Soweto Freedom Day Roundtable
2021-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Sud Restaurant, 6877 Vilikazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Soweto & Surroundings Industry Chambers Councils Forum (SSICCF) is hosting a roundtable event to discuss how to unlock Soweto’s economic freedom and business opportunities for local SMMEs.
Speakers include Councilor Lawrence Khoze, the MMC of Economic Development, and Ms Jacki Mpondo-Hendricks, SAUBC CEO.
The cost is R200 per person.
To RSVP, please contact:
Tumi Mahlo
SSICCF Secretary General
076 430 7676
tumelomahlo.mdlalo@gmail.com

Event App Bible LIVE: Ask the Experts
2021-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Online
Filled with thought-provoking discussions and bite-sized presentations from experts, this event is the must-attend event for anyone considering investing in events apps.
With hybrid events about to hit the mainstream, EventMB invite you to join us for this FREE event where they’ll unpack the latest trends in event apps.
Register

The Five Percent Roadshow
2021-04-29 12:30 - 18:30 | Online
Budding entrepreneurs who want inspiration to turn their idea into the next big thing in travel and MICE sectors are invited to sign up to a marketing workshop later this month, run in association with WTM London and IBTM World.
The Five Percent Roadshow promises insight, encouragement, and best-practice examples from those in the know during a six-hour online event that’s jam-packed with seminars, breakout sessions and in-depth discussions as well as networking opportunities.
There will be four sessions. The first, Defining Your Company Character Diamond, explains how a well-crafted character diamond can help entrepreneurs understand their own personal values and how that can be used to inform the messaging for their company. Session two is entitled: Discovering Your Ideal Customer Profile.
Session three covers how to Clarify Your Company Message, while session four, Turning Complete Strangers into Raving Fans of Your Business, looks at how to create a roadmap that will help people discover your brand, build a relationship with you, and become buyers who turn into raving fans.
The Five Percent co-founder and CEO Marcus Murphy says, “If you’re going to be starting a business in 2021 and beyond, you need to be a practitioner, not a theologian, and that starts by making sure you’re going to be building the right foundation. Don’t just sit around for the next year where you didn’t do anything about that great idea.”
Register

UFI Female Leadership Special Interest Group
2021-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Launched in March 2021, the UFI Female Leadership Special Interest Group focusses on empowering women in the industry: help them to shape their career paths!
Gender equality is in our interest as human beings both for women and for men! Inclusivity is not only about meeting the immediate economic needs of women, but lays out a long-term strategy for creating stronger systems and companies that reflect the experiences and contributions of women in the workforce and in society. It is also good for business!
Diverse thinking is crucial for success of a company, people from different genders and cultural backgrounds bring to the table new points of view, “outside the box” thinking and economic benefits. First and foremost, we want to raise awareness and extend support for more gender equality in the exhibitions industry.
Join this group if you want to:

empower women and be empowered,
get access to learning new skillls, inspiration and resources to help you advance your career,
build confidence,
create new opportunities and collaborations,
share your experience,
and more!

Networking is a major component to joining this group, which is another great reason to be part of it! The group is open to all, men and women.
This event is the first meeting.
Register

IMEX BuzzHub
2021-05-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Online
The new IMEX BuzzHub is launching on 12 May, from 3:00pm – 6:30pm London time, with a fantastic ‘Buzz Day’ line-up of 20-minute speaker sessions, audience Q&As and a closing industry panel. The theme is ‘Collaborations, Connections and Community’.
As well as monthly Buzz Days, the IMEX BuzzHub will be offering Let’s Talk Round Tables, casual and more formal networking activities, and their usual smattering of community-centred fun and togetherness.
More details coming soon on how to RSVP.

SAACI Annual National Congress 2021
2021-05-19 - 2021-05-20 | Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre, Cnr William Nicol Drive & Pieter Wenning Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
This year’s Congress will be delivered as a hybrid event with a focus on future technologies, design thinking, resilience, and a dedicated youth element to name a few key topic themes. The Congress will launch the association’s drive to guide members and the business events industry for 2021 and 2022.
The in-person component will be held at the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre in Johannesburg.
Registration fees are as follows – please note that the Early Bird rates end on 05 May 2021:
Virtual attendees

Paid SAACI members – complimentary, or R290 after 05 May
Paid SA Events Council members – R150, or R290 after 05 May
Non-members – R290
Students / youth – complimentary

On-site attendees

Paid SAACI members – R250, or R300 after 05 May
Non-members – R550, or R600 after 05 May (this includes SA Events Council members)

Register

Unpacking the Great BIG Wine Survey results - FREE WEBINAR
2021-05-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Gauteng
indAn overwhelming response from winemakers to the recently released results of the first Great BIG Wine Survey brought to you by Hollard has inspired an informal webinar hosted by Andrew Douglas who will be joined by panellists, Peter McAtamney, founding Principal of Wine Business Solutions (WBS) and Caitlin Bauristhene from KLA, a leading independent consumer insights agency.
The free-to-attend webinar will take place via Zoom on 20 May 2021 from 9-10AM, and take an in-depth look at some of the insights and answer any questions attendees may have, in addition to highlighting future plans for the next Great BIG Wine Survey.
If you are interested in attending the FREE webinar, please register here and the organisers will send you the Zoom link.
Wine industry stakeholders interested in finding out more about the 2020 Great BIG Wine Survey, or plans for 2021, can contact Andrew Douglas at andrew@wineshow.co.za. Visit the Great BIG Wine Survey website to keep up to date with all the latest information.

Explained 3 Ways: How Do I Run Effective Social Ads in 2021?
2021-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Gauteng
60% of organizations that run social ads plan to increase their spend in 2021, says Hootsuite’s Trends survey. Are you one of them?
Whether you’re a paid social newbie or a campaign-optimizing machine, you can always get more out of your social ads.
Hootsuite’s Explained 3 Ways webinar will show you how. On May 20, they will bring together three experts to share basic, intermediate, and advanced social ad strategies.
You’ll discover how to:

Get your brand in front of new eyeballs by boosting your most engaging organic content
Convert new customers by using things like targeting to make your campaigns as effective as possible
Get even more out of your paid social efforts with advanced strategies for optimizing and automating your top-performing ads

Register here

Soweto & Township Economic Remodelling Long Table Dialogue 2021
2021-05-27 10:00 - 13:00 | 1947 on Vilakazi, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Join Mr Mpho Parks Tau, the MEC for Economic Development, together with the organisers of the Soweto & Township Economic Remodelling Long Table Dialogue, Mr Bheki Twala, President of the SSICCF, and Mr George Sebulela, Founder and President of the SAUBC, as they discuss the following:

MEC Plan for Gauteng Economic Development
Township Economic Development Bill update
SAUBC Economic Policy and Development
Township Economic Remodelling Strategy 2030

For more information and to RSVP for the event Tumi Mahlo, SSICCF Secretary-General:
tumelomahlo.mdlalo@gmail.com | +27 (0)76 430 7676

Global Exhibitions Day 2021
2021-06-02 | Online
Global Exhibitions Day (GED) recognises the important role that trade exhibitions play in driving economies throughout the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significantly detrimental, and potentially lasting, effects on the global economy, across nearly all business sectors and regions. Exhibitions have traditionally played a role in bolstering and growing economic sectors, but this year they will play a new role – rebuilding and recovering communities.
The 2021 GED campaign will focus on just how instrumental exhibitions are in creating platforms for growth and recovery, while also instilling confidence in others to participate in organised events that prioritise safety and success in equal measure.
While the event is hosted by the global association of the exhibition industry, UFI, all members of the sector are encouraged to join the GED celebrations on 2 June by recognising the impact of exhibitions on local economies – both in building businesses and connecting people all around the world.

Event Safety for Dummies
2021-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Gauteng
Win client confidence in the events space! Join Event Safety for Dummies taking place as a hybrid event on 04 June 2021, and learn how to be event safety ready!
A panel discussion proudly hosted by the PCO Alliance Network and panellistsf from the City of Johannesburg EMS – JOC.
Who should attend?
• Event organisers
• PCOs
• Event managers
• Travel agents
• Venues
• Anyone who hosts events
Topics that will be covered include:
• Covid-compliant safety protocols
• Emergency Management Services
• What should be in your JOC file
• SAPS categorisation
• JMPD
• Food COA
• Structure certification
Event Details:
Venue: Focus Rooms
Registration: Onsite / Online
Entrance: FREE!

Winelands Bridal Fair 2021
2021-06-05 09:00 - 2021-06-06 16:30 | Gauteng
Now in our 10th year of running, the Cape’s most renowned, exclusive and upmarket bridal show, Winelands Bridal Fair, invites you to view a showcase of local exhibitors, all specialising in the bridal, wedding and special occasion industry. Find everything you need to plan a wedding – all conveniently in one location at the stunning venue at Hudson’s at Vredenheim Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. (All under roof in case of winter weather.)
As an added attraction, top South African designers will showcase their most unique bridal Haute Couture. Be sure to catch the fashion shows that will be taking place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily.
There will be place for you to buy something to eat and drink, and enjoy your meal among the beautiful scenery that Hudson’s Venue has to offer.
Also keep an eye out for the many competitions running, both preceding the expo as well as the Win-4-Your Wedding Lucky Draws after each fashion show.
The show will run on from 9h00-16h30 on both Saturday & Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the expo or at Webtickets, and cost R100 p/p (children under 12 are free) and are valid for one day. Free parking is available.
If you would like more information or if you’d like to exhibit, please contact: Desiree Kleynhans at Donato Events, on 084 596 1753 / 021 910 2779 or desiree@donatoevents.co.za.

INDUSTRY DISCUSSION: Will Covid-19 vaccines restore confidence in the events industry?
2021-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Gauteng
Join Tes Proos, President of SITE Africa, and Justin van Wyk, CEO of Big Concerts, for an insightful discussion as they explore the pros and cons of South Africa’s vaccination process and the impact it has on the recovery of the events industry.
Click here to register.

Restart 2021: The African Edition - The Era of Experiential Digital Events
2021-06-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Gauteng
The burning question: Will the world ever really return to normality?
The world of corporate events and exhibitions has changed forever!
The organisers of RESTART 2021 invite you to join them for a full day of rich content, prominent speakers and impactful panels to discuss the future. Among the insightful discussions, heated conversations and thought-provoking content, you can sit back and take in the information of the ever-evolving virtual and hybrid world. RESTART 2021 has invited the participation of global industry leaders to showcase and share their ways of embracing change and shedding light on the industry’s questions and concerns.
Registration is now open! Click HERE to secure your seat
RESTART 2021 is brought to you by Virtual Event, The Collaborative Exchange and global virtual event pioneers, Hubilo. This inaugural event and marketing industry interactive virtual showcase covers the currently evolving events sector.
We encourage you to attend this powerful digital experience to realign your business and become part of the solution.

IBTM Wired 2021
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-01 | Gauteng
Join the organisers of IBTM Wired 2021 this June for the brand new, landmark virtual MICE event from the IBTM Events portfolio.
IBTM Wired is the newest addition to IBTM’s global portfolio of events and intelligence for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry. The event takes place annually online and unites thousands of industry professionals from around the world for four days of one-to-one business meetings, sparking new connections and renewing existing ones and a programme of live and on-demand education sessions.
Attend exclusive 1-2-1 appointments with leading exhibitors across the 4 days of the show and find that spark that will last long after the final day of the show.
Also, gain key industry insights and knowledge from expert speakers, such as Stephen Attenborough from Virgin Galactic, Cathy Breden from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, Senthil Gopinath from ICCA, Alistair Turner from EIGHT PR & Marketing, Linda McNairy from American Express Meetings & Events and many more.
Only pay $199 to get full access to the 4-day event.
Register here now!

Update + release of research: Can insurers afford business interruption claims?
2021-07-06 11:00 - 12:15 | Gauteng
Insurance companies continue to stall on business interruption insurance payments to tourism and hospitality businesses, despite these payments being crucial to the survival of many of these businesses and the retention of thousands of jobs. The financial pressure and commercial viability of tourism businesses is being further exacerbated by the current level 4 lockdown measures – they need a resolution to their claims now more than ever.
So what’s the hold-up? Insurance Claims Africa (ICA) will provide an update on claims and share research on the financial position of insurers now, and during the first year of the pandemic. Can they afford payouts, or are they just dragging their heels?
Please join ICA’s Ryan Woolley for an update on this matter, and economist Dr Roelof Botha, who will share the findings of his research. Dr Botha is an independent economist and advisor to the Optimum Investment Group.
When: Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Time: 11h00-12h15
Format: Webinar (Zoom)
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82626969580 (no need to register)
To RSVP, pre-arrange media interviews, or for queries, please contact:
Dani Cohen: dani@prologconsulting.co.za / 082 897 0443
Sandra Sowray: sandra@prologconsulting.co.za / 079 167 6863

The fun starts here: How to amaze, delight, and engage your event attendees!
2021-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Gauteng
After a year packed full of virtual events and the emergence of hybrid events, you’ve been tasked with keeping virtual and in-person attendees engaged, interacting, and having tons of fun.
You may be asking, “How can I make an inclusive and memorable event experience for virtual and live attendees?” It’s the million-dollar question on everyone’s mind, and we’re answering it in our new webinar, The Fun Starts Here: How to amaze, delight, and engage your event attendees!
Join Socio for an in-depth look at the event industry’s latest engagement tools, new ways to wow attendees, and real activity examples from recent events. Do you know a tried and true way to engage event attendees? They can’t wait to hear about it. Get ready to share your ideas and come up with new ones, too!

During the webinar, we’ll:
🔍 Explore ways to engage your attendees through games, polls, and chat
🗣️ Discover how to successfully engage virtual and in-person attendees
🎤 Check out the latest LIVE interactive activations
📣 Share best practices from recent events
👫 Brainstorm new engagement ideas with fellow event professionals

A Showcase of Cape Town as a Destination for Association Events, Brought to you by AFAMCO and the CTICC
2021-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Gauteng
Africa Association Management Company (AFAMCO), in collaboration with the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has organised a webinar to showcase Cape Town’s readiness to host meetings.

The webinar will also highlight how CTICC, as a venue, has implemented stringent Covid-19 protocols to ensure attendee safety. We believe that this webinar will be of great importance to African association executives who would wish to host their meetings in Cape Town.

Be sure to join this exciting virtual discussion!

Future of Education Summit 2021: Redefining the Purpose of Education
2021-07-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Gauteng
In 2020, with hard lockdown restrictions being enforced as an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, education as we know it was brought to a halt, which would ultimately change the landscape of learning and spearhead the revaluation of the education system.
To ensure that learners did not miss out on the rest of the academic year, the majority of schools opted for e-learning as an aid to continue classes. This should prove to be a challenging transition, even more so for pupils from lower-income households who did not have access to the necessary resources to do home-based education.
As we reflect over the past year, it’s important to address the challenges the education sector has faced, exploring the current stance of education in a world still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. On the 29th of July, from 10h00 CAT, through a series of expert panel discussions, talks and one-on-one interviews, led by prominent academics and leaders in business from Africa and the globe, CNBC AFRICA in partnership with FORBES AFRICA, and leading sponsors across the education and tech industries, will be hosting their second virtual and 7th Annual Future of Education Summit.
“We must equip young people to step into the workforce not only with the hard and soft skills that they need to succeed, but with an innovative and proactive approach to their roles. We must work with existing managers to develop the leadership and management skills that are critical to leading high-performing teams and ensure that they remain up-to-date with shifts in technology and the context in which their organisations operate. At a senior level, we must help senior leaders from the public and private sector to use a high-level, strategic approach to develop their vision – and provide them with a truly global perspective, that will allow them to see risks and opportunities that no one else has and successfully lead through change and uncertainty.” says Dr. Catherine Duggan, Director (Dean), Graduate School of Business University of Cape Town.
This year’s summit will encompass a plethora of thought-provoking topics, which will seek to analyse, encapsulate and dissect the international education climate.
Education is to help each individual reach their potential in whatever field brings them joy, to teach people how to learn and equip them for lifelong learning, and to develop people into citizens and workers who can contribute to society, it therefore demands the necessary interventions to ensure it remains current.
“Educators should be making decisions on how technology can be harnessed to best serve their teaching and development goals. To achieve this, educators have to guide the conversation on what EdTech innovation should be achieving for them and their students as opposed to being mere stakeholders in the decisions around which technology is used and how it is applied. Edtech promises greater outcomes, increased performance and simpler administration after all, but it should stay true to its aims by putting educators in the driving seat when deciding what’s best for their learners and programs.” says Myles Thies, Director of Digital Learning Services; Eiffel Corp.
The panel topics to be covered include:
• Panel 1: The purpose of education in the 21st century
• Panel 2: Closing the skills gap & building capacity – The 21st century curriculum
• Panel 3: Is lifelong learning becoming more imperative in the new world of work and skills development?
• Panel 4: The latest technologies transforming the face of education
• Panel 5: Prioritising education in financing decisions
“What is increasingly apparent is that we need to move away from traditional approaches to education, which tend to produce one-dimensional graduates who have found the evolution of sectors a challenging environment. Instead, we need to equip students for these inevitable shifts. We need an education system that prepares learners and students for a future that is driven by technology. This can be achieved through the creation of a more multi-disciplinary educational experience, focused on an integrated curriculum in which science, engineering, humanities, social sciences come together. Revisioning the curriculum should not only be fit for industry but should train students to be innovators and the creators of knowledge.” says Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg.
One-on-One interviews to be conducted:
• Professor Mark E. Smith, Vice Chancellor: Southampton University on the purpose of education in the 21st century.
• Kumeshnee West, Executive Education Director, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business to unpack innovative leadership in a knowledge-intensive economy.
• Professor Mohammed Salifu, Director-General of Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) will uncover the role of accreditation and regulation in the new world order.
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• Tom Bennett, Director and Founder of researchED to address the need for 21st century skills in the 21st century.
“South Africa is privileged to have so many talented youths who are hungry to learn and want to work. Helping them achieve their full potential and follow their dreams regardless of where they started in life should be a passion and priority for all of us,” says Lianne Williams, Head of Marketing at Vuma. “We need everyone, not just those in the private sector or the telecommunications industry, who has a sense of ‘Ubuntu’ and a desire to see South Africa succeed; to do whatever it takes to create sustainable, lucrative futures for our youth.” William’s concluded.
Speaker line-up:
• Rakesh Wahi, Founder of The Future of Education Summit and Co-Founder; ABN Group
• Professor Mark E. Smith, Vice Chancellor; Southampton University
• Professor Malcolm McIver, Provost; Lancaster University: Ghana
• Professor Seth Kunin, International Deputy Vice Chancellor; Curtin University: Perth
• Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor; The University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Busi Mabuza, Chair of the Board; Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)
• Will Fan, Co-Founder and CEO; NewCampus: Singapore
• Dr. Catherine Duggan, Director (Dean); University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
• William Mzimba, Chief Executive Office; Vodacom Business
• Myles Thies, Director of Digital Learning; Eiffel Corp
• Professor Andrea Nolan, Principal and Vice Chancellor; Edinburgh Napier University
• Professor Gary Martin, Chief Executive Officer; Australian Institute of Management: Western Australia (AIM WA)
• Dan Adkins, Group Chief Executive Officer; Transnational Academic Group (TAG)
• Kumeshnee West, Executive Education Director; University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
• Dr. Felix Panganayi, Founder and Director; Windsor School of Excellence in Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
• Dean McCoubrey, Founder; My SociaLife
• Tom Bennett, Director and Founder; researchEd
• Dr. Kingsley Nyarko, Member of Parliament: Kwadaso Constituency and Former Executive Secretary; Ghana NAB
• Eric Idiahi, Co-Founder & Partner; Verod Capital
• Gary Kirsten, International Cricket Coach, Leadership Consultant, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur; CoachEdCricket
• Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Vice Chancellor; University of South Africa (UNISA)
• Professor Mohammed Salifu, Director-General; Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
• Sean Lewis, Manager, Asset Lifecycle Management; Vodacom
• Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice Chancellor; Wits University
This half-day summit will be free to attend, virtually, on Hopin. People who wish to register for the event can visit hopin.com/events/future-of-education-summit-2021.
The Future of Education Summit is proudly sponsored by the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, Vodacom Business, Eiffel Corp, The University of Johannesburg, Vuma, Transnational Academic Group, Lancaster University: Ghana, as well as Curtin University: Dubai.
For more event updates, follow @cnbcafrica and @forbesafrica using the hashtags #FOE2021 #RedefiningEducation
Contact details:
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities: sales@abn360.com
Media-related enquiries: yolande.dutoit@abn360.com
Event-related queries: alice.maile@abn360.com

TIA360 eThekwini Tourism Investment Symposium
2021-08-05 09:00 - 18:30 | Gauteng
Some of the world’s top tourism experts are among the speakers at the TIA360 eThekwini Tourism Investment Symposium – which aims to boost and attract investment to Kwa-Zulu Natal’s tourism industry – which takes place online on Thursday, August 5.
The theme of the Symposium this year is “A Dream, a Pipeline and Sustainable Rebirth”.
The primary aim of this conference is to help local tourism projects receive much-needed funding and support by matching them with potential investors and supportive stakeholders.
There are six sessions throughout the day: AgriTourism; Community Tourism; Eventing4Tourism; Tech4Tourism; Finance4Tourism and Education4Tourism, running from 09:00 to 18:00, with global and local experts taking part.
Richard Perez, founding director of the Hasso Plattner D-School at the UCT Business School, will kick off the conference with the first keynote address “Re-imagining Tourism Through Human-Centred Design – Passion for Africa. Perez is a design thinking specialist whose motivation is to get project teams to innovate.
Other notable guests include:
Chris Flynn, who is currently president and CEO of the World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage Australia. With 36 years’ executive-level experience in international tourism and aviation and having worked in a wide range of countries across four continents, Flynn has developed an intimate knowledge of the industry and the requirements needed to identify critical trends that have the potential to influence development and expansion.
The UK’s Ged Brown, founder and CEO of Low Season Traveller, the world’s first organisation completely dedicated to the promotion of travel during the off-seasons in each destination, as a way to alleviate the growing problem of over-tourism. With more than 20 years’ experience developing business relationships in the global travel and tourism industry, Brown has held senior management positions at many prominent travel organisations such as Thomas Cook, Travel Weekly, MyTravel, TUI and Kuoni.
Dr Thabo Lehlokoe, co-founder and chairman of Seemahale Investment Corporation, Seenergy and Seemahale Telecoms Proprietary Limited, is a medical doctor turned entrepreneur with a special interest in ICTs. He is also the Executive Chairman of Tafari Capital, which has developed and launched Africa’s first Integrated Digital Finance and Commerce Platform to address the extensive needs of the African consumers, entrepreneurs and businesses and to resolve socio-economic concerns of financial inclusion, market access and opportunity creation.
Kenyan Judy Kepher who, in 2018, was recognised by Women Academics in Tourism (WAIT) as among the Top 50 Awesome Scholars in Tourism. In 2019, she was awarded the Sustainable Citizen Award by Forbes Woman Africa in recognition of her outstanding contribution to awareness and knowledge of sustainability in tourism in Africa and beyond. In 2020, the Centre for Responsible Tourism awarded her a lifetime achievement award for her contribution to sustainable tourism and in the same year, she was named amongst 40 global shakers in sustainable tourism.
Natalia Bayona, leader of the Innovation at the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). In 2016, she began her 10-year tenure in ProColombia, during which time she has lived in six countries developing strategies that boost export, foreign investment and tourism for Colombia.
Also in attendance: TIA360 CEO , Sindile Xulu; Sumaria Isaacs, CEO World Tourism Forum Institute; Bongani Ntombela, Deputy Chair Tourism Forum at the Durban Chamber of Commerce; Winile Mntungwa; Deputy Head, Durban Tourism; Markus Nellessen, Event Manager bei LUV GmbH – Formula 1, Oktoberfest German and Dubai; Sgwili Gumede, Executive Director at the Brand School & Sport Boardroom; Ged Brown, founder and CEO Low Season Traveller; John Aritho, Chairperson Tourism Forum, Durban Chamber of Commerce; Maylene Broderick, Chief Director Enterprise Development & Transformation at the National Department of Tourism; Jacqui Taylor; Founder of AgriTourism SA; Sinelizwi Fakade, rural development specialist and commercial farmer; Cathy Goddard, CEO & Founding Partner, FyreFem Fund Managers; Natalia Bayona, Director of Innovation, Education, and Investments at United Nations World Tourism Organisation; Bunny Bhoola, MD at African Link Tourism; Raj Moodley, Director LeadHR Consulting; Karen Borain, Training Manager at Tsogo Sun Hotels; Kevin Czok, Managing Partner, Hotel Data Cloud Dubai; Dorian Toussaint, Tech Co-Founder, Ground Transport Distribution Solution; Willy Seyama, Founder and CEO, eNitiate; Atul Padalkar; Principal at Bizfarm; Tanya van Lill, CEO at Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.
Closing keynote speakers will be Google South Africa’s head of retail, tech, travel and gaming Linah Maigurira and Russell Curtis, head of Invest Durban, & Durban Chamber Board Member
eThekwini Mayor, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, who will welcome guests and visitors to the symposium says: “Despite the recent unrest and destruction in parts of KwaZulu Natal, it is now more important than ever to push ahead with this, to ensure tourism projects receive vital funding and support from supportive stakeholders and potential investors.”
The virtual conference will be held in partnership with eThekwini Municipality’s Invest Durban unit as the lead, supported by Durban Tourism, the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, plus investment industry leaders such as SAVCA (the SA Venture Capital Association).
Participation is free and anyone interested in attending can register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wxtbRRoER6mdJ2eWl-o7Xg
Download the TIA360 eThekwini Tourism Investment Symposium virtual invite

UIF TERS Webinar for Events Industry
2021-08-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Gauteng
SAACI has issued a notice to its members and event industry colleagues that members of its team have engaged with Allan Ragavaloo, UIF Director: Provincial Support, to assist the events industry with UIF TERS queries.
Join the webinar (details below) that will deal with queries specific to the events industry.
Date: Wednesday, 18 August 2021
Time: 10h30-12h00
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lfq0MhmYSpK0HMl1D_56Ag
Please submit your questions for the webinar to natalia@bigambitions.co.za. Questions can also be submitted in the Q&A folder during the live webinar.

Township Economic Council of South Africa Official Launch Event
2021-09-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Gauteng
Join the members of the Township Economy Council South Africa for the Official TECSA Launch Event 2021:
* Event Date = 02 September 2021:
* Event Venue = Disoufeng Pub & Restaurant, Zone 10, Meadowlands, Soweto
* Event Time = 11h00-15h00hrs (4 hours)
* Event VIP Ticket = R350 per guest
* Event Dress Code = Formal Attire i.e. red carpet / black tie
* Event Menu = Disoufeng Shisa-Nyama Experience
Township Economy Council South Africa ‘TECSA’ Initiatives Official Launch programme outline:
1. Official Announcement of TECSA National Board
2. Township Economy Grading Initiative ‘TEGI’ + Township Economy Grading Committee ‘TEGC’
3. Township Franchise Business Initiative ‘TFBI’ = SOBCO, TECSA & FASA Partnership Initiative
4. Township Economy TV & Radio Show = TECSA Media Committee
5. Township Economy Investment Summit 2021 = 06 & 07 October 2021:
6. Township Economy Awards 2021 = 28th October 2021:
7. Township Economy Trade Show 2021: = 15th -17th October 2021:
8. TECSA Website Official Launch = website designers / developers to be appointed
9. Official Announcement of TECSA Provincial Committees = Gauteng, KZN, North West, Mpumalanga, Free State, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo
An official welcome will be given by both the Minister & Deputy Minister of the Department of Small Business Development DSBD and include the TECSA National Business Partners / Associates Signing and Partnership Announcing Ceremony.

TECSA is very EXCITED and will be HONOURED to have you as their Guest of Honour!
#WeAreTECSA!
#WeAreTownshipEconomy!
#WeAreTownshipBusiness!
#BuildingAndGrowingTownshipEconomyTogether!
#IAmSoweto!

* To RSVP, send your proof of payment to Disoufeng Pub to Bheki Twala
Bank details of venue:
≥ Bank: Standard Bank
≥ Account No: 311125387
≥ Branch: Southgate
≥ Reference: Name & Surname TECSA Event
@Bheki ‘Ma-Events’ Twala
Township Economy Council South Africa ‘TECSA’
Founder & President
063 539 3321
workingforworldevents@gmail.com

AI Expo Africa 2021 ONLINE
2021-09-07 - 2021-09-09 | Online
AI Expo Africa 2021 ONLINE will mark the fourth edition of the annual trade event. Dr Nick Bradshaw, AI Media Group CEO and AI Expo Africa founder, pointed out that this year’s event will — like last year’s edition — also be held online to circumvent COVID-19 event restrictions. He says, “Based on the early interest in AI Expo Africa 2021 ONLINE, we know our community likes the event’s online format and mix of content, vendors and innovators. AI Expo Africa 2020 ONLINE attracted more than 2 400 registered delegates and hosted 80 speakers and 80 exhibitors. This year we are on track to set a new benchmark as the audience grows.”
Head of Show Production Daniel Mpala stated that AI Expo Africa 2021 ONLINE is on track to host the largest mix of global vendors and cutting-edge startups for its curated audience of business practitioners. “Our event has now grown in the last three editions, starting this year, we will be dedicating Day 1 of the event to showcasing our vendors. AI Expo Africa 2021 ONLINE will again feature our specialist eZones, labs, poster wall and several country ePavilions from vendors outside the Africa region making for a truly global 4IR technology festival we think our community will really enjoy.”
Early sponsors that have signed up include US-based Future Tech, Czech-based IBA Group, UK-based Elzware, as well as South African firms Aizatron, COGO People Analytics, CompariSure, ecosystem.Ai, WizzPass, and Amathuba AI.
AI Expo Africa 2021 ONLINE delegates can expect to hear from 80 thought leaders in AI, Data Science and Robotic Process Automation on the 8th and 9th of September. In addition, delegates will this year be treated to unique online experiences that will form part of the social programme on Day 2 and Day 3 of the expo. Like last year, the 2021 edition will also include a 30-day OnDemand Show archive which will be accessible from the 10th of September.
Bradshaw concluded, “We are going to market with a tried and tested format that will negate all the problems the world is experiencing because of the pandemic, while at the same time broadens the buyer audience and makes the event more accessible and diverse as our reach is essentially global and the tickets are free. We again hope to deliver on our promise of curating the best business trade event go its kind on the continent and look forward to showcasing the best of Africa 4IR innovation.”
Those interested in attending AI Expo Africa 2021 can register to claim free tickets here.

#cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL
2021-09-20 08:00 - 2021-09-23 17:00 | Gauteng
#cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL will take place from 20-23 September 2021 as a hybrid event with small in-person gatherings and site tours accompanied by widely accessible online streaming options. An initiative of the Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa, the #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL examines the power of design to tackle current socio-economic and environmental challenges within an African context. The festival is open to all and is organised in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI). The event will take participants on a deep dive into four thematic areas that have been identified as the major fault lines in South Africa – brutally exposed by the impact of the pandemic – to stimulate ideas that result in change in our world. Don’t miss this chance to help design a brave new post-COVID-19 world…
Registration is free for a selection of daily online sessions. Tickets for the in-person sessions start from R50 each and there is limited availability due to social distancing protocols. Booking is via Quicket: https://qkt.io/5yOslM

Lelemba Phiri of African Trust Group at #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL 2020

FAME Week Africa
2021-10-03 - 2021-10-05 | Gauteng
4 Events. 1 Week. 4 Sectors
In partnership with the Host City of Cape Town, Reed Exhibitions Africa is proud to announce FAME Week Africa, the go-to place for creative industry professionals including the Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment sectors on the African continent.
FAME Week Africa 2021, is set to become the continent’s unrivalled cornerstone of business development for the film, arts, media and entertainment industries. Bringing the sectors together, FAME Week Africa is the go-to place for creative industry professionals on the African continent. FAME Week Africa provides an opportunity to forge, enrich and strengthen business relationships.
It will also showcases new technologies and services from industry leaders in AV system integration and communications; live entertainment technology; television and broadcast; animation and film; studio and production, DJ and pro-audio equipment.
Whether you’re a distributor, producer, buyer, talent or commissioner, creating and maintaining a professional network is key to successfully running your business in a highly competitive environment. FAME Week Africa provides an opportunity to forge, enrich and strengthen business relationships.
Take part

Township Economy Month 2021
2021-10-18 11:00 - 2021-10-21 16:00 | Gauteng
INAUGURAL TOWNSHIP ECONOMY TECH INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2021
✓ Summit Date: 18th October 2021
✓ Summit Venue: Restaurant Vilakazi @ Vilakazi Street Orlando West, Soweto
✓ Summit Times: 11:00-16:00
✓ VIP Guest Ticket: R350-00 per person (Payable upon arrival)
✓ Summit Dress Code: Business / Smart casual
✓ Summit Programme & Guest Speakers: To be advised
✓ Summit Stakeholders: Township enterprises, township big business, provincial and local government
#TownshipEconomyInvestmentSummit2021
INAUGURAL TOWNSHIP ECONOMY FMCG & RETAIL INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2021
✓ Summit Date: 19th October 2021
✓ Summit Venue: Restaurant Vilakazi @ Vilakazi Street Orlando West, Soweto
✓ Summit Times: 11:00-16:00
✓ VIP Guest Ticket: R350-00 per person (Payable upon arrival)
✓ Summit Dress Code: Business / Smart casual
✓ Summit Programme & Guest Speakers: To be advised
✓ Summit Stakeholders: Township enterprises, township big business, provincial and local government
#TownshipEconomyFMCGRetailSummit2021
NB: Colleagues, please note that the Summit will also officially LAUNCH INTUTHUKO YESIZWE BUYING GROUP and DISTRIBUTION CENTRE!
INAUGURAL TOWNSHIP ECONOMY FINANCIAL & PROPERTY INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2021
✓ Summit Dates: 20-21 October 2021
* Day One: 20th October 2021: Township Financial Investment Summit
* Day Two: 21st October 2021: Township Property Investment Summit
✓ Summit Venue: SUD Restaurant @ Vilakazi Street Orlando West, Soweto
✓ Summit Times: 11:00-16:00
✓ VIP Guest Ticket: R350-00 per person (Payable upon arrival)
✓ Summit Dress Code: Business / Smart casual
✓ Summit Programme & Guest Speakers: To be advised
✓ Summit Stakeholders: Township enterprises, township big business, provincial and local government
#TownshipEconomyTechInvestmentSummit2021
NB: Please note that all Covid-19 Adjusted Level 1 protocols will be adhered to
For more information and participation, please do not hesitate to contact us!
#IAmSOBCO
#IAmTECSA
Blessed Lebina
078 671 1903
Bheki ‘Ma-Events’ Twala
SOBCO / TECSA Founder & President
063 539 3321
workingforwolrdevents@gmail.com

Global Public Health Infrastructure Transformation
2021-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Gauteng
As the world prepares for the 2021 G20 Summit to be hosted in Rome on 30 & 31 October, CNBC Africa brings you a live panel discussion and webinar on the topic: Global public health infrastructure transformation: Dealing with COVID-19, AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. A panel of African leaders will consider whether it is necessary to redesign the global public health architecture to meet the needs of the 21st century.
Points of discussion to be raised include: the lessons Africa can bring to combat COVID-19 in the light of its experience from previous pandemics; the likelihood of eradicating the COVID-19 virus; and the not-so-obvious consequences of the pandemic. Global cooperation is essential to address the issues around the additional pressure exerted by COVID-19 on Africa’s greatest killers – AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
What will be needed to deal with these diseases – from funding, to information and data sharing, from patent waivers on vaccines to access to genomic sequencing technologies.
Click the below to view the panellists:

Connections Live
2021-10-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Gauteng
Commvault, a recognised global enterprise software leader in the management of data for cloud and on-premises environments, will be hosting its annual Connections Live event on 28 October 2021. This virtual event is the industry’s premier hybrid data services event and will be discussing topics such as 5 Lessons Learned During Ransomware Recovery, How to Find Cost Efficiency with Streamlined Data Protection and many more.
Connections21 features live & unique programming – everything from keynotes, technical sessions, and demos to networking events. It’s a great way to connect with Commvault leaders, customers, partners, and industry pundits.

All sessions
Date: 28 October 2021
Time: 15:00 – 17:50 (CAT)
Venue: Register here

You are invited you to join this half-day event that aims to provide An Immersive Event Experience You Can’t Afford to Miss. Be ready to manage data more effectively, mitigate risk, recover from threats, and modernise your data protection environment. Be connected with your peers, industry experts, technology partners, and Commvault specialists. Be inspired by insights about future innovations as Commvault unveils its product roadmap.
Join the live, fast-paced event to hear from a panel of experts in the industry.

Agenda – All sessions that are taking place
15:00 – 16:30 Keynote (Hosted by Sanjay Mirchandani, CEO Commvault and Stephen Orban GM, AWS Marketplace & Control Services and Dave Martin Global Chief Security Officer, ADP)
16:30 – 17:00 5 Lessons learned during ransomware recovery (Hosted by Michael Letschin, Sr. Dir. Solutions Marketing Commvault and Jamie Farrelly, VP Channel Sales, Commvault)
16:30 – 17:00 How to find cost efficiency with streamlined data protection (Hosted by Carol Clark, Vice President, Product Marketing and Solutions Marketing Commvault and Mark Jow, Regional Vice President, Technical Services Commvault)
16:30 – 17:00 Roadmap of intelligent data services from Commvault and Metallic (Hosted by Ranga Rajagopolan, VP, Products, Commvault)
16:30 – 17:00 Tackle data challenges with intelligent data services from Commvault (Hosted by Jeff Crum, Sr. Director, Product Marketing, Commvault and Geeta Vaghela, Sr. Director, Product Management Commvault)
Repeat of some of the sessions
17:05 – 17:35 5 Lessons learned during ransomware recovery (Hosted by Michael Letschin, Sr. Dir. Solutions Marketing Commvault and Jamie Farrelly, VP Channel Sales, Commvault)
17:05 – 17:35 Roadmap of intelligent data services from Commvault and Metallic (Hosted by Ranga Rajagopolan, VP, Products, Commvault)
17:05 – 17:35 Workload Jenga: How to Balance Ongoing Change (Hosted by Vidya Shankaran, Field CTO, Commvault and Charles Chow, Director, Sales Engineering, Commvault)
17:05 – 17:50 Special Feature Session: No Future without SaaS: How Metallic + Microsoft are Redefining Cloud Data Management (Hosted by David Totten, CTO, Microsoft and Manoj Nair, General Manager, Metallic.io and David Ngo, CTO, Metallic.oi)

You get to select the sessions that interest you best

Consciousness Anchored in Leadership is a Big Deal
2021-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Gauteng
Join Queen Ramotsehoa at 6PM every Wednesday for the first of five readings of her newest book, Leadership Anchored in Consciousness is a Big Deal, starting from Wednesday 13 October 2021.
The event takes place on Facebook Live – www.facebook.com/TshetoLeadershipandCoachingAcademy
Get your copy of the book so that the experience is complete!

Future of Health Summit
2021-11-10 18:00 - 2021-11-11 19:30 | Gauteng
LOOKING BEYOND THE CRISIS
How Healthcare Leaders Can Learn From The Past To Build A Resilient Future.
Join thought leaders and specialists across the healthcare spectrum to unpack the lessons healthcare leaders can take from the many challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has posed to the sector over the past year to build a resilient future.
The generational divide in South African Healthcare – reconciling the needs of healthcare leaders and the expectations of the next generation.
Spread over two evenings of gripping virtual discussions, addressing hard facts, delving into viable solutions, and engaging in much-needed debate to ultimately look beyond the COVID-19 crisis and identify ways in which healthcare leaders can learn from the past to build a resilient future.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Creating a sustainable healthcare system for today and tomorrow.
Sharing healthcare information, employment rights, and obligations & employees’ mental health.
Stepping outside of traditional care to solve future healthcare concerns.
The virtualisation of care in South Africa & and evolution of technology to telehealth and AI.
10th & 11th November | 18h00 – 19h30 (CAT)
