The Forum Company is set to open a new events space, The Forum Hyde Park, by mid-October.

This was announced by The Forum Company MD, Glynis Hyslop, at a recent media and trade event.

According to Hyslop, the Forum Hyde Park - located within the Hyde Park Shopping Centre - is set to be an urban sanctuary featuring sophisticated green and white marble, roof-top gardens, and adaptable spaces suitable for both leisure and corporate events.

“The Forum Hyde Park is poised to become a premier destination for events in Johannesburg, providing a sophisticated setting for both intimate gatherings and large-scale corporate functions.”

Hyslop adds: “With its modern amenities and versatile spaces, it is designed to meet the diverse needs of today's event planners and clients who want something unique and special in a high-end and central location.”

The Forum Hyde Park will officially join the other The Forum venues - The Campus in Bryanston, The Forum Alice Lane, White Light, The Kitchen L’antico Giardino in Lanseria, and Embassy Hill in Cape Town - which host an array of events ranging from conferences and corporate meetings to weddings and cultural fairs.

Revamped Forum The Campus

Hyslop also shared details on the extensive upgrades and refurbishments to the company's flagship venue, Forum The Campus in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Having hosted over 2.7 million people since it's opening 21 years ago, this multi-faceted venue, set within light-filled courtyards, can be scaled to host any event - from intimate dinner parties, to fashion events, product launches, cimema-style conferences and more.

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.
• 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.
• New lighting installations: Modern lighting throughout the venue ensures a warm and welcoming environment as well as being more sustainable.