Lia Marus | Sep 4, 2020
On Tuesday, 01 September, the PCO Alliance Network in partnership with Focus Rooms, The Capital Hotel Group and Cape Town International Convention Centre staged a 5-venue event, effectively demonstrating that the events industry is ready to open...
Lia Marus | Aug 8, 2020
Proving a protest can be creative and even beautiful, the South African technical production and live events industry came together on 05 August 2020 to #LightSAred, lighting up 505 buildings and landmarks across the nation in emergency red. More...
Lia Marus | Aug 5, 2020
As South Africa’s creative industries enter the fifth month of lockdown, the need for greater governmental support and engagement is urgent. Many companies have closed their doors or have gone into business rescue; many more will be forced to if...
Lia Marus | Jul 26, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) organised the ‘Proof of concept’ event on the behalf of the South African Events Council. The hybrid event took place in five cities across South Africa and online on...
Lia Marus | Jul 22, 2020
Since public gatherings were prohibited in mid-March, the technical production and live events industry has ground to a complete standstill. For many businesses this means 100% loss of income for the past five months – and likely for the rest of...
Lia Marus | Jul 14, 2020
The SA Events Council is hosting a live webinar for the business events industry, to explore the best way forward for business in this sector. The panel will explore questions such as: Is the best way forward raising a loan, selling shares,...
Lia Marus | Jul 12, 2020
On Tuesday, 07 July, the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) hosted a webinar discussion on ‘Africa – Winning Confidence Back’. The South African guest panelists sharing their views on topic were: Jacqui Nel, IELA member & EF...
Lia Marus | Jul 6, 2020
The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) in collaboration with the South Africa Events Council (SAEC) invite you to attend their latest webinar. Date: Tuesday, 07 July 2020Time: 11:30RSVP: Click here Panelistis include: Craig...
Lia Marus | Jun 15, 2020
The Event Safety Council (ESC), a special interest group within the Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA), has spearheaded the development of new health and safety protocols for the MICE industry. This is motivated by the...
Lia Marus | Jun 12, 2020
Over the last month, the Southern African Communications Industries Association’s (SACIA) Event Safety Council has been working with colleagues in the South African Events Council to develop back-to-work guidelines for the events industry in...
Lia Marus | May 9, 2020
A message from the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI): SAACI is working with industry partners to unify our voice and communicate loudly about the socio-economic value of the exhibition and events sector. The formation...
Lia Marus | May 7, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), South African Communications Industry Association (SACIA),...