Africa Event Connect
de Exposure Marketing
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Your Bureau, Your Advantage - A Practical Guide to Working with GCEB
Your Bureau, Your Advantage - A Practical Guide to Working with GCEB
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Welcome to Africa Event Connect!
Your go-to podcast for all things MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) in Africa! We’re here to bring you the latest buzz, exclusive insights, and expert advice from the events world, all with a friendly, insider’s twist. Produced by Exposure Marketing and powered by our incredible media partner, Business Events Africa, we’re diving deep into the industry that makes networking magic happen!
Why Tune In?
• Exclusive Industry Insights: Stay ahead of the latest trends and strategies driving the MICE industry.
• Expert Opinions: Gain perspectives from leading professionals and thought leaders who are redefining the events landscape.
• Best Practices: Learn actionable tips and techniques to enhance your events, conferences, and exhibitions.
Africa Event Connect is more than just a podcast—it’s a community for MICE professionals across Africa. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, we’re here to share trends, swap stories, and explore what’s next in events. Join us as we bring fresh episodes filled with practical tips, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes scoops from industry leaders. If you love events as much as we do, you’re in the right place!
Episódios
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- Your Bureau, Your Advantage - A Practical Guide to Working with GCEB · 51 minMost event organisers know a convention bureau exists. Very few know how to use one properly. In this episode, Projeni Pather sits down with Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director of…
- Think Like a Futurist: Preparing Africa's Event Industry for What's Next · 37 minWhat does it actually mean to think like a futurist? Charlotte Kemp - futurist keynote speaker, executive coach, and Past President of the Global Speakers Federation joins Africa…
- Beyond the Title: What Actually Changes an Industry · 43 minThe first time Professor Nellie Swart was on Africa Event Connect, she spoke about women in MICE, mentorship, and career mobility. This time she brings the research instead. With…
- The ROI of Wonder: How Smart Event Organisers Use Entertainment Strategically · 48 minInternational mentalist Larry Soffer joins Africa Event Connect to argue that entertainment isn't a cost line, it's a strategic lever, with measurable impact on audience energy…
- Here & Now: SAACI's National Annual Conference · 45 minSAACI CEO Glenton De Kock joins host Projeni Pather for a direct debrief on the National Annual Conference's "Here & Now" theme - Prof Mohale's blunt opening read, why KZN was…
- The Commercial Case for AI: What Africa's Events Industry Is Leaving on the Table · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, we sit down with Neil Nagooroo - a strategist and digital transformation leader with over two decades in South Africa's exhibitions, events, and MICE sectors…
- Beyond the Ballroom: Hotel Events, Group Excellence & Women Leading in Hospitality · 43 minZandi Sibisi aka Zandi Soul, Founder & Director of ZA Conferences, joins Africa Event Connect to unpack the realities of hotel and group event management - from operational…
- Why Most African Events Fail Before They Begin · 54 minWhat if your event was already failing before the venue was booked? In this episode, Projeni Pather speaks with Mulemwa Moongwa, Meeting Architect and former Central Bank of…
- The Psychology of Event Design & The Future of Experiences in Africa · 53 minWhat separates an event people attend from one they never forget? In this episode, Projeni Pather speaks with Tamlynne Wilton-Gurney, CEO of IDNA Africa about the psychology of…
- AI, Technology & The Future of Exhibitions · 46 minExhibitions are evolving as AI and technology reshape how value is created and experienced. In this conversation, Projeni Pather and Errol Bryce explore innovation, leadership…
- The Economic Impact of Business Events in Johannesburg · 50 minJohannesburg is more than an economic hub, it is a driver of connection, opportunity, and growth across the continent. In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Rendani Khorombi…
- Designing Meetings for Impact, Not Attendance · 1 h 1 minAre we designing meetings for impact — or simply organising gatherings? In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Maarten Vanneste, meeting industry…
- From Buzzwords to Real Action: What Sustainability Actually Looks Like in Events · 43 minSustainability is everywhere in event marketing - but rarely embedded into real delivery. In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Herkie du Preez, Founder and CEO of STRONG PR…
- Hosting the G20: Leadership, Readiness & Global Credibility · 51 minIn this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather speaks with Adele Hartdegen, CEO of the Johannesburg Expo Centre, about hosting the G20 Summit. The conversation explores…
- Managing Change, Leadership & Service Excellence · 37 minThe exhibitions and events industry is under constant pressure, facing economic challenges, evolving client expectations, workforce shifts, and the rapid introduction of new…
- Beyond the Price Tag: How Event and Marketing Procurement Can Drive Real Value · 38 minIn this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather sits down with Brett Cohen, Managing Director of Promo One, to explore how event and marketing procurement can move…
- From Passive Attendees to Active Participants: How Technology Is Redefining Event Engagement · 46 minIn this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather talks with David Wilson, a tech strategist and presentologist, about the future of event engagement. Together, they…
- How AI and Human Insight Are Transforming Event Matchmaking · 43 minHow do you turn chance encounters into meaningful business opportunities? In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Bianca Hindmarch and Tracey…
- What makes event entertainment truly unforgettable? · 46 minFrom London’s theatre stages to South Africa’s grandest events, Brooke Greenhill, Managing Director of Elegant Experience, has mastered the craft of turning entertainment into…
- The Evolving Role of Speaker Agencies in Shaping the Narratives of Modern Events · 39 minIn this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather chats with Melisa Tsotetsi, Customer Manager at Unique Speakers Bureau, on the evolving role of speaker agencies in…
