CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The inaugural Festival of Eventing (FOE) brought together 350 event professionals, 85 speakers, and 10 countries under one roof for a two-day showcase of innovation, inspiration, and industry connection. From cutting-edge event tech to sustainability-led activations, FOE set the stage for what the future of eventing in Africa could look […]
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 7, 2025 | Event News, Women in MICE They say public speaking is one of the greatest fears in the world—second only to… spiders. And yet, standing on stage at the 2025 Women in MICE Awards, surrounded by over 160 guests and the most inspiring women in the events industry, the fear quickly turned to fire. […]
VUKA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Searle, a 4× founder, community builder, communications & AI advisor and speaker, as its new consultant Head of AI Enablement & Human Systems. The creation of this role takes place at a critical inflection point in the conferencing and media sector, where the impact of […]
Platform Set to Revolutionise Event Matchmaking with Performance-Based Model Cape Town 4th August 2025— Espresso Meet Up, an innovative Business Matchmaking platform, is proud to announce the launch of its AI-powered matchmaking solution, specifically designed to deliver actionable, high-quality meetings that drive real business outcomes for exhibitors and event organisers. What sets Espresso Meet Up […]
Scan Display’s versatility was made evident when it received several awards from various industry organisations recently. The exhibition and display specialist’s winning exhibition stands range from large to smaller, in size and budget, and represent a mix of custom, modular, and sustainable designs. Exhibition Stand of the Year AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, […]
Specialised Exhibitions, a division of global independent exhibition organiser Montgomery Group, has appointed Joshua Low as Commercial Director Africa. This strategic addition to the leadership team comes as Specialised Exhibitions embarks on an ambitious phase of growth across the African continent. Low brings a distinguished track record in strategic leadership, innovation, business growth, trade show […]
Successful exhibitions aren’t just about foot traffic—they’re about valuable connections that drive business outcomes. That’s where strategic matchmaking comes in. At B&T Matchmaking, we are a renowned industry leader, providing top-notch matchmaking services that connect the right people and maximize ROI for exhibition organizers and attendees. With the launch of BTMATCHMAKING.ORG, event professionals can explore […]
We’re thrilled to partner with AAXO and its members to bring the Festival of Eventing to life — landing in Cape Town’s Century City Conference Centre on 8 & 9 August 2025. Founded by industry powerhouses Devi Paulsen-Abbott, Betty Sichivula and Keshni Reddy, the Festival is more than a conference — it’s a bold step […]
