African Exhibition News
AFGRI platinum sponsor at Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba in April
AFGRI platinum sponsor at Agritech Expo Zambia in Chisamba in April As in previous years, Agritech Expo Zambia enjoys extensive support from the agri industry with the well-known supplier AFGRI Corporation Ltd., the sole John Deere distributor in Zambia, returning as platinum sponsors again. “The annual Agritech Expo is very important for all agricultural suppliers […]
Gain marketing muscle at Madex 2017
It’s about survival of the fittest! Gain marketing muscle at Madex 2017; free pre-registration is now open JOHANNESBURG – February 22, 2017 – Do you ever feel like all you have learnt, know and do is suddenly and without warning being turned upside down? In the past year have you looked at your job and […]
Award-winning Agritech Expo Zambia returns to Chisamba in April
Award-winning Agritech Expo Zambia returns to Chisamba in April as agri sector continues to move with the times Increased international presence at outdoor agri show “As Zambian agriculture continues moving with changing times and environment, so does our Agritech Expo. Farmers should brace themselves for yet another awe-inspiring agribusiness and agricultural technology and B2B platform” […]
5 things First-time Home Buyers Should Know
Buying your own home can be a daunting prospect. Many of us have spent our lives renting, so when we decide to take the step up to owning property we often aren’t quite as prepared as we should be. With this in mind, we sat down with Meyer de Waal, owner of My Bond Fitness […]
African Utility Week Industry Awards
African Utility Week Industry Awards include new gas, small scale and ICT categories to reflect evolution of energy and water sectors Nominations are open for top industry professionals and projects “I know the energy revolution is powering up and ready to take off. We should embrace energy trade with each other”. With these words Mr […]
Tourism Business Council Takes Stock of Sona 2017
Pretoria, South Africa: The travel and tourism industry stands to benefit from a more dynamic, competitive and inclusive economy as envisaged in the 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA) says the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA). However, this will require a greater level of collaboration between all the social partners to […]
Cape Town’s water restrictions – restricting or a necessary, new way of life?
“Drought has exposed the poor, or lack of, water management” “The drought that has impacted many regions within South Africa for a considerable length of time now has exposed the poor, or lack of, water management (monitoring and control) ability of many water institutions, as well as the difficulties and inability of municipalities and their […]
AAXO’s first ever Organiser and Exhibitor Awards a ROARing success
The evening of 26 January 2017 saw the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) successfully host the first ever ROAR Organiser and Exhibitor Awards – a glamorous opportunity for the industry to unite like never before. Over 330 guests attended this glittering event which was a record for the industry. Exhibitors, organisers, suppliers, the media […]
ROAR Awards photos
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Spintelligent events AUW, Agritech Expo, DRC Mining Week and Real Estate Summit winners at AAXO ROAR Awards
“Getting recognition in this competitive expo industry is immensely rewarding” Leading Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser Spintelligent has won four major awards at the *ROAR Organiser and Exhibitor Awards in Johannesburg which honour excellence in the exhibition and events industry on the continent. The awards were organised jointly by the Association of African […]
The Custom Bike Build Championship returns to South Africa Bike Festival 2017
South Africa Bike Festival, powered by Discovery Channel, is thrilled to announce that the incredibly successful Custom Bike Championship is back by popular demand, and will once again take place at the next fun-fuelled rendition of the festival, which takes place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th May. Last year saw […]
Exciting engaging exhibitions
The exhibition industry is always changing and as a result it is important to stay on trend and to push boundaries in order to appeal to a rapidly advancing market. Kim Kitchen shares what we can expect from exhibition stands this year. LARGE AUDIO-VISUAL LED screens and lighting are gradually becoming the norm for an […]
5 top tips to have a wow stand
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE Exhibitors should make it a priority to assess their stand’s visibility, and the message it communicates. Successful visibility can be achieved through the use of modern and effective illumination such as lighting, impressive AV, beautiful finishes, extended height as well as vibrant graphics. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Exhibiting involves a lot […]
How to gain maximum ROI from exhibitions
Compex® has participated in various exhibitions such as Meetings Africa and Markex. These two exhibitions have been developed for the MICE industry, but with different opportunities for participants. Being both exhibitions organisers and exhibitors themselves, Compex® has learned how to maximise the opportunities presented by participation in these shows and Nigel Walker, Director at Compex® […]
SuperGP Champions Trophy racing to take place at the South Africa Bike Festival
SuperGP Champions Trophy racing to take place at the South Africa Bike Festival NEW for 2017 – South Africa Bike Festival, powered by Discovery Channel, is thrilled to announce that GAS Sports will be bringing the 1000cc class for a round of the DEOD SuperGP Champions Trophy to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from the 26th – […]
Exhibition Industry Awards
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and the Exhibition and Events Association for Southern Africa (EXSA) are proud to announce a joint awards venture – two industry awards ceremonies under one banner. An industry first, the ROAR Organiser and Exhibitor Awards together with the EXSA-llence Awards mutually aim at recognising and promoting excellence within […]
South Africa Bike Festival 2017 Tickets on Sale
*25% off – January Special Tickets are now on sale for the hugely successful South Africa Bike Festival, which debuted as the FIRST event in 2016 at the ALL NEW Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Back by popular demand from industry members and visitors alike the festival returns to electrify fans with motorcycling mayhem […]
AAXO announces ROAR award judges and entry requirements
Press Release November 2016 AAXO announces ROAR award judges and entry requirements After announcing the exciting news of the first ever AAXO Organiser and Exhibitor Awards set to take place on 26 January 2017, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is proud to announce further details regarding the judges of this groundbreaking event. At […]
South Africa Bike Festival returns to fuel industry growth
South Africa Bike Festival returns to fuel industry growth and dominate the SA motorcycle market in 2017 Kalayami Grand Prix Circuit. This year saw international media and exhibition company, Clarion Events UK, launch the inaugural and premier South Africa Bike Festival, powered by Discovery Channel, at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Gauteng, adding yet another successful […]
EXSA AND AAXO announce Industry Awards
Joint Press Release November 2016 Exhibition and event industry unite for Annual Awards The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and the Exhibition and Events Association for Southern Africa (EXSA) are proud to announce a joint awards venture and open first call to nomination of judges for the inaugural ROAR and flagship EXSA-llence Awards – […]
AAXO ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
On the back of an industry-first study AAXO commissioned, it is excited to release fascinating insight on the economic impact of the exhibition industry in South Africa. The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) commissioned the study to assess the impact of exhibition industry on the South African economy and on the tourism industry. The […]
Global Exhibitions Day: A Global And National Success
The first ever Global Exhibitions Day takes place today on 8 June 2016. Driven by Paris based UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, Dallas based IAEE – The International Association of Exhibitions and Events and numerous association partners from all around the world, Global Exhibitions Day is a combination of efforts from […]
Free Tradeshow & Event ROI Tool Kit
Ian Sequeira, EVP, Exhibit Surveys Inc. shared a Free Tradeshow & Event ROI Tool Kit with the AAXO delegates at the AAXO Organiser Sales Training Day on 18 May. Visit their website to register.
Webinar on ROI
Click here to listen to the full recording of the webinar. Click here to download the slide deck of the webinar. Nancy Drapeau, PRC Research Director Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) A 23-year market research veteran with over 17 years in the B2B trade exhibitions sector. As CEIR’s Research Director, Ms. Drapeau conducts industry […]
Record-breaking, third Agritech Expo in Chisamba hailed as “tremendously successful” by ZNFU
“Very well attended event, well organised and we generated some great leads.” With a record-breaking attendance of 17 605 visitors, the third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia has firmly established itself as the leading outdoor agri event in the region. This year’s attendance is a 50% increase in visitors compared to last year’s figure of 11 740. […]
Finalists announced in African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub for energy and water industry
African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub offers a unique opportunity. Aquaponic farming, a geyser switch and other water and energy savings gadgets and software are amongst the winning innovations and inventions that will be showcased at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. Fifteen SMEs, start-ups […]
A Focus On Indigenous Design At Decorex Cape Town
One of the most exciting evolutions in the design industry of late has been a fresh definition of the term “African Style”. Gone are the conventional rustic or overtly colonial-style offerings we’ve come to expect of décor that emanates from the Mother Continent. Instead, materials and objects (some traditional, some contemporary) are being rethought, reworked […]
DRC Mining Week: “We believe in this sector and in this country”
DRC Minister of Mines Martin Kabwelulu Labilo at opening session in Lubumbashi in June “There is no doubt that 2016 is a challenging year for the mining sector and therefore, also for the DRC” says Elodie Delagneau, event director for the upcoming DRC Mining Week that is taking place in June in Lubumbashi, the heart […]
World Travel Market Africa 2016, brings the world to Cape Town
The City of Cape Town is the place to be next month as WTM Africa begins on 6 April 2016 With just under three weeks to go, momentum around WTM Africa 2016 is swiftly building. As Africa’s leading B2B exhibition for inbound and outbound Africa travel and tourism, and with over 500 exhibitors on board, […]
National Water Week and World Water Day: will the next big conflicts in Africa be on water usage?
Strong focus on water at African Utility Week in May “The next big conflicts in Africa will be on water usage” was the chilling prediction made earlier this year by the recently departed Dr Lawrence Musaba of the Southern African Power Pool and last year’s recipient of the African Utility Week Lifetime Achievement Award. “The […]
Calling all innovators and inventors in the energy and water industry!
African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub offers unique opportunity “Our goal is to take our clean cooking fuel to every energy poor household in Uganda by 2020 and to every country in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030” says Sanga Moses, CEO of the ground breaking company ECO-FUEL AFRICA and a true success story of home-grown innovation on […]
AAXO Approved Badge and Show Audits
A stamp of approval from AAXO means quality and credibility – AAXO is bringing SA in line with international standards If it’s AAXO-approved, it’s credible and quality-assured. The Association of African Exhibition Organisers has worked relentlessly since their inception in 2015 to ensure that exceptionally high standards are held within the exhibition industry. AAXO has […]
Decorex Durban: A One-stop Shop For All Things Home
Providing everything the homeowner needs to renovate, restore, build or decorate, Decorex Durban, which takes place from the 18th to 21st March at the Durban Exhibition Centre, is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in creating a beautiful home. Themed ‘Take it Home, Make it Home’, KwaZulu-Natal’s premier décor, design and lifestyle […]
Stellar Design Cast Lined Up For Decorex Durban
In line with its firmly entrenched reputation as KwaZulu-Natal’s premier décor, design and lifestyle show, Decorex Durban promises a thrilling line-up of design brilliance, including both established names and exciting emerging talents to watch. Amongst those exhibitors who’ve firmly earned their designer stripes is Westville-based Creative Concept Specialist, Bianca Howard, whose Slinx creative consultancy has […]
The Boys Are Back Again At Decorex 2016
The bachelor pad, the man cave, the lad’s lair… call it what you will, but the demarcation, in recent years, of an exclusively all-male space in the home has given new definition to the term ‘masculine décor’. In the past, the trend has been admirably acknowledged at Africa’s premier décor, design and lifestyle exhibition with […]
A Focus on Indigenous Interior Design at Decorex Durban
One of the most exciting evolutions in the design industry of late has been a fresh definition of the term “African Style”. Gone are the conventional rustic or overtly colonial-style offerings we’ve come to expect of décor that emanates from the Mother Continent. Instead, materials and objects (some traditional, some contemporary) are being rethought, reworked […]
Growing German interest in Zambian agri sector
Growing German interest in Zambian agri sector German pavilion at Agritech Expo almost doubles this year “Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part of the German pavilion – this is almost double […]
GEA, Clearpack and Kautex head up leading exhibitors at MAN Expo in Lagos in March
GEA, Clearpack and Kautex head up leading exhibitors at MAN Expo in Lagos in March Now is the time for the manufacturing industries to rise up GEA West Africa, Clearpack Singapore, Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH, Festo Automation, Miele Packaging, Gil Automation, the Bühler Group and Thomson & Grace are just some of the big names that […]
A dynamic new voice for exhibition organisers has made the industry sit up and take notice: AAXO has officially launched
On Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers was officially launched to an enthusiastic crowd of over 230 people at the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre in Johannesburg. The launch gave attendees from various sectors of the exhibition industry – including exhibitors, service providers, organisers, industry stakeholders and media […]