African Exhibition News
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 […]
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery celebrates turning 50
It was a memorable event where industry partners, exhibitors, suppliers, media, employees both past and present, shareholders and owners joined together at the Expo Centre Clubhouse in Johannesburg to celebrate the 50th birthday of exhibition organiser, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. It was an evening of catching up with old friends, sharing memories of the past and […]
AAXO Celebrates Achievements at the ROAR Awards
On the evening of 1 February 2018, AAXO hosted Southern Africa’s most reputable exhibitors and organisers at the annual and exclusive ROAR Awards. The evening was a black-and-gold affair with glitz-and-glam everywhere and its sole purpose was to celebrate the work of outstanding professionals in a broad range of categories in relation to the organising […]
AAXO ROAR AWARDS 2017 WINNERS
AAXO ROAR AWARDS 2017 WINNERS LIST Distinctions in Exhibiting went to: Lafarge Holcim built by BluCube at Decorex Endress+Hauser at Africa Automation Fair Franke South Africa – Decorex Kitchen Trends Project 2017 built by Various stand builders at Decorex Beckhoff Automation built by Red Bellwether at Africa Automation Fair North West Toursim Board built by […]
LEARN WHILE YOU NETWORK WITH THE EXHIBITION INDUSTRY’S BEST THIS JANUARY
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) welcomes the New Year with excitement. In less than two days the doors will open for the 2018 edition of the Exhibition of Exhibitions. This event will once again showcase some of the best exhibitions in South Africa as well as the latest creative designs and technology trends. AAXO […]
2018 AAXO ROAR Awards – The Exhibition event of the year!
The second annual ROAR Awards hosted by the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) will be held on 1 February 2018 at the Ticketpro Dome. Bigger than before, this glamorous dinner will celebrate excellence in the exhibition industry in Africa. It will be the highlight of this specific week when AAXO also hosts […]
Press Release – Dissolution of 3D Group
22 January, 2018 Press Release – Dissolution of 3D Group The Associations, AAXO and EXSA, of the exhibition industry in Southern Africa are very concerned and distressed to have heard the news that 3D Group have apparently dissolved and terminated all business activity as of 31 November 2017. We would like to express our deep […]
Register for Exhibition of Exhibitions 2018 NOW!
If you answered yes to any of these questions you have to be at the Exhibition of Exhibitions 2018! The Exhibition of Exhibitions, a groundbreaking occasion, was designed to equip exhibitors with information and innovative tools to boost the entire exhibition industry. New trends New technology New marketing initiatives when participating in an exhibition or […]
AAXO LANDS PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP FROM THE TICKETPRO DOME
Over the last couple of years, AAXO positioned itself as the leading authority in the exhibitions industry in South Africa and Africa with a mandate to drive industry growth across the continent. This is exactly why the Management of the Ticketpro Dome are so proud to announce their Platinum Sponsorship of AAXO. For Ticketpro Dome, […]
Montecasino announces discounted rates for Exhibition of Exhibitions & EIA Awards!
Montecasino is proud to announce discounted rates for all Exhibition of Exhibition visitors as well as attendees of the EIA Awards. Make sure you book your room now to avoid disappointment! Bookings close on 7 January 2018 AAAXO is proudly sponsored by:
AAXO signs reciprocal agreement with IELA
AAXO is committed to growing the South African and African exhibition industry. The UFI global congress was recently held in South Africa for the first time ever and AAXO hosted the Africa Focus Session during this industry leading event. With more than 400 delegates from over 56 countries, this was certainly the perfect networking opportunity […]
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and the Association of African Exhibition Organizers (AAXO) sign mutual agreement
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 1 November 2017 – The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and the Association of African Exhibition Organizers (AAXO) are pleased to announce a new partnership to actively promote the business events and exhibition industry within Africa. This ground-breaking agreement aims to strengthen and promote both industries in the […]
Exhibition Industry Alliance (EIA) ushers in new dawn for the Southern Africa exhibition sector
Following months of rigorous consultations and negotiations AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) and EXSA (Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa) have signed an agreement to work together under the EIA (Exhibition Industry Alliance) umbrella. EXSA will focus on being a Supplier and Venue focused Association whereas AAXO will be Organiser focused. The respective […]
AAXO to Professionalise the Exhibition industry by hosting World-class Training at Exhibition of Exhibitions
One of the core elements of AAXO’s mandate is to formalise and standardise the industry, by offering extensive and comprehensive training to both members and non-members. We believe that this is perhaps one of the most promising ways in which we can help the industry move forward and grow – which is why we created […]
Exhibition Industry Unites as AAXO and EXSA Co-Hosts Groundbreaking Awards under Exhibition Industry Alliance
AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) and EXSA (Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa) just released that they will be working together once again under the Exhibition Industry Alliance (EIA) banner. These two industry giants will be co-hosting the AAXO ROAR Awards and EXSA-llence Awards at a glamorous gala dinner, dubbed the Exhibition Industry […]
The AAXO ROAR AWARDS is ready to welcome organiser and exhibitor entries
Now in its second year, the AAXO ROAR AWARDS is ready to welcome organiser and exhibitor entries. We believe that you should be rewarded for the hard work and effort that goes into planning each of your exhibitions. Please have a read through the entry guidelines, which could be downloaded from the portal, and […]
AAXO Raises the Bar with Exhibition Event of the Year
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) released the schedule for the African exhibition event of the year, held from 29 January to 2 February 2018. With the Exhibition of Exhibitions (EoE), AAXO ROAR Awards, International Safety Training and organiser, supplier and exhibitor training hosted at the Ticketpro Dome, there is something for organisers, suppliers, […]
Dynamic women honored at the annual Top 40 Women in MICE Awards.
AAXO would like to congratulate all the winners at the annual Top 40 Women in MICE awards which took place yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Winners in the organiser category Name Surname Company Postion Abie Pantshwa Fresh Corporation CEO Alex Buckley Into Africa MICE Manager Amanda Cunningham The Wedding Expo Managing Director Candice Christians […]