African Exhibition News
OPERATION REBOOT AND REPOSITION – THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION RESPONDS TO CHANGING NEEDS
The South African Council for the Architects Profession (SACAP), and leading event company, dmg events, have finalised their partnership for the inaugural SACAP Stakeholder Convention taking place on 26 August 2021. The Convention forms a part of dmg events’ 8th annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, which offers 360-degree solutions for the Southern Africa’s […]
Enlit Africa to return in June with focus on 5Ds as industry prepares for energy transition
Longstanding energy platform gathers all role players to discuss and do deals Enlit Africa will kickstart its return on 8 June with a visionary discussion on the “5Ds of the energy transition”, namely: decarbonisation, decentralisation, democratisation, digitalisation and deregulation. The opening session will feature local and global experts unpacking how the evolution of the power […]
World Earth Day: Wasted: Reed Exhibitions Africa has sights set on reducing landfill
According to the Event Greening Forum, the typical conference attendee produces 1.89kg of waste each day, of which 1.16kg will end up in a landfill. Carmen Wagener, Operations Director of Reed Exhibitions Africa says the company’s waste reduction policy is continually reviewed and fine-tuned to implement solutions wherever possible. “While Covid-19 has been huge distraction […]
The Ticketpro Dome: Ripping up the rule book
“None of us thought lockdown would last as long as it has,” says Cynthia Penprase, Portfolio Director, Ticketpro Dome. “When we learned more about Covid-19 and the ongoing need to flatten the curve, The Ticketpro Dome team knew we had to rip up the old rulebook.” Penprase says by September 2020, the search for a […]
Mine.it Africa – Connect to continue digital business romance for mining community
Integrated platform launched for MRA and Clarion’s mining events April sees the launch of Mine.it Africa – Connect, a unique, all-in-one, interactive digital mining platform providing in one place, African mining news and opportunities, live, interactive events and engagement. The platform is the result of the innovative and successful digital and online engagement by all […]
ATW Virtual Wrap Up April 2021
‘ENGAGED’ AND ‘ENTHUSIASTIC’ – DELEGATES AT AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK HOLD THOUSANDS OF MEETINGS OVER 3 DAYS TO UNLOCK AFRICA TOURISM Three-day virtual event wraps up with thousands of 1-on-1 meetings with buyers Headline shows – WTM Africa and ILTM Africa – the prelude to hybrid experiences all the way up to September Connect in the […]
Trade Show Organisers and Associations Join Forces to Create Safe, Successful Platforms For Economic Recovery And Reconnection
Exhibitions industry celebrates the launch of first-of-its-kind global coalition designed to prioritise the safety and success of communities as they return to business Paris, France — 8 April 2021 – As global economies look for opportunities to rebuild business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibition organisers and associations from around the world are […]
Sonia Thomas (ex UFI Chief Operating Officer) to join jwc as senior consultant
Cologne-Paris, April 2021: Sonia Thomas, ex-Chief Operations Officer of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, will join jwc GmbH as senior consultant. Sonia, who has been part of the UFI team between 2006 and 2021, will join jwc GmbH, led by UFI past President Jochen Witt, from 1st May 2021 onwards. jwc is […]
Bumper line-up for African Tourism Investment
Bumper line-up for African Tourism Investment Summit hosted by International Tourism & Investment Conference and WTM Africa at Africa Travel Week Two-day virtual event to focus on investing, rebuilding and restarting Africa’s travel and tourism sector No fewer than 9 ministerial and investment expert panel discussions and presentations Cape Town, 6 April 2021 – Held under the banner of […]
Scan Display Expands Its Large Format Print Offering
Scan Display has expanded its printing portfolio with new branding solutions for corporates, retail, events and activations nationwide. Its increased range includes custom wallpaper available in seven different textures, vinyl and PVC branding, indoor and outdoor signage, and portable outdoor branding such as flags, gazebos, and pop-up, telescopic and sharkfin banners. Justin Hawes, MD Scan […]
FAME Reel Talent Showcase
A showcase of the best of African talent in the Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment industries In partnership with the Host City of Cape Town, Reed Exhibitions Africa presents FAME Week Africa 2021, an event set to become the continent’s unrivalled cornerstone of business development for the Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment (FAME) industries. Taking […]
UK DIT joins forces with Nigeria’s mining community with online trade show
Nigeria’s mining minister Adegbite to attend opening on 31 March The UK Department of International Trade (UK DIT) has announced their partnership with the organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, for the launch of an exciting digital trade show, the Alternative Mining Equipment Trade Show, aiming to drive collaboration between the UK and Nigeria for the […]
Business growth through events
The comprehensive restrictions around events have all but closed the local business event industry. We are now experiencing the backlash of the loss of events as a marketing channel to drive key business objectives, as a tourism stimulus, as a catalyst for business growth, as an educational tool, for job creation and to develop knowledge […]
Digital health passport launches in South Africa
By working with the Health Passport Worldwide system, a solution combining mobile technology with official Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, Health Passport has been launched in South Africa. The user-friendly mobile app will provide support in helping to restart tourism, business, sports, events and job creation on a national level. Health Passport Worldwide is a digital […]
Reed Exhibition’s framework for safety
To reflect the essential role that the exhibitions and events industry has in helping to protect the health and well-being of our customers and employees, Reed Exhibitions Africa has established a robust programme of measures for Covid-19 safety and compliance. So says Carol Weaving, Managing Director of Reed Exhibitions Africa, adding: “While no organisation or […]
The sixth annual Global Exhibitions Day will take place on 2 June 2021
GED 2021 celebrates the safe return of exhibitions and their role in accelerating economic recovery Everyone associated with the global exhibition industry is encouraged to recognise the day Paris – 9 March 2021: Global Exhibitions Day (GED) recognises the important role that trade exhibitions play in driving economies throughout the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
Exhibitions Sector to Advance Young Professionals’ Skills Ahead Of Industry Rebound
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers – AAXO – has launched a new opportunity for young exhibition industry professionals to gain skills and experience in the sector. The new AAXO mentorship programme will match young members with experienced professionals for mentorship designed to develop the next cohort of African exhibition and eventing industry professionals. AAXO […]
Returning to Lubumbashi: DRC Mining Week is “embracing the recovery”
Returning to Lubumbashi: DRC Mining Week is “embracing the recovery” 100+ confirmed exhibitors for welcome return of flagship industry event Important dates: – Next live event in Lubumbashi: 5-6 Oct 2021 – Next online event: 15-17 June 2021 – Ongoing webinar series: Started in January 2021 “We are ready to embrace the recovery and celebrate […]
ATW’s 365 plan for #MakingTravelHappenAgain
We take a look at Africa Travel Week’s plans to reignite travel and tourism in Africa in 2021, which include a digital content platform, virtual show, online webinars and masterclasses, and a live event. Traditionally held in Cape Town each April, Africa Travel Week comprises a suite of events, conferences and awards including WTM Africa, […]
Trust us to reopen the events industry safely
Despite the gloomy prospect of continued restrictions on the events industry into 2021; the respite offered by the impending vaccination drive and, ahead of that, the potential to safely open events using a WHO-approved rapid-testing access system, has strengthened the resolve of many events companies which continue to search for innovative ways to trade in […]
Scan Display can build vaccination centres at scale
“South Africa’s exhibition industry has a proven track record of providing quick and affordable solutions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From testing and isolation centres to field hospitals, the exhibition industry’s temporary structures have allowed us to re-purpose our stock and create solutions in response to this health crisis,” says Justin Hawes, MD of […]
Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa
WTM Africa and suite of sister shows to run as a virtual event from 07-09 April 2021 with a live element from 01-03 September during Tourism Month. The virtual and live events form part of a 365-day plan to offer a significant ROI for exhibitors and international buyers. Africa Travel Week (ATW) has unveiled an […]
UFI Global Barometer provides 2020 results and 2021 perspectives for the exhibition industry
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest edition of its flagship Global Barometer research, which takes the pulse of the industry. Results highlight the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exhibition industry worldwide, in2020. There are also positive signs regarding a quick recovery in 2021. Globally, between April […]
Africa’s resilient energy sector celebrated in latest African Power & Energy Elites
“The timing is perfect for utilities to embrace the shift to digital” “The benefits of solar and the effectiveness of minigrids continue to shine bright on our continent,” says Ashley Theron-Ord, editor of the annual African Power & Energy Elites journal that launched today. In its seventh year, the journal celebrates those who are […]
Scan Display launches affordable and flexible shopping kiosks
Branding and retail display specialist, Scan Display, has devised a new cost-effective solution for shopping kiosks. Its Showcase Kiosk range is available for short term rental, and the standard modular components can be readily configured for retailers’ unique requirements. “With the disruptions that Covid-19 is causing to our lives, we believe this cost-conscious and flexible […]
RECHARGE 2020
Irish Technology deployed in South Africa as part of International Music Events re-opening Irish-based Health Passport Europe has partnered with Big Concerts and The Entertainment Group to safely re-open the events industry in South Africa, using latest developments in rapid COVID-19 testing and the secure Health Passport Europe mobile technology. The live event RECHARGE 2020 […]
CEM Spotlight on Tracy-Lee Behr
Congratulations to Tracy-Lee Behr, CEM of dmg Events on becoming a #CEM gamechanger! Read why she pursued her #CEM journey and the fresh insights she learned to compliment her experience of over 20 years in the events industry! Hometown: Cape Town How has the CEM designation helped in your career? Being in the event industry for […]
New professional designation for Event Safety Officers
Back in late 2018 SACIA’s Event Safety Council set about the development of two new professional designations for Event Safety Officers. It was a process that involved active engagement with various government and regulatory bodies, as well as local practitioners and industry colleagues from around the world. The draft designations were published in the Government […]
CEIR Releases Landmark Report Series on Global Virtual Event Trends
Report One – Anatomy of Virtual Events and Financial Outcomes The Center for Exhibition Industry Research released the first report in a three-part series that will provide hotly sought-after details on virtual events. CEIR’s Global Virtual Event Trends Series examines insights among organizations that traditionally run or manage in-person business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions. “CEIR is grateful […]
DRC Mining Week June 2021: Returning in safety and in numbers
“Digital was good but a live event is for everyone” “There is no doubt that the DRC’s mining sector will have a solid year in 2021 and the mining community is ready and looking forward to gathering in Lubumbashi from 15-17 June for the annual DRC Mining Week expo and conference.” This is according to […]
CEM Spotlight on Zinhle Khoza
Congratulations to Zinhle Khoza, CEM of Reeds Exhibitions South Africa for earning her CEM! Read about her CEM journey, and catch her and other recent graduates during the 2020 CEM Presentation at #ExpoExpo! Hometown: Johannesburg University of Education: University of Johannesburg How has the CEM designation helped in your career? It was helped me gain solid essential […]
Restart Expo sees industry united in reopening of exhibitions and events
Taking place from 25-26 November at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, the Restart Expo was an opportunity for the collective industry to unite in demonstrating to the authorities how exhibitions and events can take place safely with all the required COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place. The event was not held on a […]
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa announces new brand and vision: Enlit Africa, after 20 years
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, for some two decades the flagship power, energy and water event on the continent, last week unveiled its new name, identity and vision, Enlit Africa, during the opening session of the digital edition of the event. “The dynamics of the African energy sector are changing, and it is so […]
CEM Spotlight on Dain Richardson
Congratulations to recent #CEM graduate Dain Richardson, CEM of Messe Muenchen South Africa! Read about Dain’s CEM experience and how it broadened her knowledge in conducting exhibitions and conferences! Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa How has the CEM designation helped in your career? The CEM has helped me gain a greater understanding of industry and helped […]
Africa’s first Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) graduates
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), in conjunction with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), hosted the internationally recognised Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) programme in Africa for the first time this year. The CEM qualification is a globally recognised designation that demonstrates the highest professional standard throughout the exhibitions and events management […]
AAXO announces the formation of Venue Committee
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has announced the formation of the AAXO Venue Committee. AAXO, representing the event organising industry, has established the Venue Committee to advocate for safety and security at exhibitions. Furthermore, the committee will ensure international standards are maintained, encourage professionalism and ethical behaviour, and foster a collaborative environment for […]
Team Messe Muenchen SA stays on top of trends with CEM qualifications
Three key team members of Messe Muenchen South Africa are among the elite Class of 2020 to have graduated from the first Certified in Exhibition Management® (CEM) programme in Africa. AAXO, in conjunction with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), hosted the internationally recognised CEM programme in Africa for the first time this […]
Clarity on City of Johannesburg JOC Event Guidelines for COVID-19
On 21st October, the City of Joburg JOC (Joint Operations Committee) which manages event compliance for the Johannesburg Metropolitan area published COVID-19 protocols for the City. These protocols reiterate that ALL events staged within the City of Johannesburg under Alert Level 1 are subject to JOC compliance and COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols and that […]
Polokwane event jeopardises the events industry
It is with extreme concern and disappointment that the SA Events Council (SAEC) noted the blatant disregard of government-issued restrictions by the Event Organisers of the ANC Siyanqoba Rally in Polokwane on Sunday 8th November. Video footage shows thousands of attendees flouting social distancing regulations, the majority of whom are without masks. We are all […]
#BuildBackBetter – Creating the new normal for sustainable events
The upcoming Event Greening Forum’s Master Class will unpack how to create safe and sustainable events. The Event Greening Forum (EGF) is a non-profit organisation whose purpose is to help the South African business events industry become increasingly sustainable. In line with this, this year’s Master Class will unpack sustainable event practices that can […]