Supplier open days
Supplier open days give renal-care teams a chance to see equipment and consumables in person before deciding what may suit their unit. On this page we explain what these listings usually include, who they help, and how to choose which open days are worth your time.
What supplier open days are for
Open days are usually the most practical way to view renal-related equipment, consumables and support options without committing to a full course or conference. For nurses, technicians, unit managers and doctors, they offer a closer look at how products are handled, cleaned, stored and used in day-to-day work. You can often compare layouts, accessories and service arrangements far better in person than from a brochure.
Our calendar brings these listings together in one place for teams in Bloemfontein and across South Africa. Each listing is there to help you decide whether the session looks relevant to your role. We do not run the open day ourselves and we do not take bookings. The listing will point you to the organiser for booking and event details.
What you can expect in a listing
Each open day listing is meant to give enough detail for a quick decision. That usually includes the location, the type of session and a booking link to the organiser. Some open days are better suited to technical staff, while others are more useful for clinical teams or managers looking at procurement and workflow.
- Venue details so you can judge travel time and parking or transport needs.
- A short summary of the main focus, such as equipment viewing, product updates or practical demonstrations.
- Who the session is likely to suit, for example technicians, nursing staff, unit managers or mixed teams.
- A link to book directly with the organiser.
- Any notes that help you plan attendance, such as limited spaces or a shorter half-day format.
Listings are added as information becomes available, so it is worth checking back if your team is waiting for a suitable session closer to home.
How to choose the right open day
Not every open day will be worth taking staff away from the unit. The best choice depends on what your team needs right now. If your technicians need to inspect parts access and service practicality, a product showcase aimed at general visitors may not help much. If nursing staff need a better feel for handling and set-up, a hands-on demonstration can be more useful than a larger exhibition style event.
- Choose an open day when you want to see physical equipment, ask practical questions and compare options in person.
- Choose a workshop when your goal is guided learning around a topic rather than product viewing.
- Choose a technician course when staff need structured technical training with more depth.
- Choose a conference when the team wants broader professional updates and a wider programme.
It helps to decide beforehand whether you are attending to compare products, understand support arrangements or simply gather information for later. That small bit of planning saves time on the day and avoids sending the wrong people.
Good reasons to attend in person
For renal-care teams, seeing equipment and related products in person can answer questions that are hard to settle over the phone or from a PDF. You can get a sense of footprint, cable routing, storage requirements, handling weight and how a product may fit into an existing treatment space. In coastal areas, teams may also want to ask about cleaning routines and day-to-day care where humidity is a concern.
Open days can also help with practical planning before any procurement discussion. Unit managers can look at how a product may affect patient flow, technicians can ask about maintenance access, and clinical staff can check whether routine use looks sensible for the team. Sometimes a short visit clears up more than several meetings, and that matters when rosters are tight.
Questions your team should prepare
A little preparation makes an open day far more useful. Before you book, agree on what each attendee should find out. This keeps the visit focused and helps your team compare notes afterwards. If more than one staff member is attending, split the questions by role so that clinical, technical and management concerns are all covered.
- What daily checks, cleaning steps or storage needs should our team expect?
- How much space is needed around the equipment or product in normal use?
- What kind of on-site support or follow-up assistance is normally available?
- Are there consumables, accessories or service items we should factor into routine planning?
- Would this suit a small unit, a larger hospital setting, or both?
- What transport and travel time will be involved for our staff to attend the open day itself?
Write down answers while you are there because details get mixed up later, especially when a few similar products are viewed on the same morning.
Booking and planning attendance
Bookings are made with each organiser using the link shown on the listing. Because we are a calendar, not the organiser, we cannot confirm places, venue changes or joining instructions on their behalf. If your unit needs study leave, roster changes or pooled travel from Bloemfontein or another town, it is best to sort that out early once you have found a suitable listing.
If you want to ask about having an open day included on our calendar, use the enquiry form on our contact page. For teams browsing the listings, this section works best as a starting point: compare the type of session, check who it is aimed at and then book directly with the organiser that fits your needs best.
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Questions we get asked
Do you host the supplier open days listed here?
No. We list open days for South African renal-care teams, but the sessions are run by their own organisers and bookings are made directly with them.
Can I book through Dialysis SA?
No. Each listing includes a booking link to the organiser, who handles places, confirmations and any event updates.
Who usually benefits from attending an open day?
Open days can be useful for nurses, technicians, unit managers and doctors, depending on the focus of the session and what your team needs to review.
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