According to recent research, Africa is growing by leaps and bounds as a MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions) destination, with the concurrent rise in the number of state-of-the-art convention centres to meet this demand.

So if you are doing any kind of business travel in Africa, whether your field is finance, petroleum, mining or media, there is a good chance you’ll be spending time at a convention centre, either as an attendee or as a meeting organizer.

Here are a few of the best convention centres in Africa, from Calabar to Cape Town.