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Dissecting medical conferences

The medical profession requires a high level of professionalism and experience when managing its events. Martin Hiller brings you all the information you need to organise a successful medical and pharmaceutical conference. Medical companies and...
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Let’s be bold about who we are

The recent formation of the Council of Event Professionals (CEP) Africa has been described as bold, writes Glenn van Eck CEP Africa will create recognised certification for the business events industry, partnering with the South African...
rabbit out of a hat

You know you’re an event manager when…

Not everyone is cut out to be a warrior in the never-ending battle of deadlines, demands and unplanned disasters. Those that are, love it. Miss Meet tells you how you will know when you are knees-deep in the industry. Your idea of time-off is the...
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THINGS TO DO: The Week of Taste

The forum company are delighted to be associated with “The Week of Taste” inspired by the French concept La Semaine du Gout established almost 20 years ago. Working in collaboration with the French Institute of South Africa (IFASA) and the...
Graham Langefeld Executive chef of PH Centruion

Whet your appetite with Chef Graham

At Protea Hotel Centurion, conference delegates are in for a culinary treat. SA Conference chats with the hotels’ executive chef, Graham Langefeld Describe yourself in three words? Passionate, Driven and creative. How has the food and...
Table Bay Hotel

SPECIAL: The Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town

The Table Bay Hotel is home to a great selection of conference and function venues in Cape Town. Whether you’re looking to host a conference for up to 300 delegates in Cape Town or looking to plan your annual office cocktail party, the Table...
Montreux Calling

Perfect dinner music

Montreux Calling is a four-piece corporate entertainment band that takes modern day pop music and arranges jazzes it up. The group consists of Cassandra de Beer on vocals, Larry Pullen on guitar, Cesare Cassarino (who has performed with artist like...