Thrive by WHX 2025: Igniting An African Health Revolution

Africa’s premier healthcare event, World Health Expo (WHX) Cape Town (formerly Africa Health), opens this week, 2-4 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). With more than 8,000 attendees, 600+ exhibitors, and speakers from 60+ countries, WHX Cape Town and WHX Labs will showcase the most urgent and promising changes reimagining African healthcare.

WHX Thrive 2025

For over 15 years, Africa Health has connected Africa’s healthcare ecosystem. Now reimagined as WHX Cape Town, the event continues that legacy with a bold new ambition. Held in the heart of the Western Cape, WHX Cape Town will bring together local talent and global pioneers to explore breakthrough innovations, build transformative partnerships, and shape the future of care from a region rich in ideas and opportunity.

Thrive by WHX is South Africa’s premier health and wellness experience. Throughout the event, you’ll find the latest sports gear, wellness solutions, and learn from top athletes to power up your health journey.

Congress

Thrive Congress is a high-energy, three-day platform that celebrates the power of movement, mindset, and human potential.  The 2025 Congress will feature specialized conference tracks, each focused on key topics at the intersection of wellness and performance.

The World Longevity Summit Thrive brings together visionaries, clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders at the forefront of the longevity revolution for two transformative days of insight, connection, and innovation.

Spanning science, technology, and integrative health, this immersive summit explores how modern medicine, personalized therapies, and cutting-edge data converge to extend not just lifespan -but healthspan. Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner, innovator, entrepreneur, or wellness advocate, Thrive offers a front-row seat to the next frontier in human vitality.

With featured speakers like Dr. Danny Meyersfield, Dr. Kamlen Pillay, Dr. Duncan Carmichael, and Dr. Craige Golding, expect the brightest minds and boldest voices to spark change and inspire healthier lives.

Move, Train, and Thrive with HYROX

To ensure that you’re getting your steps in throughout the congress, HYROX joins Thrive by WHX as their Strategic Partner, bringing their signature training style, high-energy workouts, and community-focused approach to the heart of the event.

Across three days, expect interactive HYROX classes, dynamic partner activations, and inspiring expert talks from top athletes and trainers – all designed to challenge, energize, and connect people through movement.

Lira – Live at Thrive by WHX

In addition to the amazing speakers and various exhibitions, those attending Thrive will be able to enjoy an unforgettable evening of soul, rhythm, and inspiration. This is all thanks to an exclusive live performance by Lira, South Africa’s multi-platinum artist and global music icon, taking place on Day 2 of Thrive by WHX.

Set in an intimate venue with only 1,500 spots available, this special event promises an evening of powerful music, magnetic stage presence, and uplifting energy, all within the dynamic atmosphere of Auditorium 1 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Secure your spot and be part of a night that celebrates the power of music, connection, and wellness here.

Join Thrive

Dates:

• Tuesday, 2 Sep: 9 am – 6 pm
• Wednesday, 3 Sep: 9 am – 5 pm
• Thursday, 4 Sep: 9 am – 4 pm

Price:

Absolutely free. Simply register for the conference here.

Location:

Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town