African Exhibition News
Gallagher Convention Centre values loyalty and experience
Gallagher Convention Centre is turning thirty this year. We are celebrating #ThirtyYearsYoung, by celebrating the people and events that make this venue so remarkable. Over the last thirty years, special recognition and appreciation for experience and loyalty have been fostered at Gallagher. The result is having the privilege of the input of long-time employees as […]
The 2023 IELA Congress & Partnering Event Opened Doors to a New Future
Breaking Ground in the Exhibition Logistics Industry: The 2023 IELA Congress & Partnering Event unveils a New Era. With attendees from 48 countries, the industry’s annual gathering opened doors to a new future, showcasing the strength of event professionals worldwide. Under the motto Opening Doors to a New Future, the 38th IELA Congress took place […]
Construction industry gathers to innovate, celebrate, and build a resilient future at this year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa
The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa concluded recently with co-located events including the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards and African Smart Cities Summit. “The construction industry is an engine for economic growth and prosperity and it’s through working together that we can ensure a more resilient future,” said Tracy-Lee Behr, […]
CTIAF returns to FAME WEEK AFRICA for a Celebration of Animation
The Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) is back with a bang, set to dazzle audiences at the CTICC 2 from September 4 to 6, 2023. This annual gathering, now in its 12th edition, promises to be a sensational event. This year, CTIAF and FAME Week Africa are shifting their focus to the remarkable creatives […]
The Third Edition of AERO South Africa is Ready to Take to the Skies
Messe Frankfurt South Africa is excited to announce that the highly anticipated third edition of AERO South Africa will take place from the 6th – 8th July of 2023. This important general aviation event, promises to be an engaging gathering of industry professionals. Building on the success of previous editions, AERO South Africa has firmly […]
Connecting consumers, creatives, and brands, Decorex Cape Town 2023 has received resounding acclaim for uniting the design community of Cape Town
Following an extraordinary and record-breaking showcase in Cape Town, the Decorex Africa team extends heartfelt gratitude to all visitors, exhibitors, and suppliers for their integral role in this landmark event. From 22 to 25 June, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, more than 200 esteemed brands captivated the imagination of 25,440 visitors. The remarkable […]
30 Years Young! And may there be many more to come!
Established in 1993, Gallagher Convention Centre is celebrating our 30th birthday this year. This landmark Midrand property spanning over 32 hectares, with its 27 venues, has borne witness to pivotal moments in the South African story and the personal lives of many South Africans. Gallagher Convention Centre has proven resilient in the face of many […]
Submissions Now Open for Project Pitch Sessions at MIP Africa
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary opportunity that possesses the potential to breathe life into your creative vision. MIP Africa, in collaboration with FAME Week Africa, is delighted to announce the commencement of submissions for the highly anticipated Project Pitch Sessions. This exclusive invitation extends to the most brilliant minds and innovative project ideas from across […]
Launch of Africa’s biggest machine tools exhibition
The recent launch of Machine Tools Africa was attended by industry leaders interested in the latest show updates and new features that will be incorporated in the in 2024 trade exhibition. An event owned by the Machine Tool Merchants’ Association of South Africa (MTMA) in partnership with organisers Specialised Exhibitions, Machine Tools Africa will […]
Propak Cape to spotlight latest packaging and related industry trends
Taking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 24-26 October, Propak Cape will put the spotlight on the latest trends across the packaging, food processing, plastics, print, labelling, and wine & olive oil production industries. Visitors will see the latest in sustainability focussed packaging solutions whilst at Propak Cape; from packaging […]
Comic Con Cape Town wows fans as Joburg prepares for Comic Con Africa in September
As #ComicConCapeTown hash-tagged a trail through Twitter on opening day, 27 April 2023, in Cape Town, Comic Con Africa – the largest pop culture event in Africa and the first of its kind on the continent – is revving up its offering to bring fans the experience that they love in September. The must-attend multi-genre […]
Realness Institute and FAME Week Africa Announce Participants for Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy, Empowering Female Film Professionals in the Creative Industry
Participants of the 2023 Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy: Top l-r: Lerato Bokako (South Africa), Nozipho Swelindawo (South Africa), Abulele Njisane (South Africa). Middle l-r: Anga Mqingwana (South Africa), Khanyisile Zondi (South Africa), Lucinda Van de Rheede (South Africa). Bottom L-R: Seggen Mikael (Eritrea/ Germany), Taryn Joffe (South Africa), Victoria Ogar (Nigeria) FAME Week Africa is excited […]
A gathering for the best in retail-ready, sustainable food and beverage
Celebrating 20 years of Africa’s Big 7 and festive foodie features The local food and beverage market was abuzz at the twentieth edition of Africa’s Big 7, which wrapped up in Johannesburg at the Gallagher Convention Centre last week, co-located with SAITEX. “Recognising a two decade-long commitment to delivering top quality and reasonably priced, trendy […]
Mzansi Food & Drink Show serving Gauteng in 2024
In introducing the show that will delight foodies, chefs and home-cooks in South Africa, Carol Weaving, Managing Director of RX Africa, noted: “We are in the business of building businesses so everyone can thrive, whoever and wherever they are. “As Africa’s leading exhibition and event organiser, RX Africa works with relevant government entities, stakeholders and […]
Exposure Marketing Celebrates South African Youth with an Exclusive Exhibition Masterclass for Students from Tshwane University of Technology
Exposure Marketing, a leading Exhibition and Marketing Management company and founding member of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), has commemorated this year’s Youth Month in South Africa by organising an exclusive Exhibition Masterclass for third-year students from the Tshwane University of Technology. The event showcased the company’s fervour for cultivating the next generation […]
Transport Evolution Africa Awards Will Celebrate Excellence on the Continent
Entries close on 31 July 2023 to recognise enterprise development, sustainability and inclusivity As the Transport and Logistics sector evolves we need to celebrate the innovative solutions that are happening in the sector, such as companies championing women working in transport or logistics to individuals advocating for progress and representing futureproofed solutions for the […]
Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Unpacking the Latest Developments in the Built Environment
The construction market in Southern Africa demonstrates a strong resilience, paving the way for industry growth amidst a range of opportunities and challenges. Notably, infrastructure investment in South Africa is witnessing favorable developments with a substantial allocation of R2.6 billion being made for human settlement development over the upcoming three years in the Western Cape, […]
MultiChoice named super sponsor of FAME Week Africa
MultiChoice, Africa’s leading video entertainment company, has announced its support for FAME Week Africa and MIP Africa, two of the most prominent events in the African entertainment industry. The company has been named the super sponsor of FAME Week Africa, which takes from 3 to 10 September 2023 in Cape Town. FAME Week Africa is […]
Launch of Africa’s biggest machine tools exhibition
The recent launch of Machine Tools Africa was attended by industry leaders interested in the latest show updates and new features that will be incorporated in the in 2024 trade exhibition. An event owned by the Machine Tool Merchants’ Association of South Africa (MTMA) in partnership with organisers Specialised Exhibitions, Machine Tools Africa will be […]
Propak Cape to spotlight latest packaging and related industry trends
Taking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 24-26 October, Propak Cape will put the spotlight on the latest trends across the packaging, food processing, plastics, print, labelling, and wine & olive oil production industries. Visitors will see the latest in sustainability focussed packaging solutions whilst at Propak Cape; from packaging production […]
Africa’s Big 7 to showcase the best in food and beverage innovations
The local food and beverage market is seeing healthy investment activity from new manufacturing plants being opened to popular brands expanding onshore.[i] Recognising the potential of this market and further across the continent, significant prospects await at Africa’s Big 7 returning in June. “As we celebrate our 20th edition, Africa’s Big 7 remains committed to […]
Africa’s Bright Future: Experts to Discuss Smart City Solutions for the Continent
The 6th annual African Smart Cities Summit and co-located industry events take place this June Smart cities are the future of urban development, using digital technologies to improve lives, optimise access to resources and fuel economic growth. By 2050, the World Economic Forum predicts that 7 out of 10 people will live in cities. Some […]
Exploring the Built Environment: Big 5 Construct Southern Africa and NAFBI to host Stakeholders Engagement Forum
Driving progress towards a resilient, transparent, and transformed construction industry, top ministers to attend Tackling corruption, imbalance and destructive delays in the local construction environment are essential for the industry to do well. From AI-based solutions[1] to removing regulatory stumbling blocks, the industry needs to come together to plot the way forward. To facilitate this, […]
Join FAME Week Africa: Register Now
Celebrating African Creativity: Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, expresses delight in welcoming back FAME Week Africa to Cape Town. Recognising its role in promoting the African film, TV, and music industry, Cape Town proudly supports and nurtures creative talent. Register Now for FAME Week Africa: Unleash Your Creativity at the […]
EXPOGUYS – TRANSFORMING IMAGINATION INTO REALITY WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE EXHIBITION SOLUTIONS AND UNPARALLED PASSION
ExpoGuys, now celebrating its 13th year, owes its success to the dedication and passion of its team. ExpoGuys is a vibrant company specializing in dynamic, yet functional exhibition stands, displays, activations, events, retail environments and interiors. We proudly offer tailored turnkey solutions for exhibitors, across any market, with a focus on meeting all the client’s […]
Raked seating at Gallagher!
Raked seating is positioned on an upwards slope to give those in the audience towards the back a better view than if the seats were all on the same level. Gallagher Convention Centre now offers our clients in-house raked seating at unbeatable rates. Raked seating is the ideal solution for large cinema-style events, allowing guests […]
May the odds be in your favour
Cornelle Du Preez – GM: Sales & Coordination Gallagher Convention Centre offers you every possible solution to the current infrastructure challenges that may have a tremendous impact on the success of your event. South Africans are adaptable, we are taking every stage of the infrastructure challenges in our stride, doing our best to find the […]
GAWK VISUAL ENGINEERS LAUNCHES TRIGA SKYCUBES
Branding real estate at exhibitions, conferences and within retail environments comes at a premium. Increasingly, marketers are trying to extract as much value from their allocated spaces as possible. Once floor level branding is saturated, the only place to go is UP! By combining a lightweight aluminium sub-frame with the award winning TRIGAÒ modular display […]
Skills needed to meet the demands of the future energy sector: SA not ready
“I am inspired, meet me at the top!” sounded the war cry of the Galactic Einsteins (see photograph) when they concluded their presentation at the Changemakers Junior Green Investment Pitch Session at the Enlit Africaconference and exhibition, which gathered energy, water and power sector stakeholders across the continent at the CTICC in Cape Town this […]
Energy experts at Enlit Africa agree that technology is key to continent’s just energy transition
“Access first point of just transition” During the keynote session on the second day of Enlit Africa, energy experts from across the continent agreed that technology is key to the continent’s just energy transition. Africa’s just energy transition ambitions are being tested in the face of a global recession, rising poverty, unemployment and falling revenue. […]
Mining and energy minister Mantashe addresses “major challenge” of grid capacity at Enlit Africa
“Energy transition is a journey; it is not an event” South African mining and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has encouraged power developers to invest in South African energy projects, from renewables to nuclear to transmission. Speaking to a packed conference hall at the Enlit Africa power and energy conference and expo in Cape Town on […]
CEIR Announces 2023 Board of Directors
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announces the roster for its 2023 Board of Directors. CEIR’s Board of Directors is one of the most diverse and influential groups within the industry. As part of its oversight responsibilities, it ensures that the monies raised are used to fund the CEIR Index and other important research opportunities. […]
Acting Eskom chief Cassim says utility hopes to recover 6000 MW in the next two years
The acting Group Chief Executive of Africa’s largest utility, South Africa’s Eskom, Calib Cassim, says the power company’s executive management has agreed to assist generation “to the best of our ability to minimise the impact of loadshedding this winter.” “We hope to recover 6000 MW in our fleet in the next two years,” says Cassim. […]
Innovation and investment: Key to the growth of the African transport and logistics sectors
Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo to address key challenges, opportunities and solutions for the improvement of ports, rails and roads in Africa The transport industry in Africa has evolved in recent years due to advancements in technology, changes in trade patterns, and through the emergence of new players in the market. Whilst the industry […]
Leading African companies and individuals named as finalists of the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards 2023
With over 100 entries received, the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards announces the finalists across the various categories, which recognises the industry’s achievements on the path to a smart and sustainable future and celebrates the prowess and excellence of companies and individuals, while also encouraging Southern Africa’s construction industry to aim for higher […]
Explore the latest multi-sector trends and innovations at SAITEX 2023
Connect and collaborate at SAITEX: Southern Africa’s premier trade event African countries are increasingly engaging in intra-regional and global trade, promoting economic growth and discovering new opportunities. The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has further enhanced trade prospects, but still requires work to see its potential fully realised. Recently, the IMF […]
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia: Uniting industry leaders to recognize growth, resilience and opportunities across Ethiopia’s construction sector
Free-to-attend event for construction industry to discover business prospects, learn about top trends and network among industry peers Opening tomorrow, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia will feature 140+ exhibitors from more than 24 countries, alongside 3 country pavilions, 20 free CPD-certified talks The event is endorsed by the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure and supported by […]
DMG EVENTS SETS THE STAGE FOR UNMATCHED RETAIL FOOD AND HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE: HOTEL & HOSPITALITY SHOW, AFRICA’S BIG 7, AND INDEX AFRICA MERGE IN 2024
Experience top food, beverage, interiors and hospitality trends, products and innovations at one venue Africa’s hospitality industry is benefiting from more international hotel chains expanding on the continent and local hospitality companies expanding at a rapid pace. Recent Stats SA data shows that accommodation income increased by 46.7% in 2022 compared to the fourth quarter […]
University of Johannesburg School appoints new Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ms Akhona Melani as the new Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator for the University of Johannesburg School of Tourism and Hospitality. With her expertise in connecting students with industry opportunities, Ms Melani will facilitate placing our third-year Tourism Development and Food and Beverage Operations students in WIL […]
Canada to Shine as Guest Country at FAME Week Africa 2023
Canada announced as Guest Country for FAME Week Africa 2023, promoting the partnership between Africa and Canada FAME Week Africa is thrilled to announce that Canada will be the guest country for its 2023 edition, to be held in Cape Town, South Africa. The partnership between FAME Week Africa and Canada is set to showcase […]