www.theevent.co.za Please recycle me Published by Meengs Africa 2013 @MeengsAfrica #MeengsAfrica www.meengsafrica.com South African Tourism South African Tourism Contact us T he developing world is leading growth in the number of internaonal convenons hosted, giving every indicaon that this is going to be the ‘African century’ in business events. This is what Gary Grimmer, Chief Execuve Officer at Gaining Edge, the facilitator of the Associaon Forum at the Meengs Africa 2013 BOND (Business Opportunies Networking Day), told delegates yesterday morning. Africa is currently experiencing compound an- nual growth rate of 7.7 percent in meengs host- ed, more than a percent higher than growth ex- perienced in Europe and two percent higher than growth in North America. This is excing, and significant, for a number of rea- sons, Grimmer said. Emerging markets and their grow- ing status as business event desnaon hosts drive glo- ASSOCIATIONS PREPARE FOR THE “AFRICAN CENTURY” Emerging markets and their growing status as business event destination hosts drive globalisation, creating interest in (and hunger for) business event experiences that are culturally diverse. “ “ balisaon, creang interest in (and hunger for) business event experiences that are culturally diverse. Associaons are vital for this connent, he said. They drive economic and social transformaon, playing a vital role in connuing educaon across a gamut of profes- sions and contribung significantly to the development of trade, to the knowledge economy, to trade links be- tween countries, and to research and development. “It is impossible to overesmate the importance of the knowledge transfer that is driven by regional and global associaons,” Grimmer said. “Associaons aract thought leaders, showcase innovaon, generate media aenon and deliver access to technologies and idea exchange.” The Associaon Forum BOND day was aended by about 100 delegates, represenng a wide variety of local and African associaons. The day-long workshop featured a number of interacve sessions, giving del- egates an opportunity to compare challenges, strengths and to learn from each other. John Peacock, General Manager of the Associaons Forum, an enty that brings associaons together to boost their performance, provide training and educa- on. The interacve sessions were moderated by Linda Pereira, Execuve Director of CPL Events in Portugal. They share the same insight -- whereas previously trade shows such as Meengs Africa would provide a simple plaorm where supply could meet demand, the ‘new thinking’ is that trade shows now are being used as a fo- rum where associaons and meengs industry profes- sionals meet and partner to effect profoundly posive change for a desnaon’s posioning, economy and job creaon capacity.
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The developing world is leading growth in the
number of international conventions hosted,
giving every indication that this is going to be
the ‘African century’ in business events.
This is what Gary Grimmer, Chief Executive Officer at
Gaining Edge, the facilitator of the Association Forum at
the Meetings Africa 2013 BOND (Business Opportunities
This is exciting, and significant, for a number of rea-
sons, Grimmer said. Emerging markets and their grow-
ing status as business event destination hosts drive glo-
ASSOCIATIONS PREPARE FOR THE “AFRICAN CENTURY”
Emerging markets and their
growing status as business event destination hosts
drive globalisation, creating interest in (and hunger
for) business event experiences that are
culturally diverse.
““
balisation, creating interest in (and hunger for) business
event experiences that are culturally diverse.
Associations are vital for this continent, he said. They
drive economic and social transformation, playing a vital
role in continuing education across a gamut of profes-
sions and contributing significantly to the development
of trade, to the knowledge economy, to trade links be-
tween countries, and to research and development.
“It is impossible to overestimate the importance of
the knowledge transfer that is driven by regional and
global associations,” Grimmer said. “Associations attract
thought leaders, showcase innovation, generate media
attention and deliver access to technologies and idea
exchange.”
The Association Forum BOND day was attended
by about 100 delegates, representing a wide variety of
local and African associations. The day-long workshop
featured a number of interactive sessions, giving del-
egates an opportunity to compare challenges, strengths
and to learn from each other.
John Peacock, General Manager of the Associations
Forum, an entity that brings associations together to
boost their performance, provide training and educa-
tion. The interactive sessions were moderated by Linda
Pereira, Executive Director of CPL Events in Portugal.
They share the same insight -- whereas previously trade
shows such as Meetings Africa would provide a simple
platform where supply could meet demand, the ‘new
thinking’ is that trade shows now are being used as a fo-
rum where associations and meetings industry profes-
sionals meet and partner to effect profoundly positive
change for a destination’s positioning, economy and job
creation capacity.
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EVENTS
BY INVITATION ONLY
HOSTED BUYERS AND MEDIA
OPEN TO ALL
Today’s Top
TipsEasy RegistrationFor quick and easy registration, there are laptops in the foyer. After registering you can collect your lanyard from the registra-tion booths - this will ensure no queues.Green TipReduce waste by using Poken (www.poken.com) to exchange contact details, and re-quest information in an electronic rather than printed format.Rest StopThere is a Public Meeting Room in the centre of the exhibition floor with comfy couches. This is meant to be a relaxed area to meet informally and can be used as a lo-cator if anyone gets lost.Connect!Meetings Africa’s Facebook page will keep you up to date on all the latest news, includ-ing photos and competitions. Visit www.facebook.com/meetingsafrica and like the page so you’re in the loop.
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NOT TO MISS!
SITE AGM Followed by Educational Session
O8h00 – 10h00, Bill Gallagher Room
Registration for Meetings Africa
Opens – 09h00, Entrance Foyer, Hall 1, SCC
Meetings Africa Opening Ceremony
10h00 – 11h00, Hall 1, SCC
Meetings Africa Exhibition
11h00-17h00, Hall 1, SCC
Meetings Africa Stand Awards
17h00 – 18h30, Hall 1, SCC
Hosted Buyers Dinners
18h30-24h00, Off site
Hosted Buyers & Media Lunch
12h00-14h00, Bill Gallagher, SCC
Be There!
ISSUE 2 MEETINGS AFRICA 2013 / 03
The South African and regional African busi-
ness events industry is better represented
at Meetings Africa this year than ever be-
fore, and exhibitors and visitors from the
continent are brimming with excitement over the op-
portunities that will arise during the next three days.
“The numbers of quality buyers and exhibitors is
impressive this year, and the African continent is par-
ticularly well represented, so we are hoping for excel-
lent and lucrative results, in line with our pan-African
strategy to encourage associations throughout the
continent to rotate on a regular basis,” says Amanda
Kotze-Nhlapo, executive manager at the South Afri-
can National Convention Bureau (SANCB).
Of the 145 exhibitors at Meetings Africa 2013,
just over 20 percent represent destinations other
than South Africa on the continent. There are 30 ex-
hibitors from regional and continental Africa in total
at Meetings Africa this year. Lesotho, Zambia, Kenya,
Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, Mauritius, Mozam-
bique, Swaziland are among the regional destina-
tions exhibiting here for the first time in 2013. In pre-
vious years the number of destinations from outside
of SA was negligible.
“Continental collaboration is central to the
strategy to grow business event arrivals. Meetings
Africa 2013 provides the ideal platform to initiate
better and more inclusive continental partnerships
that will work to realise the untapped potential
of the continent as a business event destination,”
says Kotze-Nhlapo.
Daily News chatted to some exhibitors from the
rest of the continent to harvest a few insights into
their expectations at Meetings Africa 2013:
LUCY MACRIDIS, VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI – NAIROBI,
KENYA
“I’m hoping to attract good business from the inter-
national MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences,
exhibitions) market. This is our strongest focus,” says
Lucy. Meetings Africa, she says, is an ideal platform
to do this. “It maximizes our exposure,” she says.
The Meetings Africa online diary, she adds, has re-
ally helped her a lot this year. “I’m looking forward
to making and meeting new contacts, and doing the
best business I can do,” she adds.
SOLISTER CHEELO, ZAMBIA TOURISM BOARD (stand
1015) – ZAMBIA
“Zambia is predominantly a leisure destination, but we
are now trying to build our Business Events industry.
Meetings Africa is the perfect platform to do this,” says
Solister. South Africa is one of the main source markets
for Zambian business events. “So we really want to posi-
tion ourselves optimally at Meetings Africa, and we are
very confident this week will deliver excellent results
through the great networking opportunities available
here, and the excellent calibre of buyers,” he says.
AFRICAN EXHIBITORS ANTICIPATE BEST MEETINGS AFRICA EVERPORTIA MADOKA – ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY
(stand 1016)
“We have good business event facilities in Zimbabwe,
and we are hoping to showcase them here at Meetings
Africa to good buyers,” says Portia. “Meetings Africa is
the biggest business events show on the continent and
it’s important that we are here.” Portia has represented
the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority at previous Meet-
ings Africas and did “good business” each time. “We
are sharing our stand with a number of private tourist
products like the Vic Falls Hotel and Holiday Inns, and
all are anticipating good results over the next few days,”
says Portia.
MARTHA YERONIMO – TANZANIA CONFERENCE SER-
VICES LTD, TANZANIA
Tanzania Conference Service LTD is a leading Pro-
fessional Conference Organizer in Tanzania. “Meet-
ings Africa has become a very important event in
our calendar at Tanzania Conference Services Ltd.
I wanted to exhibit at Meetings Africa last year
but there was no space. We are very excited to be
here this year. “This year it’s important for us to
attend Meetings Africa, because there are plenty
of business opportunities at such a big, interna-
tional show. As a visitor (not an exhibitor), I will go
through the list of buyers carefully, particularly the
technology companies, which is our target mar-
ket,” says Martha.
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EVENTS
BY INVITATION ONLY
HOSTED BUYERS AND MEDIA
OPEN TO ALL
Today’s Top
TipsEasy RegistrationFor quick and easy registration, there are laptops in the foyer. After registering you can collect your lanyard from the registra-tion booths - this will ensure no queues.Green TipReduce waste by using Poken (www.poken.com) to exchange contact details, and re-quest information in an electronic rather than printed format.Rest StopThere is a Public Meeting Room in the centre of the exhibition floor with comfy couches. This is meant to be a relaxed area to meet informally and can be used as a lo-cator if anyone gets lost.Connect!Meetings Africa’s Facebook page will keep you up to date on all the latest news, includ-ing photos and competitions. Visit www.facebook.com/meetingsafrica and like the page so you’re in the loop.
1
2
3
4
NOT TO MISS!
SITE AGM Followed by Educational Session
O8h00 – 10h00, Bill Gallagher Room
Registration for Meetings Africa
Opens – 09h00, Entrance Foyer, Hall 1, SCC
Meetings Africa Opening Ceremony
10h00 – 11h00, Hall 1, SCC
Meetings Africa Exhibition
11h00-17h00, Hall 1, SCC
Meetings Africa Stand Awards
17h00 – 18h30, Hall 1, SCC
Hosted Buyers Dinners
18h30-24h00, Off site
Hosted Buyers & Media Lunch
12h00-14h00, Bill Gallagher, SCC
Be There!
ISSUE 2 MEETINGS AFRICA 2013 / 03
The South African and regional African busi-
ness events industry is better represented
at Meetings Africa this year than ever be-
fore, and exhibitors and visitors from the
continent are brimming with excitement over the op-
portunities that will arise during the next three days.
“The numbers of quality buyers and exhibitors is
impressive this year, and the African continent is par-
ticularly well represented, so we are hoping for excel-
lent and lucrative results, in line with our pan-African
strategy to encourage associations throughout the
continent to rotate on a regular basis,” says Amanda
Kotze-Nhlapo, executive manager at the South Afri-
can National Convention Bureau (SANCB).
Of the 145 exhibitors at Meetings Africa 2013,
just over 20 percent represent destinations other
than South Africa on the continent. There are 30 ex-
hibitors from regional and continental Africa in total
at Meetings Africa this year. Lesotho, Zambia, Kenya,
Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, Mauritius, Mozam-
bique, Swaziland are among the regional destina-
tions exhibiting here for the first time in 2013. In pre-
vious years the number of destinations from outside
of SA was negligible.
“Continental collaboration is central to the
strategy to grow business event arrivals. Meetings
Africa 2013 provides the ideal platform to initiate
better and more inclusive continental partnerships
that will work to realise the untapped potential
of the continent as a business event destination,”
says Kotze-Nhlapo.
Daily News chatted to some exhibitors from the
rest of the continent to harvest a few insights into
their expectations at Meetings Africa 2013:
LUCY MACRIDIS, VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI – NAIROBI,
KENYA
“I’m hoping to attract good business from the inter-
national MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences,
exhibitions) market. This is our strongest focus,” says
Lucy. Meetings Africa, she says, is an ideal platform
to do this. “It maximizes our exposure,” she says.
The Meetings Africa online diary, she adds, has re-
ally helped her a lot this year. “I’m looking forward
to making and meeting new contacts, and doing the
best business I can do,” she adds.
SOLISTER CHEELO, ZAMBIA TOURISM BOARD (stand
1015) – ZAMBIA
“Zambia is predominantly a leisure destination, but we
are now trying to build our Business Events industry.
Meetings Africa is the perfect platform to do this,” says
Solister. South Africa is one of the main source markets
for Zambian business events. “So we really want to posi-
tion ourselves optimally at Meetings Africa, and we are
very confident this week will deliver excellent results
through the great networking opportunities available
here, and the excellent calibre of buyers,” he says.
AFRICAN EXHIBITORS ANTICIPATE BEST MEETINGS AFRICA EVERPORTIA MADOKA – ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY
(stand 1016)
“We have good business event facilities in Zimbabwe,
and we are hoping to showcase them here at Meetings
Africa to good buyers,” says Portia. “Meetings Africa is
the biggest business events show on the continent and
it’s important that we are here.” Portia has represented
the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority at previous Meet-
ings Africas and did “good business” each time. “We
are sharing our stand with a number of private tourist
products like the Vic Falls Hotel and Holiday Inns, and
all are anticipating good results over the next few days,”
says Portia.
MARTHA YERONIMO – TANZANIA CONFERENCE SER-
VICES LTD, TANZANIA
Tanzania Conference Service LTD is a leading Pro-
fessional Conference Organizer in Tanzania. “Meet-
ings Africa has become a very important event in
our calendar at Tanzania Conference Services Ltd.
I wanted to exhibit at Meetings Africa last year
but there was no space. We are very excited to be
here this year. “This year it’s important for us to
attend Meetings Africa, because there are plenty
of business opportunities at such a big, interna-
tional show. As a visitor (not an exhibitor), I will go
through the list of buyers carefully, particularly the
technology companies, which is our target mar-
ket,” says Martha.
WHAT YOU’RE THINKING AT MEETINGS AFRICA 2013 Twitter
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We ask you what the most important topics, meetings and networks are that you’ve been involved in at Meetings African 2013
“The concept of Meetings Africa is wonderful and that they are investing so much in The Future Leaders Forum is so important for the industry in Africa. We need to encourage the brightest stu-dents to join the industry because companies need good people, so this is really important for the industry.” Dale Hudson, Knowledge and Events Director, IMEX Group
“Good to hear about how associations should be run and the structure to support that, Great advice and outcomes to match the ultimate goal of advancing Africa Together.” Megan Arendse, General Manager Commercial & Business Development, CTICC
“Terrific bunch of students from all around South Africa, en-joying the pearls of wisdom presented by really great speakers. This kind of forum assists in developing their careers in the right direction, it’s terrific.” David Sands, SITE Global President, commenting on the Future Leaders Forum
“Africa needs this focal point, Meetings Africa is the starting point. Africa needs a home base to bring clients to showcase Africa’s offering to the global meetings industry. It’s good to see other African countries represented at Meetings Africa. With world class infrastructure and services people recognise South Africa is the market leader in Africa. As a leader, South Africa has an important role to play in stimulating growth on the continent and as a leader should benefit from this proportionately.” Martin Sirk, ICCA CEO
“Meetings Africa is a great platform for us to expose all that we are and can be to the Business Events sector.” Lerisha Mudaliar, Western Cape Convention Bureau
“So far it’s nice to see how everything comes together. Nor-mally I’m at a function and I see everything once it’s already put together. So to see everything built from scratch is really exciting. And at the end how everything comes together at an international affair.” Leanne Margo, Sales Executive at Kievits Kroon Country Estate & Spa
#MeetingsAfrica@MeetingsAfrica
What You’ve Been Saying
@VickiRothman: “@MeetingsAfrica: #MeetingsAfrica gift bags - made from recycled plastic bottles. @SandtonEvents” thank you it’s lovely!
@Tezzmania (Monde Mateza): “@MeetingsAfrica: Share knowl-edge, strategise and gain insights from the industry’s leading experts, at the #MeetingsAfrica 2013 BOND DAY.”
@bayofgracetours: “@MeetingsAfrica 1 of my favourite events of the year #meetingsafrica”
@MeetingsAfrica: “Share knowledge, strategise and gain insights from the industry’s leading experts, at the #MeetingsA-frica 2013 BOND DAY”
@johnarv (John Arvanitakis): “It’s BOND DAY at Meetings Africa 2013, a day of amazing speakers, top-ics and lots to learn.... all rounded off...”
@william_price (William Price): “Just look up to see #MeetingsAfrica has taken over #Sandton CBD pic.twitter.com/hjAEFdyt”
@adriaanjl (Adriaan J Liebetrau): “I see lots of excitement mounting as people from all over are arriving in Jozi for #MeetingsAfrica see you all on Tuesday!”
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WHAT YOU’RE THINKING AT MEETINGS AFRICA 2013 Twitter
follow us
04 / MEETINGS AFRICA 2013 ISSUE 2
We ask you what the most important topics, meetings and networks are that you’ve been involved in at Meetings African 2013
“The concept of Meetings Africa is wonderful and that they are investing so much in The Future Leaders Forum is so important for the industry in Africa. We need to encourage the brightest stu-dents to join the industry because companies need good people, so this is really important for the industry.” Dale Hudson, Knowledge and Events Director, IMEX Group
“Good to hear about how associations should be run and the structure to support that, Great advice and outcomes to match the ultimate goal of advancing Africa Together.” Megan Arendse, General Manager Commercial & Business Development, CTICC
“Terrific bunch of students from all around South Africa, en-joying the pearls of wisdom presented by really great speakers. This kind of forum assists in developing their careers in the right direction, it’s terrific.” David Sands, SITE Global President, commenting on the Future Leaders Forum
“Africa needs this focal point, Meetings Africa is the starting point. Africa needs a home base to bring clients to showcase Africa’s offering to the global meetings industry. It’s good to see other African countries represented at Meetings Africa. With world class infrastructure and services people recognise South Africa is the market leader in Africa. As a leader, South Africa has an important role to play in stimulating growth on the continent and as a leader should benefit from this proportionately.” Martin Sirk, ICCA CEO
“Meetings Africa is a great platform for us to expose all that we are and can be to the Business Events sector.” Lerisha Mudaliar, Western Cape Convention Bureau
“So far it’s nice to see how everything comes together. Nor-mally I’m at a function and I see everything once it’s already put together. So to see everything built from scratch is really exciting. And at the end how everything comes together at an international affair.” Leanne Margo, Sales Executive at Kievits Kroon Country Estate & Spa
#MeetingsAfrica@MeetingsAfrica
What You’ve Been Saying
@VickiRothman: “@MeetingsAfrica: #MeetingsAfrica gift bags - made from recycled plastic bottles. @SandtonEvents” thank you it’s lovely!
@Tezzmania (Monde Mateza): “@MeetingsAfrica: Share knowl-edge, strategise and gain insights from the industry’s leading experts, at the #MeetingsAfrica 2013 BOND DAY.”
@bayofgracetours: “@MeetingsAfrica 1 of my favourite events of the year #meetingsafrica”
@MeetingsAfrica: “Share knowledge, strategise and gain insights from the industry’s leading experts, at the #MeetingsA-frica 2013 BOND DAY”
@johnarv (John Arvanitakis): “It’s BOND DAY at Meetings Africa 2013, a day of amazing speakers, top-ics and lots to learn.... all rounded off...”
@william_price (William Price): “Just look up to see #MeetingsAfrica has taken over #Sandton CBD pic.twitter.com/hjAEFdyt”
@adriaanjl (Adriaan J Liebetrau): “I see lots of excitement mounting as people from all over are arriving in Jozi for #MeetingsAfrica see you all on Tuesday!”
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