True North delivered a world-class official dinner for 500 international heads of delegation and dignitaries attending the first-ever G20 Summit hosted on African soil. An experience that proudly celebrates the warmth of ubuntu through South Africa’s excellence in food, music and design.
G20 Heads of Delegation Official Dinner
in collaboration with DIRCO, The Presidency & the G20 Delegation
- End-to-end event management
- Multi-stake holder engagement
- Creative Concept and Design
- Technical Production
Host a world-class formal state dinner and create a space where leaders could step away from policy discussions, share good food and revel in the warmth, rhythm and creativity that makes South Africa unmistakably unique.
Deliver a seamless hospitality experience that reflected South African heritage, innovation and humanity for global leaders at the first G20 on African soil. Strict state guest management aligned to the Presidency and VIP protocol
Deliver curated touchpoints infused with contemporary South African flair. True North transformed the venue into an inviting gathering rich in local flavour.
- Three-course, chef-driven plated local menu.
- A curated list of South African top wines.
- Cocktails and mocktails heroing indigenous botanicals.
- Live orchestral works, choirs and a headline performance from Able Selcoe.
- Décor showcasing contemporary local crafts and textures.
True North handled full end-to-end event management: creative concept and design, venue décor and technical production, entertainment management, culinary partnerships with kitchen setup, staff training, DIRCO/Presidency coordination, VIP protocols, security oversight, logistics and full on-site operations.
A landmark evening of generous South African hospitality that deepened global ties through an experience of local culinary, artistic and ubuntu spirit, marking the continent’s inaugural G20 with sophistication, soul and unmistakable character.