Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 13, 2017
You’ve probably heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and it’s just as possible that you’ve engaged with it – from using Siri or Alexa, to booking online accommodation on certain sites, purchasing Amazon or Netflix’s suggestions or even...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 2, 2017
The Planner caught up with Adam Kwan and Stevi van den Berg, Exhibition Architects at Scan Display Solutions, to find out what design tips they could share to help exhibitors make the most of small spaces. Having a smaller exhibition stand doesn’t...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 28, 2017
To be a successful event planner, it’s not enough to make sure that none of your guests could get food poisoning, or that your international speaker doesn’t get lost in a dodgy part of town, or that you have a back-up indoor alternative for 15 000...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 18, 2017
An interesting and memorable guest speaker can transform a good event into a great one. However, as an organiser, you need to realise that you have an important role in their success. With this in mind, follow these 9 steps to host guest speakers...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 11, 2017
“Arguably, all of the factors that can contribute to poor Wi-Fi performance are under the organiser’s control,” says Gavin Burgess, Managing Director of Ultimate Data Sciences. That’s right; Wi-Fi is not sorcery or black magic, as much as it feels...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 5, 2017
Although the summer holidays feel far away, now is the time to start planning your year-end function. The more time you have for this, the better your chances of wowing your guests and ending the year on a terrific note. Year-end functions aren’t...