The 2015 Event Industry Summit aims to unite event industry stakeholders and qualified corporate buyers and provide a platform for industry-related topics to be discussed by the leaders in the industry, ultimately growing the power of the event industry.
Delegates can expect many informative discussion panels with industry experts on a wide range of industry topics. There will be three sessions with each session having a brief scene-setter followed by a panel discussion lead by a seasoned facilitator.
PANEL 1 SPEAKER
Tony Rubin joined the SAB World of Beer in November 2014 as general manager, having previously held the post of managing director at Maropeng. Tony brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role as overseer of the facility, and strategic business planner.He is looking forward to taking on new challenges at the World of Beer, and exploring the massive potential for growth that he has identified.
Away from his desk, Tony enjoys playing golf as often as he is able at his home club in Dainfern, spending time with his wife Denise, and enjoying televised rugby, soccer and cricket. He enjoys SAB craft beer No 3 Fransen Street which sold on tap at selected outlets countrywide.
The World of Beer came into being in 1995, an iconic year in South Africa’s history. It was the country’s first full year as a democracy, the year we came together as a nation to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy, and the year SAB celebrated a century of brewing mastery.
To commemorate this milestone, the company opened what was then known as the Centenary Centre, a museum designed to showcase the history of South African beer. It was one of the first major investments made in the Newtown Cultural Precinct, ultimately paving the way for future developments in the area.
Today the SAB World of Beer includes a tour that has been developed and perfected to give visitors insight into the history and culture of beer: from its ancient origins, to its African heritage, its European ancestry, and its role in South Africa’s story, past, present and future.
The World of Beer is also a unique venue for conferences and events, boasting a number of first-rate facilities designed to suit your every need. All rooms are easily accessible, well-equipped and available at very competitive rates.
