The Catalyst Difference

Global Vision,

African Excellence.

At Catalyst Events, your vision meets our global perspective and unparalleled African excellence.

We are driven by a bold mission: to position South Africa as a premier global events destination. For our clients, this means we deliver international-caliber events infused with the unique vibrancy and opportunities of our home.

We don't just meet global standards, we strive to set them, right here in Africa.

Your Success, Our Blueprint

Purpose-Driven Partnership

We act as a dedicated extension of your team. By first understanding your core objectives, we build a strategic partnership focused on achieving your specific 'why'.

Strategic Creativity & Modern Value

Our creativity is always purposeful. We deliver fresh, innovative event concepts and modern solutions that are designed to maximise your return on investment.

Proactive Expertise & Seamless Simplicity

We simplify the entire planning process by foreseeing challenges before they arise. Our team's proactive expertise ensures a seamless and stress-free journey for you.

Complete Visibility & Control

You are always in control. We ensure complete visibility with candid communication and detailed progress updates from start to finish.

Deep South African Insight

Our deep local insight and elite vendor network in Cape Town and across South Africa deliver unmatched quality and cost-efficiency for your event.

Commitment to Impact & Joy

We believe joy is the ultimate ROI. We deliver meticulously planned events that are not only results-driven but are also vibrant, engaging, and memorably fun.

Working with Catalyst Events was an absolute pleasure. Their team delivered seamless execution, creative flair, and had a wonderfully calm and professional demeanour from start to finish. Their ability to adapt in the moment and deep understanding and consideration of our vision truly brought our 2025 Tribuo Sessions to life in the most powerful way. I couldn't recommend them more as a partner.

Karen Meiring

★★★★★

Executive Chairperson (Tribuo)

People you'll genuinely love collaborating with.

A great event is born from a great partnership. We're the kind of people who work to understand your vision and care about your success as if it were our own.

Expect a process built on candid communication, creative collaboration, and a shared commitment to making the journey as successful as the event itself.

Mishkah Verschuur

As the creative heart of Catalyst Events, Mishkah provides the spark of vision for every project.

Drawing on years of high-end industry experience, her role is to craft unforgettable events centered on impact and connection. She is the architect of "goosebump-inducing moments," transforming grand ideas into flawlessly executed, breathtaking realities.

Meet Your Event Alchemists

Janu Opperman

As the operational power behind the vision, Janu is the strategic engine that ensures the creative spark ignites flawlessly.

His expertise in business operations, strategy, finance, and marketing is focused on building robust frameworks that empower creativity.

Janu's focus on streamlined processes and measurable results ensures that every visionary event is also a resounding strategic success.

"The Creative Spark"

"The Strategic Engine"

Ready for Unparalleled Success?

Catalyst Events go beyond simply managing logistics. Partner with us to transform your vision into an extraordinary, impactful, and truly unforgettable reality.