African Exhibition News
AAXO celebrates Global Exhibition Day 2020
As we celebrate #GED2020 we remember and make note of the impact exhibitions have on our economies, our business, employment market and within our tourism sector. Dear Industry Colleagues, This GED week, we launch the #WeSupportExhibitions campaign. The campaign is aimed at having our collective voices heard by the policymakers to highlight the power of our industry platforms and the […]
An Insider Perspective on China
AAXO Interview with Joey Pather on an Insider Perspective on China. Senior Vice President of the Galaxy Entertainment Group, Joey Pather talks to AAXO Chairperson, Projeni Pather about the changes and developments in the events and exhibition space now taking place in China. Click here to watch the interview. Joey Pather is Senior Vice President […]
DRC mining in post-COVID: “Survival of the fittest”
DRC mining in post-COVID: “Survival of the fittest” While some mining operations in the DRC have been able to continue production despite COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, experts agree that the country’s mining industry faces a tough post-pandemic period, although this also provides opportunities for investors. Several DRC mining industry pioneers have shared valuable, up-to-date insights and […]
Revenge Attending
After months in lockdown, many will flock back to events. Will revenge attending save the event industry from the deepest crisis ever faced? Human beings are social animals by our very nature. After months of lockdown, we will do everything in our power to establish face-to-face connections again. As a result, events will be flooded […]
Adjusting Exhibition Practice in line with Social Distancing
AAXO Chairperson, Projeni Pather, talks with other leading industry experts on Adjusting Exhibition Practice in line with Social Distancing. Click here to view webinar.
Talking business matters with Scan Display during COVID-19
AAXO Chairperson Projeni Pather talks to Justin Hawes MD at Scan Display AAXO Chairperson, Projeni Pather talks to Justin Hawes, MD at Scan Display about business matters and the changing in their supplier environment during the Covid crisis. Click to watch interview Scan Display offers temporary infrastructure for COVID-19 Exhibition, events and display specialist, […]
Talking Crisis Comms during COVID19
AAXO Chairperson, Projeni Pather talks to Madeline Roscher, the CEO at PR Worx on how to handle Crisis Communication for businesses Click to watch interview EFFECTIVE CORPORATE MESSAGING CAN SAVE LIVES – AND BUSINESSES As parts of the country prepare to enter into level four of the government COVID-19 alert matrix, some industries are readying […]
Embrace your current customers
Embrace your current customers COVID-19 just changed everything. For many the post COVID-19 world feels like things have speeded up really fast, and many of your customers and your competitors are in turmoil. Supporting current customers now, massively raises your chances of winning their hearts and them paying you forward with their patronage once they […]
Talking HR Matters During the COVID-19 Crisis
AAXO Chairperson Projeni Pather talks to Riaan Viljoen from Viljoen Attorneys about HR matters during the COVID-19 Crisis
Kids at home but you’re trying to get work done?
Many are finding that working from home isn’t as much fun as they thought it would be – especially those who have kids. Expert Dr Laura Markham from Aha! Parenting has some ideas to make it a little less crazy. Kids shrieking, whining,I Interrupting your Zoom meeting to ask if you’ll wipe their bottoms. If you’re trying […]
Essential Tips for Exhibition Organisers to ride out the COVID-19 storm
We are navigating through unchartered waters as far as the situation goes, and no one is certain of the end. BUT the Exhibition Industry must rally together to secure our collective business futures. AAXO called an open discussion amongst exhibition organisers and suppliers on Tuesday 17th of March to discuss strategies to survive the latest […]
5 display trends seen at EuroShop 2020
EuroShop, the world’s no 1 retail trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany is where the trendsetters of the retail and display industries gather every three years. Showcasing what is new and how best to apply it, the show sets the design tone for the foreseeable future. South African exhibition, events and display specialist, Scan Display, sent […]
WORLD WATER DAY: why small scale hydro is becoming big business!
Strong water and hydro focus at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa This year’s theme for World Water Day on 22 March is “Water and Climate Change”, exploring how the resource and the global phenomenon are linked inextricably. “It isn’t just about managing our water sources so everyone has access to clean drinking water, it […]
Clarion Events Africa reschedules African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa to November
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa will now run from 24-26 November 2020, CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa Following the South African Government’s announcement of a national state of disaster and subsequent ban on public gatherings of over 100 people, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarion Events Africa (formerly Spintelligent) is rescheduling African Utility […]
The future of trade publications: the ability to adapt and add value
Clarion Events Africa’s Media division is thriving “Clarion Events Africa’s trade publications are not only surviving, but thriving, because we have managed to reinvent the medium by embracing digital and key event partnerships to have a 360⁰ live visibility and accessibility.” This is according to Ross Hastie, Group Director Media at Clarion Events Africa, for […]
Key planning recommendations for mass gatherings from the WHO
1 Introduction Mass gatherings are highly visible events with the potential for serious public health consequences if they are not planned and managed carefully. There is ample evidence that mass gatherings can amplify the spread of infectious diseases. The transmission of respiratory infections, including influenza, has been frequently associated with mass gatherings.1 Such infections can […]
COVID-19 Concerns
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) would like to express our support of those in the meetings industry in Wuhan and across the globe who are affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. In South Africa, the Department of Health, continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving developments surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak. The World Health Organisation(WHO) […]
Join us for our first Legally Speaking Masterclass
Understand your legal rights and obligation when it comes to POPIA, Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Competition Law. Tyrone Moore from Moore Attorney will provide you with practical advice on understanding your rights and obligations with regards to brand protection, trademarks, domain names, copyrights and concept protection. Riaan Viljoen from Viljoen Attorneys will share practical knowledge […]
Education and training are at the core of AAXO’s focus this 2020
In a rapidly shifting business environment, AAXO believes that our members need to be ahead of the game to deliver exceptional service, innovative platforms and organisational excellence. As part of our mission to invest in our members we are proud to deliver two new programmes that will enhance our contribution to training and development for […]
Gallagher specials to kick-start your year
Gallagher Convention Centre is the premier events venue in Gauteng. This 320 000 square meter property, conveniently located in Midrand, between Johannesburg and Pretoria, offers 27 multi-purpose venues catering to a variety of events such as conferences, dinners, luncheons, cocktails, exhibitions and private events. Gallagher Convention Centre offers unmatched service and quality. Gallagher Convention Centre hosts […]
MINING: The necessary TSF discussion – oversight, risk and investment
The controversial issue of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) construction and management following a spate of disasters over the last 24 months was unpacked during a breakfast discussion by leading mining services companies Fraser Alexander, Knight Piesold and Webber Wentzel on the sidelines of the annual Investing in Africa Mining Indaba event in Cape Town this […]
Scan Display to identify EuroShop 2020’s industry trends
Exhibition, events and display specialist, Scan Display, first visited the world’s #1 retail trade fair, EuroShop, in 1999. Since then, the South African company has returned to Düsseldorf, Germany, every three years for each subsequent show – and is preparing to visit its 2020 edition later this month. “For us, it’s a must-attend event,” says […]
African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa wins AAXO ROAR Awards again!
African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa, the leading energy event on the continent for the last 20 years, has clinched once again the AAXO ROAR Award for Best Trade Exhibition in the 12000+ sqm category. The event is organised by the multi-award-winning Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser Clarion Events Africa (formerly Spintelligent). The ROAR* […]
All the 2019 AAXO ROAR Award winners
Best Exhibitions 2019 2019 Best Exhibition of the Year World Travel Market Africa by Reed Exhibitions SUPPLIERS: Venue: CTICC | Stand builder: ExpoGuys | Security: Lodge Security | Logistics: Larouxnelle Logistics & Consulting | Cleaning: CTICC | Registration: EAS, UK | AV: Brandex and InHouse Venue Management (CTICC) Best Trade Exhibition under 6000 sqm Africa […]
Scan Display Rwanda delivers seamless solution at AIDS conference
The 20th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) was held at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, from 2-7 December 2019. It attracted over 10 000 delegates from around the world, and featured a 3 500m² exhibition – for which Scan Display Rwanda was contracted to supply shell scheme […]
Sandton Convention Centre wins prestigious Lilizela Tourism Award
Sandton Convention Centre is the national five-star winner in the Conference and Exhibition Venue category of the prestigious 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards, announced at the highly anticipated awards ceremony in Pretoria on Saturday 9 November. Shaun Bird, GM of Sandton Convention Centre, was delighted at his team’s achievement. “I have no doubt that this significant […]
2020 Predictions: Turning It Up!
Plagued by protests, a trash credit rating and many political storms, South Africa’s economy has had a tough time. And then we won the Rugby World Cup and realised that we can still win at this game called business. It is going to take some hard work and a rock-solid strategy, but exhibition organisers are […]
Africa’s exhibition challenges and opportunities
South African exhibition and events specialist, Scan Display, has extensive experience working on projects throughout Africa, with a network of distributors on the continent. Scan Display’s Managing Director, Justin Hawes, addresses some of the issues related to the African exhibition industry. History Exhibitions are a great marketing medium for Africa. They have thrived here for centuries […]
Celebrating our Successes and Looking Ahead
2019 has been an exciting year for AAXO. Not only did we kick off the year celebrating our Members and the amazing work they do in the exhibition space at the AAXO ROAR Awards and Exhibition of Exhibitions, we also managed to grow the members into new territories and profiles. AAXO hosted several well-supported networking […]
Exposure Marketing’s MD Projeni Pather Named as Chairperson of AAXO
Projeni Pather, founder and Managing Director of Exposure Marketing – creators of the MamaMagic Baby Expo – was named as Chairperson of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) at the AAXO AGM, which took place last week. As the creator behind this award-winning exhibition, the MamaMagic Baby Expo – South Africa’s largest pregnancy and […]
Leatitia van Straten named new AAXO chair
Marketing expert Leatitia van Straten has been elected as the new chairperson of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), replacing Carol Weaving, who has headed the association since its inception in 2015. Van Straten, who has served as Marketing Director at Terrapinn and is now Marketing Director of Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, was instrumental in […]
Ebola Virus Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Update
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 23 May 2018 – The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared a new outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) on 8 May 2018. Following this announcement, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and the Exhibition & […]
AAXO Launches News Portal for Exhibition Industry
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has launched a news portal dedicated to exhibition and events news and information. The news platform, African Exhibition News (AEN), publishes and curates news from across Africa and abroad, relating to the big business of exhibitions and events. African Exhibition News is an initiative to showcase Africa’s exhibition […]
CAUTIONARY MESSAGE distributed by the EXSA, AAXO and SAACI Associations
Dear Members, On the 19th February 2018 the 3D Group of Companies was placed in voluntary liquidation. We would like to caution all members at this point in their dealings with 3D and the related entities of the following in respect of voidable dispositions, the appointment of the liquidators, and the process thereafter: Voidable Dispositions Certain acts […]
UFI announces the third annual “Global Exhibitions Day”
With 4.4 million exhibitors, 260 million visitors and 98 billion € (109 billion US $) being spent With 4.4 million exhibitors, 260 million visitors and 98 billion € (109 billion US $) being spent by the them combined annually, the exhibition industry is thriving globally. Approximately 31,000 exhibitions take place each year (not including fun […]
Scan Display Cape Town’s new water-wise plant nursery
Sustainability is a journey, and one that exhibition and event display specialist, Scan Display, has embraced. Its most recent project to promote greening has been the Cape Town branch’s installation of its own plant nursery which exclusively stocks water-wise, non-invasive plants. One of the company’s exhibition designers, Jacob van Zyl, drove the implementation process. He […]
AAXO signs strategic agreement with Italian trade fair body
Partnership opens new channels to Europe for African exhibition organisers Johannesburg, March 2018 – The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has signed a strategic agreement with its Italian counterpart, the Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association (AEFI), to support bilateral growth and collaboration. The partnership agreement, designed to enhance collaboration between pan-African […]