contemporary seating and styling, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Advanced audio-visual upgrades: The larger auditorium has been fitted with state-of-the-art AV equipment, ensuring top-notch presentations and events.
- Updated seating: The smaller auditorium now features comfortable new seating, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.
- New carpeting: The entire venue has been outfitted with new carpets, adding to the elegant ambiance.
- Sophisticated colour palette: A refined neutral palette, enhanced with muted blues and greens providing a perfect backdrop for The Forum’s art collection, which includes works by some of South Africa’s top emerging artists, many acquired at the Turbine Art Fair over the years.
- Replanted courtyards: The courtyards have been replanted to create serene, green spaces for relaxation and socialising.
- New lighting installations: Modern lighting throughout the venue ensures a warm and welcoming environment as well as being more sustainable.
Natural light still remains a key feature of The Campus, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced mood, productivity, and overall well-being. The venue’s design maximises natural light, creating a perfect environment for any occasion.
A Commitment to Excellence and Sustainability
The Forum’s dedication to sustainability is woven into its very DNA with the Sustainability Strategy serving as a foundation for assessing and achieving ambitious goals, aiming to decrease waste, address climate change, and create a positive social impact. This dedication was highlighted during Chef Michelle Strydom’s sustainability presentation, where she engaged guests in an insightful food waste activity.
A Philosophy of Fine Food and Memorable Events
The Forum’s food philosophy is centred on offering healthy, fresh food sourced from local suppliers and their kitchen gardens. The menus are designed to nourish both body and mind, featuring reduced fat, sugar, and salt options, free-range ingredients, and no harmful additives. In 2019, The Forum proudly became the first African company to receive a Gold Healthy Venues certification from the World Obesity Foundation (WOF), demonstrating its commitment and dedication to creating healthy environments for both clients and staff.
Delicious and nutritious food is at the heart of every event hosted by The Forum. Whether it’s an intimate dinner party for eight or a conference for a thousand delegates, The Forum ensures every event is memorable and extraordinary. The Forum have also pioneered the concept of incorporating wellness into events, with activities such as yoga stretching, breathing exercises, meditation, and even local Pilates classes or rounds of golf.
The Forum Company:
Creating Extraordinary Shared Experiences
The Forum Company is celebrated for its innovative approach, exceptional cuisine, service excellence, and superior event planning and execution…
This event exemplified our commitment to these standards. Miss Mosh of MyOpenClozet delivered a captivating runway presentation, showcasing her stunning gowns to represent each of our venues. Miss Gates of Organic Touch by MissGates transformed one of our smaller conference spaces into a beautiful setting for a product launch, while Anke of Hudu Skincare ensured guests received her luxurious organic products as take-home gifts.
The Forum’s mission is to craft memorable experiences marked by warmth, style, friendliness, and genuine care, ensuring each event is truly exceptional. With its recent revamp, The Forum The Campus is poised to be the premier venue for countless extraordinary events in the future.
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