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SUMMARY:IBTM Wired 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join the organisers of IBTM Wired 2021 this June for the brand new\, landmark virtual MICE event from the IBTM Events portfolio. \nIBTM 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. \nAttend 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. \nAlso\, 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. \nOnly pay $199 to get full access to the 4-day event. \nRegister here now!
URL:https://theplannerguru.co.za/event/ibtm-wired-2021/
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SUMMARY:Update + release of research: Can insurers afford business interruption claims?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo 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? \nPlease 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. \nWhen: Tuesday\, 06 July 2021\nTime: 11h00-12h15\nFormat: Webinar (Zoom)\nLink to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82626969580 (no need to register) \nTo RSVP\, pre-arrange media interviews\, or for queries\, please contact:\nDani Cohen: dani@prologconsulting.co.za / 082 897 0443\nSandra Sowray: sandra@prologconsulting.co.za / 079 167 6863
URL:https://theplannerguru.co.za/event/update-release-of-research-can-insurers-afford-business-interruption-claims/
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SUMMARY:The fun starts here: How to amaze\, delight\, and engage your event attendees!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou 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! \nJoin 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! \n  \nDuring the webinar\, we’ll: \n🔍 Explore ways to engage your attendees through games\, polls\, and chat \n🗣️ Discover how to successfully engage virtual and in-person attendees \n🎤 Check out the latest LIVE interactive activations \n📣 Share best practices from recent events \n👫 Brainstorm new engagement ideas with fellow event professionals
URL:https://theplannerguru.co.za/event/the-fun-starts-here-how-to-amaze-delight-and-engage-your-event-attendees/
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SUMMARY:A Showcase of Cape Town as a Destination for Association Events\, Brought to you by AFAMCO and the CTICC
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nBe sure to join this exciting virtual discussion!
URL:https://theplannerguru.co.za/event/a-showcase-of-cape-town-as-a-destination-for-association-events-brought-to-you-by-afamco-and-the-cticc/
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SUMMARY:Future of Education Summit 2021: Redefining the Purpose of Education
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nAs 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. \n“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. \nThis year’s summit will encompass a plethora of thought-provoking topics\, which will seek to analyse\, encapsulate and dissect the international education climate. \nEducation 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. \n“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. \nThe panel topics to be covered include:\n• Panel 1: The purpose of education in the 21st century\n• Panel 2: Closing the skills gap & building capacity – The 21st century curriculum\n• Panel 3: Is lifelong learning becoming more imperative in the new world of work and skills development?\n• Panel 4: The latest technologies transforming the face of education\n• Panel 5: Prioritising education in financing decisions \n“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. \nOne-on-One interviews to be conducted:\n• Professor Mark E. Smith\, Vice Chancellor: Southampton University on the purpose of education in the 21st century.\n• Kumeshnee West\, Executive Education Director\, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business to unpack innovative leadership in a knowledge-intensive economy.\n• Professor Mohammed Salifu\, Director-General of Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) will uncover the role of accreditation and regulation in the new world order. \nTalk\n• Tom Bennett\, Director and Founder of researchED to address the need for 21st century skills in the 21st century. \n“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. \nSpeaker line-up:\n• Rakesh Wahi\, Founder of The Future of Education Summit and Co-Founder; ABN Group\n• Professor Mark E. Smith\, Vice Chancellor; Southampton University\n• Professor Malcolm McIver\, Provost; Lancaster University: Ghana\n• Professor Seth Kunin\, International Deputy Vice Chancellor; Curtin University: Perth\n• Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng\, Vice Chancellor; The University of Cape Town (UCT)\n• Busi Mabuza\, Chair of the Board; Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)\n• Will Fan\, Co-Founder and CEO; NewCampus: Singapore\n• Dr. Catherine Duggan\, Director (Dean); University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business\n• William Mzimba\, Chief Executive Office; Vodacom Business\n• Myles Thies\, Director of Digital Learning; Eiffel Corp\n• Professor Andrea Nolan\, Principal and Vice Chancellor; Edinburgh Napier University\n• Professor Gary Martin\, Chief Executive Officer; Australian Institute of Management: Western Australia (AIM WA)\n• Dan Adkins\, Group Chief Executive Officer; Transnational Academic Group (TAG)\n• Kumeshnee West\, Executive Education Director; University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business\n• Dr. Felix Panganayi\, Founder and Director; Windsor School of Excellence in Science and Technology\, Zimbabwe\n• Dean McCoubrey\, Founder; My SociaLife\n• Tom Bennett\, Director and Founder; researchEd\n• Dr. Kingsley Nyarko\, Member of Parliament: Kwadaso Constituency and Former Executive Secretary; Ghana NAB\n• Eric Idiahi\, Co-Founder & Partner; Verod Capital\n• Gary Kirsten\, International Cricket Coach\, Leadership Consultant\, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur; CoachEdCricket\n• Professor Puleng LenkaBula\, Vice Chancellor; University of South Africa (UNISA)\n• Professor Mohammed Salifu\, Director-General; Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)\n• Sean Lewis\, Manager\, Asset Lifecycle Management; Vodacom\n• Professor Zeblon Vilakazi\, Vice Chancellor; Wits University \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nFor more event updates\, follow @cnbcafrica and @forbesafrica using the hashtags #FOE2021 #RedefiningEducation \nContact details:\nSponsorship and exhibition opportunities: sales@abn360.com\nMedia-related enquiries: yolande.dutoit@abn360.com\nEvent-related queries: alice.maile@abn360.com
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