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
Wayne Steven-Jennings has a Bsc. Hons degree in Geology and notwithstanding this qualification, left the Johannesburg Stock Exchange where he was plying his trade as an investment analyst in 1991 to join members of his family in the events industry.
Wayne started in the industry in 1991 and spent 12 years at Reservations Hotline, a full service conference and event management company. In that time, he brought the Africa Conference directory and it’s website venuesearch.co.za to the market. He also initiated a standards system to manage quality of service, professionalism and accountability of event management companies who were members of the South African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI).
He has served as Chairman of the Conference Organiser Chapter of the association for three years and a member of the national board of the association for as many years.
The Event Organiser’s Network (EON) is a conference and event networking hub focused on experiential business to business interactions, complemented by vibrant social networking.
EON has over 5500 members nationwide. Membership is free and carries no obligations, however, all member applications are accredited to ensure that members meet minimum criteria.
Similarly, member benefits, like their weekend away Venue Experiences program and legendary events showcases, to name two, are also free.
What does EON mean for people who organise conferences and events?
- EON is specifically for anyone in Corporate, Government and Trade organisations who make planning, purchasing and implementation decisions for their organisation’s conference or events.
- EON is product neutral. We exist to help you find the best solution.
- EON empowers you to run professional, successful conferences and events, by providing tools, resources and product information that make your tasks simpler and your decisions informed.
- EON focuses on networking events that connect qualified conference and event buyers with relevant conference and event products and services, ensuring that we match buyers and sellers who have a genuine interest in each other’s business.
