African Exhibition News
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 […]
Are we clear on nuclear for South Africa?
“Koeberg is a cash cow for Eskom” President Jacob Zuma’s remarks during last week’s SONA on the country’s nuclear future might seem contradictory, but this is not the case, says Dr. Anthonie Cilliers of North West University’s School of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. President Zuma said South Africa’s nuclear build programme would roll out at […]
African Utility Week welcomes Shell back as platinum sponsor
All eyes are on reducing costs and increasing machine run time Global energy giant Shell will return as a platinum sponsor to African Utility Week at Cape Town’s CTICC from 17-19 May. As the country goes through tough economic times and companies are facing growing price tags for their equipment maintenance, all eyes are on […]
Announcement of the Market Research Results
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A line up of exciting events: AAXO continues to create opportunities for members to learn and grow in 2016
In 2016, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) will be focusing strongly on training and knowledge sharing, with the aim of growing and strengthening the industry. This is evident through the number of exciting training events being hosted by AAXO, which are not to be missed by anyone who wants to keep their finger […]
MAN’s vision to see Nigerian manufacturing sector grow 5% per annum for the next four years MAN Expo in Lagos in March to gather thousands of industry experts
“My vision is to see a Nigerian manufacturing sector that is developing and achieving a GDP growth of 5% per annum for the next four years” – this is according to Reginald I. Odiah, Chairman Economic Policy Committee (EPC) of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The Association has called for a massive investment to take […]
Brands and products shine at the MamaMagic New Product Awards
For 12 years MamaMagic, The Baby Expo has undoubtedly been the premier parenting exhibition, and the largest of it’s kind, in Africa carrying, an enormous amount of credibility with parents and exhibitors alike. MamaMagic exhibits some of the most trusted and long established brands in the country, giving new products and services in the […]
Announcing the joint AAXO/SAACI conference and AAXO’s participation in the UFI Global Exhibitions Day initiative
Joining forces for industry growth: Announcing the joint AAXO/SAACI conference and AAXO’s participation in the UFI Global Exhibitions Day initiative. Bringing industry members and key thought leaders together for an intensive programme of learning and knowledge-sharing, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO)’s 2016 Conference has been arranged to coincide with two other significant industry […]
Announcing the joint AAXO/SAACI conference and AAXO’s participation in the UFI Global Exhibitions Day initiative
Joining forces for industry growth: Announcing the joint AAXO/SAACI conference and AAXO’s participation in the UFI Global Exhibitions Day initiative Bringing industry members and key thought leaders together for an intensive programme of learning and knowledge-sharing, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO)’s 2016 Conference has been arranged to coincide with two other significant industry […]
Tapping into trends and making an impact online: AAXO is hosting a free Organiser Training Day focused on digital marketing
Following their inception in 2015, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is getting 2016 off to a dynamic start by hosting an exciting training opportunity for exhibition organisers. The one-day Organiser Training Day, which will be hosted by AAXO in collaboration with SAACI, will focus on a number of issues related to digital marketing. […]
STS joins African Utility Week as industry partner and presents KMC workshop at expo
The global prepaid meter standards industry organisation, STS (Standard Transfer Specification), has joined the leading power and water conference and trade expo African Utility Week as an industry partner. STS will hold its AGM during the event in Cape Town in May and also run a free technical workshop on its improved KMC (Key Management […]
Agritech Expo to gather Zambia’s farming community in Chisamba again to focus on agri successes and challenges
“It is so important for the farming community to get together to discuss the current challenges and share success stories in the sector” says Liam Beckett, Event Director of the Agritech Expo, which is Zambia’s leading outdoor agriculture exhibition. “This year we look forward to welcoming some 15 000+ farming professionals, from emerging, to small holder […]
World Bank to report back on progress of its Thirsty Energy Initiative at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
A study in South Africa that forms part of the World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative has found that major inter-basin transfers support water for power in South Africa. “These transfers play a critical role in the power sector in the country,” says Dr Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist at the World Bank, “and you see […]
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First ever “Global Exhibitions Day” to highlight the exhibition industry’s benefits for the economy – and the fun of working in the industry.
Exhibition organisers, venues, associations, and service providers from countries all around the world are uniting behind a global initiative to stage the first ever “Global Exhibitions Day” on 8 June 2016. Driven by Paris based UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and Dallas based IAEE – The International Association of Exhibitions and […]
Tapping into trends and making an impact online: AAXO is hosting a free Organiser Training Day focused on digital marketing
Following their inception in 2015, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is getting 2016 off to a dynamic start by hosting an exciting training opportunity for exhibition organisers. The one-day Organiser Training Day, which will be hosted by AAXO in collaboration with SAACI, will focus on a number of issues related to digital marketing. […]
Joining forces for a stronger and more productive exhibition industry: AAXO and SAACI announce a new strategic partnership
As the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) grows and expands, part of the vision of the organisation is to form partnerships with other bodies that share in AAXO’s vision of a profitable and thriving exhibition industry. This is in keeping with the mandate of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), and […]
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) plans a leading-edge organiser training session
Understanding the digital landscape is vital for any brand that wants to market itself successfully. With new technology, new social media platforms and new trends all changing and shaping the way that customers interact with brands, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has recognised the need to support and educate members on this topic. […]