A Guide to Professional Resources in the
SOUTHERN AFRICAN
Business Events
Industry
2017 Endorsed by
Integrity | Intelligence | Innovation | Sustainability
Produced and published by
Irma Day - Conference Co-ordinator 014 736 9800 | irmad@atkv.org.za
FO R EWO RD FROM TH E ASSO CI ATI O NS By Adriaan Liebetrau, chief executive officer of SAACI SAACI is the recognised umbrella body of the Conference and Meetings Industry in Southern Africa. Since 1987 we have been dedicated to efficiency and professionalism in the industry. In fact, SAACI membership is a vital recognition of professionalism practice. SAACI has a national board and five regional branches being Gauteng Johannesburg and Gauteng Tshwane, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Each branch is made up of specialist forums that represent specific industry sectors- Conferences & Events, Destination Marketing, Exhibitions, Services, Technical, Transport and Venues. SAACI vision is to be the globally recognised professional association of the business events industry in Southern Africa. To be the strategic link for the public and private sector. The Resource Guide brings together an array of different services suppliers from across the Business Events Industry making it a very useful tool for organisers.
By Phumulani Hlatshwayo, general manager of EXSA EXSA, the Exhibitions and Events Association of Southern Africa, is South Africa’s premier association within the events and exhibition industry – with over 100 active members and it’s own Academy aimed at accelerating growth and development for its members. Well into its 36 year, and still the largest association for exhibitions and events in South Africa, the association recently underwent a face lift! Boasting a new logo that celebrates EXSA’s innovative spirit and sense of community, EXSA demonstrated its ongoing commitment to constantly update, upgrade and create new and better services and experience for its members. Our core strategy is to actively grow and develop the exhibition and events industry within Southern Africa. This is achieved through promoting the unique benefits offered by exhibitions and events, and raising the profile of our members. Member companies include Venues, Organisers, Services and Suppliers in events and exhibitions from a broad spectrum of small, medium to large local and international companies. These include long established and globally recognised names such as Sandton Convention Centre, Octanorm, Scan Display, Durban ICC and 3d Design. EXSA is proud of its continued international affiliation with The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UfI), International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), Association of Event Organisers (AEO) and Event Greening Forum - and continues to strive in global excellence and providing local member organisations with first and best international collaboration opportunities. The 2017 Association Resource Guide is vital to promote the industry and EXSA members to a wider audience ensuring the success of exhibitions as a key player in the marketing mix.
By Tes Proos, president of SITE Southern Africa Southern Africa is one of the most exciting destinations on the planet, with so much diversity to offer – from incredible panoramic beauty such as Table Mountain, Victoria Falls and the magical landscapes of Namibia – to emotional cultural experiences within the various regions. Events range from highly sophisticated soirees to adrenaline adventures and soul-searching CSR interactions. That is what incentive travel is all about…life-changing and ultimately, performance enhancing experiences and Southern Africa offers exactly that. SITE membership is all about integrity, quality and professionalism to ensure our industry delivers above and beyond expections.
TA B LE O F CO NTENTS Foreword Conferences, exhibitions & events Destination marketing
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This Resource Guide was produced by Contact Publications (Pty) Ltd, publishers of Business Events Africa. PO Box 414, Kloof 3640, South Africa | Tel: +27 (31) 764 6977 | e-mail: contact@contactpub.co.za | www.businesseventsafrica.com Resources Guide 2016
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Reed Place,Culross On Main Office Park, 34 Culross Road, Bryanston Tel: +27 (0) 11 549 8300 Email: admin@aaxo.co.za Website: www.aaxo.co.za
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THE VOICE OF CREDIBILITY & PROFESSIONALISM AAXO Approved Exhibition FOR EXHIBITION ORGANISERS
Agri-Expo is a professional promotion and marketing organisation for the agricultural sector, focussing on exhibitions and other public relations initiatives. PO Box 988, Durbanville, 7551 TEL 021 975 4440/1/2/3 FAX 021 975 4446 EMAIL admin@agriexpo.co.za WWW.AGRIEXPO.CO.ZA Twitter: @AgriExpo1
Your specialists in event management and online registration systems PO Box 337, Sanlamhof, 7532 276 Durban Road, Golden Manor Bdg, 2nd Floor, Bellville, 7530 Tel: +27 (0)21 910 1913 1 Fax: 021 910 0471 Cell: +27 (0)82 414 4471 1 www.centeqevents.co.za
Crystal Events and Incentives are all about creating unique experiences. Be it an international conference, your dream vacation, strategic planning meeting or a corporate incentive programme – it will always be an event worth talking about for years to come. Experiences are what it’s all about, and Crystal Events & Incentives will ensure that your clients, management and staff alike, depart with a sense of achievement from each of our programmes.
Mobile: +27 (0) 84 682 7676 | Office: +27 (0) 21 555 3617 | tes@crystalevents.co.za | www.crystalevents.co.za
www.easternsun.co.za Tel: +27 41 374 5654 Conference Management, Est 1997 Email: info@easternsun.co.za
GL events South Africa offers more than 30 years experience in the Exhibition, Events and Temporary Infrastructure Industry, we pride ourselves in delivering high quality, fullturnkey solutions that promises to exceed customer expectations
T: +27 (0)11 210 2500 info@gl-events.co.za
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Head office, 8 Harry Street, Robertsham, Johannesburg
www.gl-events.co.za www.gl-events.com
CO NFE RE NCE S, EXHI BI TI O NS & EVENTS Conference and exhibition consulting Project management Logistics and planning services Tel: (021) 836 8315 | Email: rjacobs@iliosconf.co.za | www.iliosconf.co.za
Meetings | Incentives | Conferences & Events Signature of Excellence, to you, our valued client. www.reynoldstravel.co.za | +27 11 812 6827
nferences co c fi ti n e ci s in e is rt Expe www.savetcon.co.za
Tel: 012 346 0687 Fax: 012 346 2929 petrie@savetcon.co.za
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Conference Management, Exhibition Management, Association Management, Destination Management and Consulting Services DURBAN
PO Box 47156, Greyville 4001 Tel: +27 (0)31 303 9852 Fax: +27 (0)31 303 9529 Email: nina@confco.co.za Web: www.confco.co.za
JOHANNESBURG
2nd Floor, East Wing, Longpoint Office Park 484 Bradfield Drive, Cnr. Montecasino Blvrd. & Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, Sandton 2055 Tel: +27 (0)11 465 0334 | Fax: +27 (0)86 664 9767 Email: natalie@confco.co.za
CAPE TOWN
Tyger Park 3, First Floor, Office No. 103, Willie van Schoor Avenue, Bellville 7530 Tel: +27 (0)21 914 2751 Fax: +27 (0)21 914 5493 Email: liza@confco.co.za
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CO NFE RE NCE S, EXHI BI TI O NS & EVENTS www.thesourcepr.co.za T +27 (0) 87 805 6960 | F +27 (0) 86 693 6184 | C (0) 83 604 0157
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Zambia... Home of the Mighty Victoria Falls
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Conferences Events Roadshows Incentives Launches Corporate travel Leisure travel
Cape Town: +27 21 590 7900 | Johannesburg: +27 11 453 1401 www.xlmillennium.co.za | info@millenniumtravel.co.za
Your logistical event and travel partner in southern Africa A member of SAACI, IATA and ASATA
SERVI CES
Energise! Excite! Entertain! Fun and exciting indoor and outdoor corporate team building activities, corporate social responsibility, & incentive programmes. Tel: 021 790 9015 | Email: info@adventureworks.co.za www.adventureworks.co.za.
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Contact Publications Voice of the Business Events Industry in Africa
Tel:+27 (0)31 764 6977 | www.businesseventsafrica.com
Contact Publications PO Box 414, Kloof 3640 KwaZulu-Natal Tel:+27 (0)31 764 6977 Website: www.businesseventsafrica.com
36 YEARS OF PUBLISHING EXCELLENCE Publishers of Business Events Africa, formerly the Southern Africa Conference, Exhibition & Events Guide and incorporating incentiveworld.com
We will design menus to suit your specific event, wherever it may be, and ensure our food contributes to its success. We are now based at Greyville Convention Centre as the resident caterers. Greyville Convention Centre, 150 Avondale Road, Greyville, Durban Tel: +27 (0)31 563 3877 | Email: nick@eatgreek.catering | www.eatgreek.catering
Tel: +27 (0)21 426 2727 • E-mail: pziets@folio-online.co.za / projects@foliotranslations.com Web: www.folio-online.co.za • Facebook: facebook.com/folioonline • Twitter: @Folio_Online Resources Guide 2016
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OFFICES JHB: 076 644 0271 Unit 18a, Freeway Centre, Cnr Louis Botha & Wynberg Avenue, Sandton, 2090
COME VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS
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OFFICES CPT: 073 893 0315 Unit 11, 1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, 7405
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MEMBERS OF SAACI AND TPSA
GEARHOUSE SA
is the country’s premier technical supplier to the live events industry. JOHANNESBURG Tel: +27 (0)11 216 3000 Fax: +27 (0)11 216 3100 Email: jhb@gearhouse.co.za
DURBAN Tel: +27 (0)31 792 6200 Fax: +27 (0)31 792 6210 Email: dbn@gearhouse.co.za
CAPE TOWN Tel: +27 (0)21 929 7200 Fax: +27 (0)21 933 7844 Email: ctn@gearhouse.co.za
www.gearhouse.co.za
YOUR TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
INHOUSE VTM fulfils the daily technical requirements of conference and entertainment venues across the country. INHOUSE VENUE TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD Tel: +27 (0)86 123 7890 Fax: +27 (0)86 123 7899 Email: info@inhousevtm.com Website: www.inhousevtm.com
LEDVISION (PTY) LTD
A member of the Gearhouse Group of Companies +27 (0)11 216 3111 | info@ledvision.co.za 16 Lang Street, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg PO Box 751391, Gardenview
www.ledvision.co.za
011 025 9400 info@avandbeyond.co.za www.avandbeyond.co.za
AFFILIATIONS
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Stream to: YouTube, Facebook, Your own Website Contact: Gordon Tel: +27118074034 Email: gordon@epnetstreaming.co.za Website: www.epnetstreaming.co.za Resources Guide 2016
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