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Land Forces Africa 2015, South Africa
More than 300 senior military personnel were among over 1,000 delegates to review the latest defence technology at Land Forces Africa last month. Organiser Spintelligent reported a 25 per cent...
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Decorex Joburg 2015
More than 56,000 fans of inspired design converged on the Gallagher Convention Centre for 100% Design South Africa and its co-located home improvement expo Decorex Joburg 2015 this month. Click to...
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More than 56,000 visitors attend Decorex Joburg home improvement expo
Fans of inspired design turned out in record numbers for design showcase 100% Design South Africa and its co-located home improvement expo Decorex Joburg 2015 this month. More than 56,000 visitors...
View ArticleNew exhibition industry association launches in South Africa
The Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has hit back at claims it is “not serving the best interest” of exhibition organisers, after members broke away to form a new association....
View ArticleLove your work: Carol Weaving, Thebe Reed Exhibitions
We catch up with Carol Weaving, managing director of Thebe Reed Exhibitions, South Africa, to talk exhibitions, extreme sports and challenges facing the industry. How long have you been in your role? I...
View ArticleAAXO offers free training for South Africa trade show participants
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has unveiled the programme for its first major event, an exhibitor training day. The educational event, which is free for exhibitors affiliated...
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East African Power Industry Convention sparks record attendance
A new venue, expanded exhibition space and gala awards dinner helped to double attendance at one of Africa’s largest power industry conventions last month. More than 1,500 delegates from 40 countries...
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East African Power Industry Convention 2015, Kenya
A gala awards ceremony was among the highlights of the 2015 East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC), which attracted a record crowd on 27-28 August. More than 1,500 delegates from 40 countries...
View ArticleThebe Reed Exhibitions acquires Africa Automation Fair
Organiser Thebe Reed Exhibitions has expanded its portfolio of events with the acquisition of premier automation industry event in Southern Africa, Africa Automation Fair. The 2015 edition held in May,...
View ArticleAAXO and SAACI announce strategic partnership
As the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) grows and expands, the organisation is to form partnerships with other bodies that share in AAXO’s vision of a profitable and thriving...
View ArticleSharm El Sheikh DMC urges corporates not to cancel
The president of an Egyptian destination management company Emeco Trave has urged meeting and event organisers not to pull their groups from Sharm El Sheikh. Karim ElMinabawy, president at Emeco...
View ArticleDurban ICC gives back with Santa Shoebox project
The Durban International Convention Centre joined with the Santa Shoebox Project once again this year to spread festive cheer to the children of the Makabongwe Methodist Pre-School. The Santa Shoebox...
View ArticleStanding out: Qatar
Qatar sits in a fast-growing region for international exhibitions. But how is it going to differentiate itself from the countries that surround it? EW takes a closer look It is common knowledge that...
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In pictures: Clarion Events’ WAPIC grows by 37%
The West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) has grown 37 per cent , reflecting the increased confidence of the region’s power sector. WAPIC programme director Natalie Bacon said the 12th edition...
View Articleibtm africa revamps conference initiative
Thebe Reed Exhibitions is to deliver an ibtm africa conference for this year’s event which will take place on Friday 8 April at the Cape Town International Conference Centre. Both exhibitors and...
View ArticleTwo new East African launches for Montgomery
Montgomery ECO East Africa has expanded its event portfolio with the launch of two new exhibitions, Food&Drink East Africa and K-OSH. The joint venture between Montgomery and Kenyan-based...
View ArticleDmg events acquires African event management company EMS
Dmg events, organiser of The Big 5 series of construction shows, has announced the acquisition of Exhibition Management Services PTY (EMS). The new Johannesburg-based company will be called dmg EMS...
View ArticleAviation Africa moves to Kigali, Rwanda for 2017
Dates for the second Aviation Africa event have been announced with the venue destination being named as Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, recently named by United Nations as ‘Africa’s prettiest...
View Articledmg events plans North African shows
dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa is launching two of its most successful event brands into North Africa, as the region sees a surge in demand for knowledge, inspiration and products in the...
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In pictures: Clarion Events’ outdoor Agritech exhibition in Zambia
The third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia increased visitors by 50 per cent, with 17,605 visitors, compared to last year’s figure of 11,740. Thousands of small-scale, emerging and commercial farmers...
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