Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 14, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is thrilled to celebrate the 6th ROAR Awards, a milestone that resonates deeply with the theme of strength and durability, epitomized by our choice of iron as a central component of this...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 9, 2024
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a pressing issue, but the burgeoning events and exhibitions industry could offer a solution. With the recovery of both leisure and business tourism, this sector is poised to create jobs, boost economic...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 30, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is thrilled to announce the selected Committee for the AAXO Youth Chapter for 2024/2025. This new initiative is designed to empower and support young professionals within the events and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, where it introduced the new board members for 2024/2025. The newly appointed board, comprising professionals from diverse...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2024
Amid a rapidly growing African population, projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the demand for sustainable development intensifies. Aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and Africa’s Agenda 2063,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 17, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Exhibition and Events Association of South Africa (EXSA). This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in enhancing growth,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2024
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) proudly announces the appointment of new board leadership and committee chairs, signalling a significant stride in its dedication to sustainable event management. With a blend of seasoned expertise and fresh...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2024
As the African exhibition and event industry eagerly anticipates the upcoming Association of African Exhibition Organisers’ (AAXO) ROAR Awards 2024, the organisers are pleased to announce an extension of nominations to the 31 January 2024. Another...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2024
Meetings magazine reached out to several business events professionals to find out what MICE trends they foresee will have the biggest impact on the local MICE events industry in 2024 and beyond. Eight trends were unpacked in the full article –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 25, 2023
Following its recent acquisition of Meetings magazine, 4Mal Media Management has signed new media partnerships with nine well-known and respected leading event industry associations. They are: AIPC – the International Association of Convention...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 17, 2023
AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, has announced the return of the prestigious ROAR Awards on 29 February 2024. The awards celebrate and honour exceptional achievements in exhibition organisation, exhibitor participation, and...
