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Your Event, Your Way!

Gallagher Convention Centre offers more than just 27 multi-purpose venues, 5000+ parking bays and 5-star service. The venue offers guests and visitors the benefit of a dedicated team of efficient event professionals with more than 450 years of combined industry experience. More than just a venue, Gallagher has established a reputation during its 33-year existence for quality offerings and superior service. The service-forward mindset has enabled the venue to deliver an average of 350+ successful events annually. Every aspect of events booked...

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Experience and dedication, a team that delivers- Your Way.

Gallagher Convention Centre boasts a team of experienced event professionals. The dedicated event team offers a combined industry experience of over 450 years.   The venue can offer this wealth of experience by valuing the long service of a team that has been loyal to the venue. Clients benefit from the experience gained and the reassurance of being in good, familiar hands, year after year.   Gallagher has an established reputation for valuing loyalty and dedication and promoting team members who excel in service delivery and who...

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Scan Display turns 30!

Last month, South African exhibition and events specialist, Scan Display, celebrated its 30th anniversary with events at its Johannesburg and Cape Town branches. Team members gathered to commemorate the milestone, reflect on the company’s journey and recognise the people who have contributed to its success over the past three decades. Justin Hawes Justin and Heather Hawes  Celebration of team members A highlight of the celebrations was the recognition of long-serving employees, several of whom have been with the company for more than 20...

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FESTIVAL OF EVENTING CONFIRMS 2027 DATES AND WELCOMES LYNDON BARENDS TO ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Africa’s event execution community has a new date in the diary: 17–18 March 2027 at The Canvas Riversands   The Festival of Eventing is officially gearing up for its next chapter. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the Festival of Eventing will return on 17 and 18 March 2027, taking place at The Canvas Riversands in Johannesburg. And that is not the only big news.   FOE is also delighted to announce that respected business strategist, transformation leader and partnership specialist Lyndon Barends has joined the Festival of...
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Meetings

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.

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The Meetings and Event Planner

The 2026 edition of The Meetings & Event Planner is here — your essential guide to smarter, more strategic event planning. This year’s edition goes beyond a traditional directory, offering a powerful blend of industry insights, best practice guidance, and a curated showcase of venues, destinations, service providers, and associations across South Africa and beyond. Designed to support planners, organisers, and decision-makers, it is a practical tool to help you create impactful, experience-driven events in an ever-evolving MICE landscape.

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The Exhibition Planner

The latest edition of The Exhibition Planner is here! Discover South Africa's essential guide to successful exhibitions with our new 360° approach—covering strategy, stand design, logistics, visitor engagement, sustainability, ROI and industry insights. Packed with practical advice, expert interviews and real-world case studies, this edition is designed to help you plan smarter and exhibit better.

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CareerSuccess

In this issue, we explore the evolving workplace through smarter office technology, automation, digital confidence, and modern office design. Our inspiring Cover Story features Harriet Millson, founder of MadagasCaT, sharing her remarkable journey from farm life to becoming one of Madagascar’s leading travel specialists. We also spotlight PAFSA and South Africa’s PA of the Year nomination process, recognising the strategic role administrative professionals play in shaping today’s business landscape.

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The Incentive Planner

This special focus annual publication provides original content specific to its niche market, including expert interviews, best practice tips and case studies, as well as the latest research findings, industry trends and trending destinations.

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Gallagher Convention Centre

Gallagher Convention Centre offers 27 versatile venues for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and corporate events. Set on 32 hectares, it combines picturesque gardens, more than 5,000 parking bays and convenient loading access.

An experienced team provides personalised planning support, complemented by specialist catering, event management and branding services. Solar power and recycling support its sustainability efforts, while flexible spaces and attentive service bring its promise to life: your event, your way.

Supplier of the Month

LaserX

Operating since 1993, the company describes itself as South Africa’s longest-running laser production company, specialising in creating high-impact visual experiences using laser and water technology. Its solutions can scale from corporate environments to major stadium productions, with services including laser graphics, full-colour laser effects, outdoor laser projections and laser mapping. And lasers are only part of the picture.

LaserX’s broader experiential offering includes water screens, water curtains, programmable fountains and WaterGraphic technology, which can use controlled falling water droplets to create words, logos and imagery. The company also provides low-fog and CO2 effects for productions requiring an additional theatrical or atmospheric element.

That breadth makes the company particularly interesting for event organisers looking beyond conventional lighting and searching for ways to create stronger entrances, reveals, branded moments, stage experiences and visual storytelling.

Importantly, spectacular effects also require specialist knowledge. LaserX places a strong emphasis on professional laser safety and operates according to International Laser Display Association (ILDA) safety guidelines.

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