Foreword by Carol Weaving
In the recent past, Reed Exhibitions, has grown it’s footprint across a successful and diverse range of business sectors and is now the owner of established titles within a cross section of economic sectors delivering exhibitions, trade fairs, events and conferences as an integral part of the marketing mix for many corporates, SMME’s and government entities. In addition, our management of one of Johannesburg’s leading venues, the Ticketpro Dome, has stood us in good stead to soon implement our expansion strategy for venue management in other regions of Africa.
Africa is taking its rightful place in the world of exhibitions and events and Reed Exhibitions is proud to be leading the way as the sector continues its growth across the continent. In this technologically advanced era, we recognise the importance of remaining relevant and in touch with new developments in order to productively deliver exhibitions, conferences and events that continue to meet our clients’ commercial needs whilst playing our part in Africa’s economic growth.
Our growth is a testament to our team of highly talented individuals, with skills and expertise in a diverse array of sectors. Each one of us is committed to the client experience, applying a 365° touchpoint approach to the customer journey with us. Our ambition is to further immerse our expertise in bringing more business within and to the African continent. As experienced relationship brokers, we pride ourselves on matching businesses with the right people, to do real business, and to realising meaningful results for our partners. I hope to see you on the exhibition floor at one of our events very soon!
18 - 21 March 2017
Durban Exhibition Centre www.decorex.co.za
27 - 30 April 2017
19 - 21 July 2017
13 - 15 September 2017
Ticketpro Dome www.mediatech.co.za
Ticketpro Dome www.internationalsourcingfair.co.za
Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi Kenya www.valueaddedagri.co.za
9 - 13 August 2017
25 - 26 October 2017
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9 - 13 August 2017
Ticketpro Dome www.africaautomationfair.com
Gallagher Convention Centre www.100percentdesign.co.za
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Leader in Southern Africa Reed Exhibitions is Southern Africa’s top exhibition organiser and venue management company. We have access to global trade and consumer event organising expertise serving 43 industry sectors, we provide the best platform to showcase all industry sectors.
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Highlights from the past 10 years: 187 exhibitions to date 643 881m2 across all shows 1 990 680 visitors to date 22 721 exhibitors to date
Part of the world’s number one Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organiser, with over 500 events in 30 countries. In 2015 Reed brought together over seven million event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. It is part of the RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.
Partnerships that work With the interests of our exhibitors at heart, we form partnerships with associations, government departments, corporates and charities in every event we take on. This ensures relevant one-on-one contact for everyone involved, as well as real networking opportunities. What is more, it is good for business.
Board of Directors
Carol Weaving | Managing Director Carol brings to Reed Exhibitions, a diverse working background in the business, tourism and events industry. Over 30 years, Carol’s career has expanded through many sectors within the industry, and her knowledge and expertise spans across marketing, exhibition management, events, conferences as well as venue and facility management. She was the first-ever female chairperson of the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa [EXSA] and now chairperson of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), which was formed to provide a collective platform of address and representation for professional exhibition organisers throughout Africa. Thanks to Carol’s continued passion, hard work, dedication and management, Reed Exhibitions is one of the largest and most successful exhibition and venue management companies in Southern Africa and is now in a position to grow its footprint across the African continent with many new ventures already underway or in the pipeline.
Board of Directors
Richard Mortimore | CEO, Reed Exhibitions UK Richard Mortimore is CEO of Reed Exhibitions UK, part of Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organiser. He joined Reed Exhibitions as Managing Director of the Travel division in May 2006 and was responsible for the global development of the portfolio of travel and meetings exhibitions as well as running the day to day operations of the group. He is now responsible for a global network of events including World Travel Market in London; Arabian Travel Market in Dubai; six luxury travel events in France, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and China; Aircraft Interiors in Seattle; and The London Book Fair. With a background in business management and accountancy, Richard is well known for his former role as Director of International Sales for US Airways with overall responsibility for EMEA as well as a variety of roles for United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Richard is a strong advocate of exhibitions as a face to face opportunity for creating business relationships. During his time at Reed Exhibitions he has implemented a key account management strategy as well as providing high quality customer service and ROI.
Board of Directors
Thabo Molefe | Director Thabo Molefe was appointed to the LexisNexis South Africa board in 2005. Over the years, his career has seen him assume responsibility for new-sales and marketing strategy, he also handles the development of customer markets and customer engagement models for LexisNexis South Africa, with the use of multiple sales channels, including direct sales teams, telesales and other. Managing customer relationships, go to market strategies and key accounts are key to his role.
Corinne Cunningham | Director Corinne Cunningham’s role as Finance and Commercial Director, Europe at Reed Exhibitions encompasses responsibility for finance, strategy & acquisitions and IT. She has worked for Reed Exhibitions for 7 years and has been with Reed Elsevier for nearly 20 - previously at RBI in both the UK and continental Europe Since 2013 her role has expanded to cover finance and strategy for the UK, MIDEM (France), Austria, Germany and Russia.
Mediatech Africa Mediatech Africa, co-owned by Sun Circle Exhibitions and Reed Exhibitions, is a biennial advanced media and entertainment technology trade show held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The expo showcases new technologies and services from industry leaders in AV system integration and communications; live entertainment technology; television and broadcast; animation and film; studio and production, DJ and pro-audio equipment.
We are positively impressed with this year’s show. There is so much to do and see, and everything is well organised. We have also seen a lot of people from outside South Africa visiting this year’s show, especially movie directors and people from large churches in Africa. We have also been privileged to have some of our clients from across South Africa make the trip to be here and that has been great for us.
Massimo Bolandrina Clay Paky
19 - 21 July 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.mediatech.co.za simon@suncirclegroup.co.za
Decorex SA Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibitions will once again be the destination of choice for those intent on turning house into home as well as offering the ultimate business forum for trade professionals. With no fewer than 44 000m2 of exhibition space showcasing the latest décor and design trends, products and services, across Durban, Cape Town as well as Joburg, not to mention an extensive Trade Business Programme. Being the biggest and the best is a strong motivator to keep on re-inventing the Decorex SA portfolio.
18 - 21 March 2017 Durban Exhibition Centre
27 - 30 April 2017 CTICC
We have been exhibiting at Decorex Exhibitions for a number of years and feel that it is the premium design show in South Africa, it not only adds value to our business as a brand, but in turn offers the home owner and professional an avenue to explore the latest in design trends giving them a wealth of inspiration. Clinton Soutter Franke South Africa
9 -13 August 2017 Gallagher Convention Centre
www.decorex.co.za decorexsa@reedexpoafrica.co.za
100% Design South Africa® Launched in August 2014, 100% Design South Africa is the leading high-end curated showcase of the most inspirational designs and designers. 100% Design South Africa takes place alongside Decorex Joburg and is the perfect platform to launch and showcase South African and international furniture and product design as well as lighting, interior design, surface and materials for the residential, commercial, hospitality and office sectors. 100% Design South Africa promises to become bigger and better than ever before thanks to a new collaboration with Inspire Trade Expo, the country’s exclusive business-to-business furniture, décor, design and retail trade exhibition.
Once again the 100% Design expo blew us away with their incredible stands and creative talent. As fellow designers we walked away feeling inspired and proud of the growing innovation in South African design.
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The 100% Design logo is a trade mark of RELX Intellectual Properties SA, used under license.
9 - 13 August 2017 Gallagher Convention Centre www.100percentdesign.co.za 100percentdesign@reedexpoafrica.co.za
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Africa Travel Week ™ Three events, one week, one venue; this is what Africa Travel Week comprises of. A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa, the continent and the globe. Organised by Reed Exhibitions and Reed Travel Exhibitions in one Autumn week, three highly sought after industry shows; ILTM Africa, WTM Africa and ibtm africa provide a comprehensive and diverse platform for leading businesses in the inbound and outbound travel sectors to do business, all under one roof at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
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World Travel Market Africa, is an established B2B travel and tourism show whereby travel professionals from across the country, continent and world gather for three days to conduct business. As the only inbound and outbound travel show on the continent it features: a large scale exhibition, fruitful networking sessions and educational programmes which all seek to enhance tourism and travel in Africa. Only at WTM Africa can you simultaneously generate sales leads, launch new products, enter new markets, raise brand awareness, size up your competition, conduct market research, command press attention and develop and maintain relationships.
ibtm africa is an excellent event for business development, and knowledge enhancement in the region with global relevance. Held on 20 April, ibtm africa is a high quality content driven education programme. The conference brings together key meeting planners from some of the leading corporates in South Africa and suppliers from the meetings industry. The business conference gives attendees insights into technology, future trends, procurement and consolidation, the benefits of foreign exchange and the convergence of the travel and meetings industry.
ILTM Africa is a specialist invitation-only event, where buyers from across the globe are introduced to a collection of highend African travel experiences. A bespoke appointment programme lies at the heart of the event, allowing exhibitors the perfect opportunity to meet up to 57 of the most spectacular luxury experiences from across the world.
19 - 21 April 2017
20 April 2017
21 - 23 April 2017
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Small Business Expo The Small Business Expo running alongside #BuyaBusiness Expo is an annual event hosted at the Ticketpro Dome. The expo is devoted to the development of small and medium sized enterprises, providing an invaluable platform for small businesses to market their businesses and interact with prominent business leaders and representatives from a number of corporate companies. It’s the ideal platform to stimulate business growth and motivate both current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Tshepo Phakathi, Group CEO of Phakathi Holdings, and ambassador of the Small Business Expo 2016, whose KAELLO initiative promotes entrepreneurship and mentors thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs, believes that in light of growing unemployment and a tough economic climate, small business needs all the help it can get in order to thrive. His key message to entrepreneurs is: In order to succeed in business, “it’s not what happens – it’s what you do.” Knowledge sharing and networking such as those to be fostered at the Small Business Expo is crucial, he says.
Tshepo Phakathi Group CEO Phakathi Holdings
31 August - 2 September 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.SmallbizExpo.co.za Info@SmallbizExpo.co.za
#BuyaBusiness Expo The #BuyaBusiness Expo is an annual trade show held at the Ticketpro Dome. This expo connects entrepreneurs and investors who are looking to grow, diversify or enter into business ownership with one of the many business and franchise opportunities available at the show.
The #BuyaBusiness Expo not only offers the platform to network but assists exhibitors in securing face to face meetings with qualified visitors through the event business matchmaking diary. Gone are the days of static exhibitions - it is now all about relationship brokering
Carol Weaving MD, Reed Exhibitions
31 August - 2 September 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.BuyaBusinessExpo.co.za Info@BuyaBusinessExpo.co.za
International Sourcing Fair As the only event of its type catering for Southern Africa and Africa, ISF will provide an exclusive forum for sourcing and buying retail and commercial products aimed at the home, office, gift and hospitality markets. This landmark three-day event is set to transform the face of buying across Africa as the continent’s increasingly sophisticated consumer culture continues to accelerate unprecedented economic growth. Exclusively a trade platform, ISF will provide a forum where international suppliers can make direct connections with potential retailers, buyers and procurement teams from South Africa and other selected African countries.
As a serious retail and buying event, ISF’s debut is timed to perfection. By attracting high-calibre buyers from South Africa and beyond, it is set to tap into Africa’s economic boom. Today, the continent is among the only markets in the world with a collective annual GDP growth above 5% - and that figure continues to rise.
13 - 15 September 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.internationalsourcingfair.co.za isf@reedexpoafrica.co.za
LOGO - Connected Industries - FINAL - WHITE LOGO - IIoTech Expo - FINAL - COLOUR Friday, October 7, 2016 3:28:05 PM
Friday, October 7, 2016 3:29:38 PM
Africa Automation Fair Africa Automation Fair is a focused networking platform for the Automation and Control Industry and work closely with industry associations including the IIG, SAIMC and Technews Publishing to plan and execute a world-class event. The fair targets senior buyers from South Africa, the rest of Africa and invites participation from international buyers through matchmaking initiatives, the hosted buyer program, the Reed Exhibitions International Sales Group, input from focused conference and content experts. The fair generates more exposure to and support from relevant government bodies across the African continent, Europe, Asia and the USA. Both local and international exposure to senior buyers ensures extended visitor dwell time at the trade fair, provides more educational and training content, and draws even more exhibitors showcasing the topmost Industrial Control & Automation Technologies. In an ongoing effort to incorporate future trends and cutting-edge technology Africa Automation Fair 2017 will collaborate everything automation with IIoT/Industrie 4.0, by inviting companies to showcase their innovative products and solutions at the fair, and simultaneously hosting a world-class “Connected Industries” conference alongside the already popular trade fair. The conference will host local and international key-note speakers from government and leading industry specialists covering topics on “The Impact of Industrie 4.0/IIoT on the economy” as well as a “Technology Show Case”. With so much to offer all under one roof, Africa Automation Fair is the most comprehensive showcase of Industrial Control Technologies of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
6 - 8 June 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.africaautomationfair.com aafsales@reedexpoafrica.co.za
Value Added Agriculture East Africa & West Africa The Value Added Agriculture Expos are the only trade event focusing exclusively on Value Added Agriculture in East and West Africa. The event brings together the full value chain in Agriculture which includes farmers, manufacturers, suppliers, government representatives and investors, offering networking and trade opportunities to the entire agriculture value chain in East and West Africa. The show will focus on the following: • International Trade of Value Added Products • International Buyers to increase valued added product exporting opportunities • Investment in factories to increase value added production • Ingredients for Agro Reprocessing • Technology and machinery to support value added production • Spare parts for processing machines • Seeds, Feeds and Irrigation Systems • Increase knowledge in operating machines • Knowledge transfer to SME’s wanting to enter the market • Transport, Logistics & Cold Chain in the Agriculture Value Chain • Increase opportunities for SME’s wanting to expand • Financial/Funding assistance to the SME market in setting up production plants
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Value Added Agriculture West Africa
The show will be hosted in Kenya, the central hub for East African Agriculture and is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture Kenya.
The show will be hosted in Ghana, the central hub for West African Agriculture and is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture Ghana.
24 - 25 May 2017
25 - 26 October 2017
Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi Kenya
Accra Convention Centre, Accra Ghana
www.valueaddedagri.co.za
valueaddedagri-wa.co.za
info@valueaddedagri.co.za
info@valueaddedagri.co.za
Pollution and Waste Technology Africa As a consequence of human impact on our environment we need to explore new solutions for sustainability. Pollution and Waste Technology Africa is the ideal platform to showcase the latest technology, innovations and solutions for processing, reducing and managing waste and pollution. This trade exhibition is co-located with Africa Automation Fair and aims to connect industry specialists and professionals across private and public sectors. Visitor profile: Engineers, manufacturers, professionals within pollution, energy, water, waste and construction as well as local authorities. Exhibitor profile: Companies providing technology, innovations and solutions for pollution and waste management.
Pollution and waste management are topical issues,” says Carol Weaving, Managing Director of Reed Exhibitions. “Not only are we seeing the impacts of poor environmental management in our daily lives, but international and local legislation will increasingly force organisations to address pollution and waste issues. More efficient methods must be harnessed to reduce pollution and improve waste management in South Africa. In addition, there is significant scope for business opportunities and job creation through innovative approaches to pollution and waste management in the country.”
6 - 8 June 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.pollutionwasteafrica.co.za info@pollutionwasteafrica.co.za
FIBO International business platform for managers, distributors, suppliers, investors and health professionals in the fitness, wellness and health industry. South Africa’s number one meeting place and event for fitness professionals.
FIBO Business Summit is South Africa’s number one meeting place and event for fitness professionals. Trainers, Instructors and Physiotherapists will gain knowledge on how to create tailored exercises and training programs for their clients and patients. Start-up Entrepreneurs will be introduced to the latest equipment, technology and products in the fitness and wellness world to boost their businesses and skills. Gym and Wellness Institute Owners and Managers will gain knowledge and insight on the understanding of health management in the workplace. Whether the goal is to Get Healthy – Stay Healthy – Train in Healthy Ways, exercise as a “cure” is always the central issue. FIBO Business Summit South Africa is the only international business platform for gym owners and managers, distributors, suppliers, investors and health professionals in the fitness, wellness and health Industry on the African continent.
7 - 8 November 2017 Emperor’s palace www.fibo.com adele.eloff@reedexpoafrica.co.za
FIRE AND FEAST BUTCHERS’ FESTIVAL If you’re a meat lover and on a quest to educate yourself on anything regarding meat purchasing to cooking and of course eating, then you’ve found it. The Fire & Feast Butchers’ Festival presented by Crown National, will be the first-of-its kind in the city of Johannesburg. The festival, which is a long overdue celebration of the meat industry and associated products, will kick off at the Ticketpro Dome—allowing meat lovers the opportunity to explore different kinds of cuisines all under one roof.
With Global trends predicting an increase in consumption of meat products by as much as 4% over the next 10 years, and the known trend of South Africans love of both indoor and outdoor cooking, the launch of The Fire & Feast Butchers Festival was inevitable. The Festival will focus on the creation of interactive experiences that provides the attending public with an educational opportunity to understand the various types, cuts and varieties of meat. In addition, explaining how to buy, prepare, pairing techniques and finally, the art of cooking meat. Accompanied by fantastic food and beverage to compliment the meat industry, this will be a great day out for those attending. Paul Edmunds General Manager, The Fire and Feast Festival
26 - 28 May 2017 Ticketpro Dome www.fireandfeast.co.za paul.edmunds@reedexpoafrica.co.za
Reed Venue Management For the fourth consecutive term, Reed Venue Management have been awarded the management rights until 2024, via a long term contract with Sasol Pension Fund, for South Africa’s leading indoor multipurpose venue, the Ticketpro Dome. South Africa’s newest ticketing innovator, Ticketpro, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms Limited, has secured a seven-year sponsorship deal as the naming rights sponsor of the Ticketpro Dome. Under the skillful management of Reed Venue Management, the Ticketpro Dome has earned numerous awards and accolades and remains at the cutting edge of the events industry, providing a state-of-the-art venue for both visitors and organisers.
Reed Venue Management has a dedicated and professional team which is hard at work achieving this success. Our research shows that the venue’s approachability, flexibility, consistency and prompt response to clients’ queries and requests are what make its reputation so solid.
Carol Weaving Managing Director
The Ticketpro Dome Under the roof of one of Johannesburg’s most-recognised landmarks, you’ll find South Africa’s most versatile venue. From its huge 16,000 square metre arena to its private hospitality suites, the Ticketpro Dome is the most flexible event space in Africa. It can be transformed to host any event – whether you want to launch a product, hold a trade show, throw a year-end celebration, host a banquet for 500 to 5,000 guests, attract 19,000 fans to a top international concert, or hold an exhibition that draws in a record number of visitors – the Ticketpro dome is truly unrivalled in its capability. Every event is backed by a core staff of highly motivated, service-driven individuals who have together built a reputation as one of South Africa’s top entertainment venue teams. Experience. Accessibility. Excellence are three words that sum up this incredible venue. Our flexibility, your success!
We have exhibited with the Ticketpro Dome twice a year for over 10 years and have thoroughly enjoyed our working relationship. The staff members go above and beyond to ensure that we are able to achieve the superior quality that we guarantee our clients and visitors to The Wedding Expo. We look forward to hosting events with you for years to come. Keep up the good work!
Amanda Cunningham The Wedding Expo
Photo Gallery of Events at the Ticketpro Dome
Blue Wing Conference and Events Venue Gauteng’s premier venue, the Ticketpro Dome, has added a new venue facility, The Blue Wing Conference and Events Venue. This is a well-considered partnership between Reed Venue Management and Delmont Caldow Caterers, with Blue Label Telecoms as the naming rights sponsor. The new venue space is adjoined to the Ticketpro Dome with a foyer that allows for direct access into the main arena. It brings sophistication and functionality to an already well-established venue facility. The total venue size is 2 000 sqm, of which the foyer is 400 sqm, with the remainder sub divisible into 3 venues of which the largest is 680 sqm. The entire space can accommodate over 1000 guests in a cocktail & cinema style setup. It is an excellent venue for trade exhibitions, business events, conferences, hosting product launches and company networking sessions. The venue can be configured to your requirements, so whether you are looking to host a one-time event or a series of gatherings, the venue can effortlessly accommodate you.
Reed Exhibitions is a member The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), which was formed to provide a collective platform of address and representation for professional exhibition organisers throughout Africa. We have something to shout about with the following awards for our 2016 shows:
Best Overall Exhibition in South Africa
Decorex Joburg
Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition 1 - 6 000m²
100% Design South Africa
Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition 6 001 - 12 000m²
Decorex Durban
Joint Best Trade Exhibition 6 001 - 12 000m²
WTM Africa
Reed Exhibitions Accolades and Achievements • • • • • • • • • • •
Thebe Reed Exhibitions – Top Gender Empowerment Company: Travel, Leisure and Entertainment in the Standard Bank Top Women Awards Carol Weaving – Top Female Entrepreneur of the Year in the Standard Bank Top Women Awards Thebe Reed Exhibitions – winner of the Early Childhood Development category in the Media24 unlisted company CSI awards Carol Weaving – Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Virgin Active Sport Industry Award Carol Weaving inducted into the EXSA Hall of Fame Decorex Joburg – Best Trade & Consumer exhibition 12 000m² and over in the EXSA awards Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo – Best Trade & Consumer exhibition 6 000 to 12 000² in the EXSA awards Carol Weaving – Top Performing Business Woman of the Year at the African Access National Business Awards Carol Weaving – Winner of the Business Woman of the Year in the Entrepreneurial Category Carol Weaving – Most valued contribution to the Exhibition Industry Decorex Cape Town – Best trade and consumer exhibition 6 000 – 12 000², 5 years in a row
AAXO Roar Awards January 2017
The Team at Reed Exhibitions