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AAXO is committed to promoting the African exhibitions industry, encouraging businesses to invest and participate in exhibitions, affording our members the tools and resources for successful exhibition management, and encouraging world-class industry standards. This dedication is evident in AAXO’s commitment to linking organisers to a network of suppliers and opportunities to ensure growth and inclusivity continentally.  How can we support your business today?

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Register now for Africa Travel Week 2024

Registration now open for Africa Travel Week 2024, running from 07 to 12 April in the City of Cape Town 2024 programme includes WTM Africa, ILTM Africa, and various bolt-on events, conferences, and awards ceremonies running concurrently Registration includes access to content workshops, networking opportunities, and social events Cape Town, 22 November 2023 – Registration […]

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Comic Con Cape Town 2024 Dates Announced

Following the sell-out success in 2023, Comic Con Cape Town is excited to announce it’s return to the Mother City between 27 April and 1 May 2024 which is the weekend leading up to Freedom Day (1 May) hosted by The City of Cape Town. For the 2024 iteration, the Cape’s most exciting pop culture […]

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Championing Change: WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 entries now open!

Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 with deadline set for 1 March 2024 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Awards since its inception in 2004 6 categories confirmed for the 2024 edition WTM Africa is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter their Responsible Tourism Awards 2024, by 1 March 2024. A […]

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African manufacturing capabilities are set to be showcased as the AGOA forum convenes in South Africa to strengthen US trade ties

Around 400 exhibitors from across Sub-Saharan Africa will demonstrate African service and manufacturing capabilities. This will take place alongside the 20th US-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum), scheduled for November 2 to 4, 2023, in Johannesburg, under the theme “Partnering to Build a Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive AGOA to Support Economic Development, […]

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Transport Evolution West Africa: Debut Expo and Forum in Ghana Signals Regional Industry Growth

Launch of the new event dedicated to the transport and logistics industry builds on dmg events’ expansion plans across Africa Running from 5 – 7 June 2024, Transport Evolution West Africa Expo and Forum to be co-located with West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) The new event aims to foster innovation, growth, and sustainability, […]

FAME Week Africa Calls You to Action: Join the African Women in Entertainment Collective Movement!

Following the resounding success of the Women in Entertainment Breakfast at FAME Week Africa 2023, an event brimming with positive energy and inspiration, FAME Week Africa, in collaboration with EarCandy Dubbing, is thrilled to extend a powerful invitation: Join the African Women in Entertainment Collective (AWE Collective)! The 2023 Women in Entertainment Breakfast, held at […]

Third Edition of MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Kicks Off in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

The MSGBC region’s premier energy event – MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 – officially opened on Tuesday in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, with an opening ceremony attended by Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. The ceremony laid the foundation for two days of dialogue and deals, with industry leaders providing forward-looking remarks about […]

Fostering Synergies Between Europe and Africa: Investing in African Energy Returns to Paris in 2024

Building on the success of the 2023 edition, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is preparing to host Investing in African Energy 2024, scheduled to take place on May 14–15, 2024 in Paris, France. With the support of the African Energy Chamber, role-players attending Investing in African Energy 2024 will get to engage with experts and decision-makers to gain insights on […]

Register now for Africa Travel Week 2024

Registration now open for Africa Travel Week 2024, running from 07 to 12 April in the City of Cape Town 2024 programme includes WTM Africa, ILTM Africa, and various bolt-on events, conferences, and awards ceremonies running concurrently Registration includes access to content workshops, networking opportunities, and social events Cape Town, 22 November 2023 – Registration […]

Comic Con Cape Town 2024 Dates Announced

Following the sell-out success in 2023, Comic Con Cape Town is excited to announce it’s return to the Mother City between 27 April and 1 May 2024 which is the weekend leading up to Freedom Day (1 May) hosted by The City of Cape Town. For the 2024 iteration, the Cape’s most exciting pop culture […]

Championing Change: WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 entries now open!

Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 with deadline set for 1 March 2024 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Awards since its inception in 2004 6 categories confirmed for the 2024 edition WTM Africa is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter their Responsible Tourism Awards 2024, by 1 March 2024. A […]

African manufacturing capabilities are set to be showcased as the AGOA forum convenes in South Africa to strengthen US trade ties

Around 400 exhibitors from across Sub-Saharan Africa will demonstrate African service and manufacturing capabilities. This will take place alongside the 20th US-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum), scheduled for November 2 to 4, 2023, in Johannesburg, under the theme “Partnering to Build a Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive AGOA to Support Economic Development, […]

MSGBC Conference to Feature Roadshow on Mauritanian Exploration Opportunities

A special session on Mauritania’s exploration prospects during the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference will delve into a range of topics, from geology to investment incentives and ongoing developments. Mauritania is making great strides to attract foreign investment across its untapped upstream market, introducing a 15-block offshore licensing round; strengthening geological surveying and […]

Harnessing Trust

In an era marked by a global “trust deficit disorder” as commented by the Secretary General of the United Nations, a collaboration between VUKA Group and The Global Trust Project stands out as a necessary and timely endeavour. Together, they will work with leaders, organisations, governments and societies to foster a shared understanding of, and […]

FAME Week Africa 2024 Dates Announced

Get ready for an electrifying FAME Week Africa 2024! Building upon the resounding success of the 2023 edition, FAME Week Africa returns in 2024, and it’s set to be bigger, better, and more exhilarating than ever before. FAME Week Africa, the ultimate stage for celebrating Africa’s exceptional talents in film, television, animation, and music, is […]

Entrepreneurs: The Driving Forces Behind Innovation and Economic Growth

Above, from left to right: Angelique Smith, Event Synthesis International; Projeni Pather, Exposure Marketing; and David Ashdown, Vuka Group. Crucial to Africa’s progress and economic expansion, small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution to the overall GDP of sub-Saharan nations. Despite entrepreneurs dominating the market, […]

Register now for the Intra-African Trade Fair

The Intra-African Trade Fair will be taking place from the 9- 15 November 2023, Africa’s biggest event will be welcoming over 1600 exhibitors, 35 000 attendees across 75 countries Africa stands at the threshold of a historic pivot, poised to amplify collective economies and pave the way for a projected rise of US$29 trillion by […]

AEW 2024: Invest in African Energy to Take Place 4-8 November in Cape Town

The African Energy Chamber proudly announces the launch of the 2024 edition of the continent’s premier event for the energy sector: African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy, taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town.   At a time when the African energy industry is faced with a variety of challenges, the African Energy Week […]

New home for Local Manufacturing Expo alongside Electra Mining Africa 2024

Specialised Exhibitions is excited to announce that the second edition of the successful Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo will be taking centre stage in Hall 10 alongside Electra Mining Africa 2024. As a showcase of Southern Africa’s manufacturing capabilities across industry, construction, mining, agriculture and power sectors, this broad reaching expo is geared to facilitate […]

The Association of African Exhibition Organisers announces the return of the ROAR Awards in 2024

The Association of African Organisers’ (AAXO) ROAR Awards are back, set to take place on the 29th of February 2024, and poised to once again celebrate and honour exceptional achievements in exhibition organisation, exhibitor participation, and service excellence. The ROAR Awards ceremony has earned a distinguished reputation as a pinnacle event within the exhibition industry, […]

Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of Digital Transformation

The digital world’s landscape is perpetually shifting. As we stand at the cusp of the greatest technological revolution, digital transformation is more than just a trending term – it’s an actual paradigm shift remolding industries. From the vibrant markets of Africa to its soaring urban skyscrapers, businesses are reimagining interactions, transactions, and evolution in this […]

Joburg’s Ultimate Music & Lifestyle Expo: Bigger, Better & Brimming with Entertainment!

Joburg’s ultimate lifestyle event returns this year as a standalone event, when the Music & Lifestyle Expoexpands its offerings to the public, sponsors and exhibitors with a superb line-up of artists, expo and happenings. A celebration of life, food and entertainment centred around the important role music plays in our lives, the Music & Lifestyle […]

The Resurgence of Exhibitions: Reviving the Hospitality Industry in a Post-COVID Digital World

By Lerato Nako, Events Manager of Specialised Exhibitions In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our world has witnessed a digital revolution that has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and conduct business. In the increasingly virtual world we live in, exhibitions are more important than ever for the hospitality sector. These are a few […]

Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo unites industry in the vision of an integrated Africa

The 11th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo concluded on 22 September at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex in Durban. Co-located with the inaugural Logistics Evolution Africa Forum & Expo, the events welcomed global participants from the public and private sectors to drive forward the development and maintenance of Africa’s vital port, rail, and […]

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Energy Capital & Power
Al Mourabitoune Conference Center, Nouakchott, Mauritania
MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023

Returning for its third edition under the theme, ‘Scaling Energy Opportunities in Africa’s New Frontiers’, this year’s edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 Conference and Exhibition will take place in Mauritania’s capital city of Nouakchott from November 21-22, reaffirming the West African country’s position as a regional hub for oil, gas, renewables, […]
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Solar Power Africa

Solar Power Africa

Where bright minds meet to explore the solar and energy storage industry in Africa. Solar Power Africa focuses on creating an environment that fosters the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and expertise for furthering solar power and renewable energy development in Africa. The conference also brings together thought leaders who discuss and unpack policy, technologies, trends, […]
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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit Johannesburg
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Hobby-X

A colourful and engaging event where imagination and skills converge. Hobbyists, crafters, and those searching for a creative outlet and new products come from all over South Africa and neighbouring countries in search of materials, supplies, equipment, ideas, and techniques. The  event curates a wide range of products and services that showcase and demonstrate the […]
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