Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 3, 2020
Event sponsorship is a massive determining factor in the viability of any event. With trends indicating that virtual events are here to stay, at least for the time being, Flock Eventing Platform has shared eight cool ideas to consider when it comes...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 2, 2020
EventsAIR, creators of integrated event management software, have upped the ante by launching OnAIR. Designed specifically for providing solutions to support virtual and hybrid events, the system is built on EventsAIR’s 6th generation platform...
Louis Nel | Jun 1, 2020
Q. If I want to sue or am being sued, and the parties involved are in different cities, which court will have jurisdiction? In other words, where must I start proceedings? A: The parties can agree upon the jurisdiction. Failing this, it will be...
Lisa Jade Hutchings | May 27, 2020
Lisa Jade Hutchings, the Manager of FUN for THAT.FUN.FIT.FEST., shares her experience of how the company took their live fitness event online without losing any of the magic and energy the brand is known for – despite a number of set-backs....
Shanna Jacobsen | May 26, 2020
Most countries around the world are starting to relax lockdown rules, and business events are preparing to resume. However, first they need to ensure that they can put adequate measures in place to protect their staff and participants. To help...
Louis Nel | May 26, 2020
Q. What must I do if the goods & services I provide are in fact provided by third-party suppliers? A: You must contain such details in your terms and conditions. You must also have separate agreements with all such third-parties in which you...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2020
‘Event planning’ in South Africa right now should perhaps be rebranded as ‘event proposing’, seeing as we are unclear on when we will be able to hold events again, and what restrictions will guide them. Level 1 of lockdown still prohibits...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 18, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) recently hosted a webinar which explored what the future of exhibitions will look like, both locally and internationally. If you missed it, you haven’t entirely missed out – the...
Louis Nel | May 18, 2020
Q. Is it important to deal with liability in my terms and conditions (T&C)? A: Indeed – it is crucial, and you can and must limit your liability. If you don’t have a suitable clause in your T&C, your liability is not only...
Louis Nel | May 11, 2020
Q. When I engage third parties (suppliers) to provide services on my behalf, must I advise the consumer of their identity and terms and conditions (T&C)? A: Yes, you must. There are two aspects involved here that you should be aware of....
Shanna Jacobsen | May 7, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has released a podcast where AAXO’s chairperson, Projeni Pather, talks to Justin Hawes, CEO of exhibition supplier Scan Display, about business matters and the changing in their supplier...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 5, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has published a structured framework for the reopening of exhibitions. It outlines how exhibitions can resume business, safely and responsibly, and argues for political support to ensure this...
