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Empowering the Equality Generation in Economic Development
2020-08-31 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Online
Let’s discuss the importance of women in economic development and see how tourism can be a lever for economic inclusion.
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Webinar: Sustainable events in an uncertain time
2020-08-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for our first Event Greening Forum (EGF) webinar, where we will be unpacking what sustainability can look like during the COVID-19 pandemic – and beyond.
The session will be moderated by:

Morwesi Ramonyai – Borena Energy & EGF Vice Chair

The expert speakers will be:

Mike Lord – Alliance Venues and Facilities Management
Rudi van der Vyver – EPH Group & We Are Virtual
Greg McManus – Heritage & EGF Chair
Justin Hawes – Scan Display & EGF Treasurer

Synopsis
As the applied lockdowns are systematically being lifted and the economy is slowly re-opening, we are emerging to a new normal of permanent mask wearing, active social distancing and constant sanitizing. The very essence of events – people meeting, interacting and connecting – is being shaken and the impact on events is unsurprisingly staggering. As events are beginning to take place and Covid health precautions and regulations take center stage, some questions that may come up include:

Is event greening still a priority? Why should greening and sustainability still matter?
Does Greening conflict with any pandemic regulations? Can the two co-exist?
Will greening events not increase costs that are already high due to the pandemic?
How can the regulations be complied with whilst maintaining sustainability at events?

Sustainability and the pandemic are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary they can be complimentary. Also, sustainability is a long term project that will stay with us long after the pandemic subsides.
We’ve inviting experts and practitioners to help us unpack this issue, who will be confirmed shortly. We will reflect on the experience on the ground by those who have held events, take input, pointers and practical advice from experts and practitioners. We will also take questions from the audience.
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AAXO webinar: Venues Gearing up for Business in 2021
2020-08-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, is hosting a free webinar where SA’s biggest exhibition venues will share their plans to support the safe reopening of the exhibition industry.
The webinar will be moderated by AAXO Chairperson, Projeni Pather.
Speakers include:

Craig Barrington – GM: Facilities & Operations, Cape Town International Convention Centre
Lindiwe Rakharebe – CEO, Durban International Convention Centre
Adele Hartdegen – CEO, Expo Centre
Shaun Bird – General Manager, Sandton Convention Centre
Mike Lord – Director at Alliance Safety Management, Ticketpro Dome

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MPI's FREE Summit: Trust & Transparency
2020-08-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Online
MPI Academy presents the first in its new series of digital experiences, focused on addressing Trust + Transparency and the power it generates toward engagement and connectedness.
This FREE, three-hour experience features dynamic industry leaders and speakers in an interactive presentation that will invigorate, inspire and position you and your business … future-forward.
Speakers include:

Dr. Yorman Solomon – author, TEDx speaker and host, and patent inventor
Sheila Neal – Associate Director, Sales at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sharon Fisher – CEO, Play with a Purpose
Nancy Hays – Virtual Activity Consultant
Brudis Limar – Director of Sales, e-180
Jonathan Capehart – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

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Future of Work Virtual Conference
2020-08-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Online
Don’t miss the Future of Work Virtual Conference this Thursday.
Join thought leaders and industry experts as they discuss the latest trends and tools shaping Africa’s workforce. In a series of expert panel discussions hosted by CNBC Africa, we understand how COVID-19 has resulted in business models being re-evaluated globally and unpack the way in which digital transformation is changing how we work.
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Virtual Events Knowledge Series: The Business of Winning
2020-08-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Meetings and events are here to stay – whether they are online or hybrid – as they allow us to come together, share, learn, achieve and enable collective progress.
This next episode in Flock Eventing Platform’s Knowledge Series events hosts guest speaker Dave Germond, co-founder and director of TEAMSHIP™, which provides innovative solutions and guidance on leadership, alignment and leadership development, performance culture, communication, training and development, and “green” innovation and advocacy.
Gain insight into optimising your business for success, as well as more tips and tricks for creating a memorable online experience for your guests.
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Meet David Germond
David is a co-founder and Director of TEAMSHIP™, Teamship provides innovative solutions to complex organisational problems. Areas of competence are leadership, alignment and leadership development, organisation design and performance culture, strategy and change leadership, innovation in communication, training, and development, new venture investment, “green” innovation and advocacy. David and business partner Steve Carver through TEAMSHIP™ together is responsible for taking learning, aligned leadership, and unleashing Strategies into action for clients across the world.
He also leads the Surprise Factory, a creative consultancy that is focused on creative delivery of innovative communication, learning, brand, culture and leadership interventions.

SATIB webinar: Cybersecurity
2020-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
SATIB is hosting a webinar on cybersecurity for the tourism and hospitality industry. Join experts Candice Sutherland, Terence Govender, and Christo Snyman who will discuss common threats, best practices and considerations to ensure you don’t get caught out by cyber criminals.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

TheOtherSIDE: A Covid-19 Webinar Survival Series for tourism, business events & hospitality
2020-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Chat’r TV has announced EPISODE 4.0 of the TheOtherSIDE. Up for discussion is how to build online communities, and manage your brand and reputation using social media
As the tourism, business events and hospitality industries begin to open up, and intra-provincial tourism is permitted, now is the time to start to build your online communities to spread the word about your products and services. At the same time, you need to develop your brand and reputation to attract a nation that is eager to travel, get out into open spaces and have new adventures.
Chat’r TV has secured the services of two of the industry’s best speakers on the subject, to share their knowledge and to give you great social media marketing advice:
Lizzy van Niekerk from Little Rabbit Digital once again joins TheOtherSIDE to share her expert knowledge on community management on social media.
Keketso Sachane, an expert broadcaster and seasoned journalist, will also join us to share his knowledge of how to ensure your social media meets all the requirements for a brand with a great reputation.

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