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Tintswalo Summer House introduces bespoke Corporate Conferencing Package

Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 17, 2026 | Venues

Tintswalo Summer House in Glencairn, Cape Town, has launched a bespoke corporate conferencing package, offering companies an exclusive boutique venue for executive meetings, strategy sessions, team retreats and small-scale corporate events. Combining luxury accommodation with personalised service in a relaxed coastal setting, the seaside boutique hotel provides an inspiring alternative to conventional conference venues. With day conferencing for up to 40 delegates in the Glass Room, Tintswalo Summer House is available on an...

Lighting the Moment: LaserX Brings Another Dimension to Women in MICE

Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 17, 2026 | Services & Supplier News, Women in MICE

Great event production is often about creating moments guests can feel before they can necessarily explain them – and at the Women in MICE Awards 2026, LaserX helped us do exactly that. Held at Monte De Dios Wedding and Conference Venue on 5 August 2026, the Women in MICE Awards brought the business events industry together for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration under the theme Timeless Influence. From entertainment and décor to technical production and lighting, every element played a role in creating the atmosphere of the...

Never Stop Learning: Why Experience Is No Reason to Stop Developing Your Event Skills

Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 17, 2026 | Education

In an industry defined by constant change, evolving client expectations and increasingly complex event environments, experience remains invaluable. But even the most seasoned professionals can benefit from stepping back, challenging established thinking and continuing to develop their skills. That is exactly what Angelique Smith, a respected events industry professional with more than 25 years of experience, discovered while completing the Event Architecture® Principles of Event Management in Practice™ (EAPoEMiP) programme through the School...

Building an Industry That Looks Like the World It Serves: DEI in Exhibitions and Events

Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 14, 2026 | Associations, Industry Opinion

The exhibitions and events industry has always been about bringing people together (different sectors, different cultures, different ideas) all under one roof. It’s a strange irony, then, that for years the industry itself hasn’t always reflected that same diversity behind the scenes: in who plans the shows, who sits on the panels, and who gets a seat at the table when decisions are made. That’s beginning to change, and not a moment too soon. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our industry isn’t a box-ticking...

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Meetings magazine is South Africa’s leading business events publication, connecting professionals across the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry. The July/August 2026 edition celebrates the people, ideas and experiences shaping the future of MICE, with a special focus on Women in MICE and the theme Timeless Influence. Readers can explore leadership insights, Gauteng’s dynamic business-events offering, innovative venues, inclusive event design, AV and entertainment trends, sustainability, safety and industry development. Through expert commentary, practical insights and inspiring industry stories, Meetings continues to inform, connect and champion the people driving South Africa’s business events sector forward.