Martin HIller | Sep 25, 2014
By Theomien Viljoen Event photography is a tricky one. Photographers need to be able to get the shots that the client has requested, while still adding their personal touch, writes Theomien Viljoen. The entrance to the party should evoke a mood, a...
Martin HIller | Sep 25, 2014
Create a hashtag – Create and enforce one hashtag for your event that links all tweets and Facebook posts. A hashtag is a unique phrase that is identified by using “#” before it. A strong hashtag is one that is unique to your event and does...
Martin HIller | Sep 24, 2014
By Lorraine Jenks For Lorraine Jenks, when building and decorating an exhibition stand, only sustainable products and services will be used. THE CONCEPT OF green procurement is daunting. It can be a minefield of allegory, misinformation,...
Geoff Donaghy | Sep 24, 2014
By Geoff Donaghy From competition, to selecting a venue and changing event content, Geoff Donaghy gives us a sneak peek into the event landscape for 2015. No one knows exactly what the future will bring, but there are a number of things we can...
Helen Brewer | Sep 23, 2014
A large attentive delegation discovered just what it takes to put an incentive programme together. Consisting of two panel discussions plus a few stand-alone presentations, within a well-orchestrated venue such as the Hyatt in Rosebank, the morning...
Martin HIller | Sep 23, 2014
By Adriaan Liebetrau With 2015 fast approaching, Adriaan Liebetrau takes stock of the year that’s been and what SAACI has in store for us. Since my appointment as CEO of SAACI almost six months ago, so much has happened in our association and in...
Martin HIller | Sep 23, 2014
Compex are fast becoming leaders in exhibition stand technology. EXHIBITION STANDS HAVE to be more than walls, floors, lights, graphics and furniture. It is the investment in technology that is driving inspiration and fuelling the ‘can-do’ drive to...
Helen Brewer | Sep 23, 2014
All MICE gatherings create great waste especially within the exhibition industry. Take Electra Mining Africa 2014 for example. Held every second year at the purpose-built Expo Centre. Over a week to set-up, 100,000 visitors with more than 800...
Martin HIller | Sep 23, 2014
4Seeds is a dynamic coaching boutique that is passionate about harnessing the power of individuals to create fulfilment by unlocking potential in people, teams and companies by seeking out solutions and possibilities that inspire natural...
Helen Brewer | Sep 22, 2014
Adding further benefits to their successful day conference/training venue, Hackle Brooke now boasts a full service hotel in close proximity to their day venue as well as the Hyde Park Shopping precinct. Included is shuttle transportation...
Miss Meet | Sep 22, 2014
As meeting practitioners, most of us have become familiar with Mr Murphy who arrives uninvited to many of our events. Miss Meet wants him banned. An event practitioner will perceive that there are four possible ways in which something can go...
Martin HIller | Sep 22, 2014
1. SYNERGY Too often there is a notable detachment between the décor and design concept, food and menu presentation, entertainment and technical elements. All areas of an event should be considered as a unified process throughout. Key role...
