African Exhibition News
DO WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF THE WORD COMPETE
My father taught me that to understand an English word, it is always better to refer to its origins. About 80 percent of the entries in any English dictionary are borrowed, mainly from Latin. Over 60 percent of all English words have Greek or Latin roots. Today I want to discuss a word that is a source […]
Learn from the best CX-perts: NICE explains how to get up close and personal with clients
CEM Africa to gather 1000+ industry leaders in Cape Town in August What’s the quickest and best way to learn something? Learn from an expert, right? Customer experience (CX) has been undergoing fundamental changes and, thanks to technology and research, enormous progress. NICE Systems, the lead sponsor of the upcoming CEM Africa Summit from 23–24 […]
Africa celebrates Women in Transport Awards this Women’s Month
SA’s leading trade event honours female pioneers within the transport industry Picture from Unsplash In recent years, great strides have been made to close the gender gap through the development and implementation of empowerment programmes focused on building both soft business skills and hard technical skills. Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo focuses […]
FAME Week Africa 2022 supporting Cape Town’s creative industries
RX Africa’s creative and cultural industry show, FAME Week Africa provides a platform for creatives, brands, organisations and policymakers to connect with each other in order create more business opportunities to strengthen the creative industry, and by doing so helping economies thrive. “In order to ensure the success of the creative and cultural industry, investment […]
Critical connections and content at MIP Africa 2022
According to the UNESCO publication, ‘The African Film Industry’, the film and audio industry in Africa has the potential to create 20 million jobs and generate USD 20 billion in revenues per year. MIP Africa at FAME Week Africa is creating platform to unlock this potential. In less than a month, African filmmakers, production companies, […]
CEM Africa announces more international CX-perts for speaker line-up in August
Up close and personal with real use cases, challenges and solutions Already known for connecting the CX sector’s biggest, best and brightest and sharing their success stories, the organisers of the CEM Africa Summit have announced the names of more experts who have not been featured on the speaker line-up of this long-running specialised CX* […]
Who is Africa’s most inspiring tourism storyteller?
Entries open for the African Travel & Tourism Awards presented by WTM Africa Cape Town, 20 July 2022 — Africa Travel Week is on the lookout for the most inspiring and compelling storytellers in the African tourism industry for the African Travel & Tourism Awards presented by WTM Africa. The 2023 Awards will […]
Return of exhibitions, a boost to SA’s economy
Refilwe Moloto spoke to the former chairperson and current board member of AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, Projeni Pather about the return of exhibitions and how this industry benefits the South African economy. After two years of lockdown and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all sectors of the economy are slowly starting […]
BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW FOR WTM AFRICA AND ILTM AFRICA 2023
Celebrate the lifting of COVID restrictions with discounted rates for Africa Travel Week’s leading shows WTM Africa and ILTM Africa 2023 Book your stand WTM Africa and your table at ILTM Africa 2023 before the end of July 2022 to benefit from exclusive, limited-offer early-bird specials. Now that South Africa has officially removed all […]
Content marketing is a necessity in brand building
When flipping through a magazine, watching TV, or listening to the radio, how often do you skip a full page advert, or become inattentive whilst an advert is playing? That’s because 70% of people would prefer to learn about a brand through articles – and meaningful content – than they would through advertisements. For […]
Work Integrated Learning Programme
Third year students completing their National Diploma in Event Management at Tshwane University of Technology, Cape Peninsula University and Central University of Technology are currently looking for work placement as part of a Work Integrated Learning programme. The students are required to work under the guidance of an experienced industry professional and achieve specific learning […]
Africa’s Big 7 Redefines the Food & Beverage Value Chain
Leading trade show tackles the challenge of affordable and accessible food in Africa Russia’s war in Ukraine has shone a spotlight on the ongoing food security crisis in Africa, as disruptions to international commodity markets and trade flows to the continent have caused the already high food prices to rise further. The UN predicts African […]
SPOTLIGHT ON WEST AFRICA’S MINING AND POWER DEVELOPMENTS
The West African Mining and Power Expo and Conference had record support this year as global interests increase on West African mining opportunities. After 4 years, WAMPOC/WAMPEX was live at the Accra International Conference Centre from 1-3 June. This year, there is a record turnout as mining and power sectors are keen to get back […]
SAITEX Explores New Trade and Investment Opportunities in Southern Africa
Township economy a top priority for SA business leaders Celebrating its 28th year of defining trade opportunities within Africa, leading multi-sector trade show SAITEX opened its doors to public and private stakeholders from across the globe at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg earlier this week. Co-located with F&B show Africa’s Big 7 […]
DESIGN JOBURG JOINS WITH DECOREX AFRICA + 100% DESIGN AFRICA
In a bold new move, South Africa’s three top design authorities, Design Joburg, Decorex Africa and 100% Design Africa will be joining forces, combining their reach and relevance to create a seismic shift for the industry in 2023. While both remaining distinct in their curated offerings, the exhibitions will work together to leverage their […]
Business Events Industry Stakeholder Engagement Roadshow
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AXXO) was pleased to participate today in The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB)’s Eastern Cape leg of their Business Events Industry Stakeholder Engagement Roadshow. SANCB is hosting this initiative as part of the industry’s recovery initiatives, and it is hosted in conjunction with the Southern African […]
DURBAN ICC A FRONTRUNNER ON THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS FOR AFRICA’S LEADING CONVENTION CENTRE AWARD
Having just hosted two successful major events – Africa’s Travel Indaba and the Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour – the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) is in pole position to clinch the crown as Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination. Nomination has opened for the 29th World Travel Awards™ […]
Three reasons you don’t want to miss Hostex 2022
Ahead of Hostex 2022 a strong line-up of exciting attractions, innovative products and services, and great show specials is brewing! As the countdown to the opening of South Africa’s leading hospitality, food and drink show (which opens at 09h30 on Sunday, 26 June) ticks away, Charlene Hefer, the show’s Portfolio Director, says there’s a buzz […]
More to see and do at Electra Mining Africa, celebrating 50 years this year
Electra Mining Africa and its line-up of conferences and free-to-attend seminars will be taking place from 5-9 September at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, in Johannesburg. Hundreds of exhibitors are ready to showcase their latest innovations, technology, products and services at Southern Africa’s biggest mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and transport trade exhibition. Industry stakeholders […]
RX Africa in association with RX France launch MIP Africa and appoints Sisanda Henna as Chairman of the Advisory Board
Following the successful addition of MIP China and MIP Cancun to the MIP Markets portfolio in recent years, organisers RX Africa in association with RX France have launched MIP Africa – the business-to-business market for film, television, digital content distribution and co-production business in Africa. The event will take centerstage at FAME Week Africa in […]
The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa builds on both digital and human connection to transform the construction industry
The construction industry’s leading private and public sector stakeholders gathered at The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa 2022 in Johannesburg to tackle the industry’s most critical challenges and engage in important conversations around building Africa for long-term prosperity and sustainable growth. Attracting big industry sponsors like Development Bank of Southern Africa, Hisense, Interfile, NEXTEC, PPC Cement SA […]
AAXO’s Global Exhibitions Day Unites Local Exhibitions Industry
The African Association for Exhibition Organisers was able to celebrate Global Exhibitions Day in person this year. Around 80 Exhibition Industry Organisers and select media gathered at the Gallagher Grill in Midrand to celebrate the undeniable value of exhibitions in accelerating the pace of economic recovery. Exhibitions create platforms for networking, business exchange and connection […]
SAITEX draws business leaders from across the continent
Africa’s international trade platform returns in person in June After a two-year forced hiatus due to Covid lockdowns and restrictions, one of Africa’s most established multi-sector trade shows is back. In its 28th year, SAITEX is being co-hosted with food and beverage show Africa’s Big 7 and the Halal International Trade Expo at the Gallagher […]
Ready for unrivalled opportunity at FAME Week Africa 2022
Cape Town, 2 June 2022 – These are our stories, told by us, for us and the world. This was the overarching theme for the Road to FAME Week Africa 2022 function, held at Hotel Sky on 1 June, where organisers RX Africa outlined its plans for this year’s edition of show. Billed as the […]
NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS POSE COMPLICATIONS
Finally, we are slowly moving towards a post-pandemic state in our industry. The cancellation of the state of disaster in South Africa brought great relief; with it came a potential new set of rules our sector must navigate yet again. The proposed amendments to the Health Regulations pose several complications for large events and exhibitions […]
VOICES OF THE EXHIBITION INDUSTRY
Exhibitions Industry role players from around the world are raising their voices together to acknowledge the irreplaceable value of physical exhibitions and face-to-face business events in creating platforms for economic growth and recovery, as well as being the perfect occasion to network and meet new people.
INNOVATION AT THE HEART OF RECOVERY FOR AFRICA’S HOSPITALITY SECTOR
The 2022 Hotel & Hospitality Show, organised by dmg events, kicked off on 19 May at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg – the first in-person event of its kind since the pandemic struck the tourism and leisure industry in South Africa. Attended by thousands of leading stakeholders from within the private and public sectors, […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW AAXO BOARD
The efforts of AAXO’s leadership in navigating the Association through the pitfalls of the COVID-pandemic and the resultant devastation of the industry showed an unprecedented level of dedication and commitment by the Board. It has been two years of lobbying government to reopen the industry, participation in developing and implementing Industry COVID Safety Guidelines, mounting […]
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAN PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR SA’S UNEMPLOYED YOUTH
Leading trade show hosts 25 free workshops to drive job creation For years, South Africa’s public and private sectors have talked about transformation as the key to unlocking economic growth and job creation. Yet in Q4 of 2021, national unemployment rose to 35.4%, with youth unemployment remaining at a dangerously high level of 66.5%[1]. Aubrey […]
INTRODUCING THE AFRICAN EXHIBITION PORTAL
Previous iterations of AAXO-generated Directory of Exhibition Services assisted the industry in connecting with dependable exhibition suppliers, venues and organisers with the assurance that the contacts provided were reputable and of a high standard. When the hard-copy AAXO Directory was discontinued in 2019, the loss of the resource removed a strong business events facilitation tool. […]
SMALL BUSINESS GETS GOOD NEWS AFTER TWO YEARS OF COVID
The Rand Show – the feel-good show Johannesburg; 23 May 2022: As preparations are already underway for The Rand Show 2023, the management team communicates more feel-good news – a welcome respite from the bad news in the past two years – and encouraging news for the terribly hit events and exhibition sector. “Not only did […]
GHANA VICE PRESIDENT TO OPEN WEST AFRICAN MINING AND POWER EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE (WAMPEX/WAMPOC) IN ACCRA
Advancing a legacy of sustainable and responsible mining through innovation and partnership The West African mining industry is thriving. As one of the world’s largest gold-producing regions[1], it also supplies 22.6% of global titanium oxide, 11.5% bauxite (used to create aluminum) and 5.6% uranium. Each year, its countries export minerals worth around US$16.1bn. At the […]
PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND LIVE DEMOS AT LARGEST HERVAC TRADE EXHIBITION
FRIGAIR expo is the largest dedicated HERVAC trade exhibition in Africa showcasing the entire heating, energy, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning industries. Many new products will be launched at FRIGAIR and live demonstrations of products will take place on many of the exhibition stands. Owned by the South African Institute for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC) […]
MAKE CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER AT ELECTRA MINING AFRICA 2022
After two years of restrictions, exhibitions and events are now successfully re-opening globally and good news for local industry is that Electra Mining Africa will be going ahead as a live in-person event this year. Several other exhibitions have taken place over the last months with excellent results being reported by all involved. The exhibition […]
THE RAND SHOW 2022 – A WIN WIN
While a wet Winter seems to have come early to Gauteng, spirits were not dampened, as thousands flocked to this year’s Rand Show. After a two-year interruption due to COVID, visitors were thrilled to get out and share an enjoyable day with family and friends. As visitors and exhibitors enjoyed the win of beating the […]
AFRICAN MINISTERS AT THE ITIC-WTM AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT CALL FOR AFRICA TO UNITE
African tourism ministers stress the growing importance of ecology and air connectivity for the development of the travel and hospitality industry Africa to unite to promote tourism under a single brand The African travel and tourism industry has the potential to attract considerable investment if the continent works together as one destination, develops a more […]
TOP HOSPITALITY TRENDS DRIVING CUSTOMER-CENTRIC INNOVATION
Covid-19 caused seismic shifts in consumer behaviour when it upended lives and livelihoods across the globe through extended lockdowns. While not all changes are proving to be permanent, there are specific trends driving customer-centric innovation within the retail, hotel and hospitality industries that seem here to stay. Evan Schiff, Portfolio Director of Food, Hospitality and […]
DRC MINING COMMUNITY PREPARES FOR BIG BASH IN LUBUMBASHI IN JUNE AS DRC MINING WEEK RETURNS
Welcome return of flagship mining event as DRC booms It’s official, DRC Mining Week is back in Lubumbashi from 1–3 June, and to say that the industry is excited about its homecoming is an understatement. This long-running, award-winning and flagship expo and conference returns to the heart of the Copperbelt and the bustling mining hub […]