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Exciting engaging exhibitions

The exhibition industry is always changing and as a result it is important to stay on trend and to push boundaries in order to appeal to a rapidly advancing market.  Kim Kitchen shares what we can expect from exhibition stands this year. LARGE...
Emperors Palace

SPECIAL: Emperors Palace, Gauteng

Make your winter conference a glorious and warm one with Emperors Palace. At their exhibition and conference centre, you’ll experience spectacular service in a world-class venue. And with four star accommodation at three star prices, complimentary...
Get your breakfast on Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! style with clucking good eggsperts

Let's talk about eggs, baby!

Salvador Dali was obsessed with them, they inspired Fabergé to create some of the most expensive objet d’art in the world and even Lady Gaga was gaga enough about them to arrive at the 2011 Grammy Awards encased in one. But until you’ve put...
medical conferences

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...
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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...