Helen Brewer | Aug 19, 2016
The main meeting room was packed to capacity with two large screens, indicating in huge memorable letters plus photo that Gilan Gork – Master Mentalist – would soon be taking to the stage. Punctuality Personified A refreshing count-down...
Helen Brewer | Aug 12, 2016
Why do we have conferences in the first place? was the immediate question which came to mind when reading the other Michael Jackson’s excellent article entitled ‘Thoughts on Re-engaging Conference Audiences’. Jackson’s opening salvo...
Heather Hook | Aug 8, 2016
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is bringing its annual Master Class to South Africa. The event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 23 to 25 November 2016. This is not...
Helen Brewer | Aug 5, 2016
The question was posed by a group of event managers: Do we, as planners, have a duty or responsibility to society? Without much debate the answer was a resounding ‘yes’. With privilege comes responsibility. We have a duty and responsibility to...
Helen Brewer | Jul 29, 2016
‘….Planner Standards is a benchmark, a foundation for reasonable expectations to ensure successful event undertakings. The Professional Planner Standards (PPS) will be a common reference guide by the event decision-makers in selecting external...
Helen Brewer | Jul 22, 2016
With a bevy of media in attendance, who will doubtless report back on the exceptional presenters at the EGF Conference on 21st July – in particular Britisher Roger Simons who, with outstanding professionalism, wowed audiences on both the...
