Dear Members, On the 19th February 2018 the 3D Group of Companies was placed in voluntary liquidation. We would like to caution all members at this point in their dealings with 3D and the related entities of the following in respect of voidable dispositions, the appointment of the liquidators, and...
With 4.4 million exhibitors, 260 million visitors and 98 billion € (109 billion US $) being spent With 4.4 million exhibitors, 260 million visitors and 98 billion € (109 billion US $) being spent by the them combined annually, the exhibition industry is thriving globally. Approximately...
Partnership opens new channels to Europe for African exhibition organisers Johannesburg, March 2018 – The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has signed a strategic agreement with its Italian counterpart, the Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association (AEFI), to support bilateral growth and collaboration. The partnership agreement,...
It was a memorable event where industry partners, exhibitors, suppliers, media, employees both past and present, shareholders and owners joined together at the Expo Centre Clubhouse in Johannesburg to celebrate the 50th birthday of exhibition organiser, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. It was an evening of...
On the evening of 1 February 2018, AAXO hosted Southern Africa’s most reputable exhibitors and organisers at the annual and exclusive ROAR Awards. The evening was a black-and-gold affair with glitz-and-glam everywhere and its sole purpose was to celebrate the work of outstanding professionals in...
AAXO ROAR AWARDS 2017 WINNERS LIST Distinctions in Exhibiting went to: Lafarge Holcim built by BluCube at Decorex Endress+Hauser at Africa Automation Fair Franke South Africa - Decorex Kitchen Trends Project 2017 built by Various stand builders at Decorex Beckhoff Automation built by Red Bellwether at...
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) welcomes the New Year with excitement. In less than two days the doors will open for the 2018 edition of the Exhibition of Exhibitions. This event will once again showcase some of the best exhibitions in South Africa...
22 January, 2018 Press Release – Dissolution of 3D Group The Associations, AAXO and EXSA, of the exhibition industry in Southern Africa are very concerned and distressed to have heard the news that 3D Group have apparently dissolved and terminated all business activity as of 31 November...
If you answered yes to any of these questions you have to be at the Exhibition of Exhibitions 2018! The Exhibition of Exhibitions, a groundbreaking occasion, was designed to equip exhibitors with information and innovative tools to boost the entire exhibition industry. New trends New technology New...
Over the last couple of years, AAXO positioned itself as the leading authority in the exhibitions industry in South Africa and Africa with a mandate to drive industry growth across the continent. This is exactly why the Management of the Ticketpro Dome are so proud...
Montecasino is proud to announce discounted rates for all Exhibition of Exhibition visitors as well as attendees of the EIA Awards. Make sure you book your room now to avoid disappointment! Bookings close on 7 January 2018 AAAXO is proudly sponsored by: ...
AAXO is committed to growing the South African and African exhibition industry. The UFI global congress was recently held in South Africa for the first time ever and AAXO hosted the Africa Focus Session during this industry leading event. With more than 400 delegates from...
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 1 November 2017 – The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and the Association of African Exhibition Organizers (AAXO) are pleased to announce a new partnership to actively promote the business events and exhibition industry within Africa. This ground-breaking agreement...
Following months of rigorous consultations and negotiations AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) and EXSA (Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa) have signed an agreement to work together under the EIA (Exhibition Industry Alliance) umbrella. EXSA will focus on being a Supplier and Venue...
One of the core elements of AAXO’s mandate is to formalise and standardise the industry, by offering extensive and comprehensive training to both members and non-members. We believe that this is perhaps one of the most promising ways in which we can help the industry...
AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) and EXSA (Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa) just released that they will be working together once again under the Exhibition Industry Alliance (EIA) banner. These two industry giants will be co-hosting the AAXO ROAR Awards and EXSA-llence...
Now in its second year, the AAXO ROAR AWARDS is ready to welcome organiser and exhibitor entries. We believe that you should be rewarded for the hard work and effort that goes into planning each of your exhibitions. Please have a read through the entry guidelines,...
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) released the schedule for the African exhibition event of the year, held from 29 January to 2 February 2018. With the Exhibition of Exhibitions (EoE), AAXO ROAR Awards, International Safety Training and organiser, supplier and exhibitor training hosted...
AAXO would like to congratulate all the winners at the annual Top 40 Women in MICE awards which took place yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Winners in the organiser category Name Surname Company Postion Abie Pantshwa Fresh Corporation CEO Alex Buckley Into Africa MICE Manager Amanda Cunningham The Wedding Expo Managing Director Candice Christians Invesco Owner Carolyn Melnick Scatterlings Conference & Events Project manager Chantal Koen Tourvest IME Programme manager Chardonnay Marchesi Africa Travel Week General manager Cheryl Norwood-Young Where Next...
Spintelligent, the multi-AAXO-award-winning Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser, had a strong first half of 2017 with all of four of its flagship events: African Utility Week, Agritech Expo Zambia, DRC Mining Week and Eduweek, pulling off record results and an exciting new Property...
While Global Exhibitions Day 2017 (GED17) is a world-wide day-long celebration, Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) pulled out all the stops – celebrating GED17 over a full two days, with an action-packed line up of events. In line with AAXO’s GED17 theme of “Serving...
Carol Weaving, MD of Reed Exhibitions Africa, was re-elected as Chairperson of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), the authority on credibility and professionalism in the exhibition industry in South Africa. The announcement was made during AAXO’s Annual General Meeting at Sandton Convention Centre...
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) are showing often overlooked exhibition venues and suppliers that they are essential to the industry by releasing their new Associate Membership tier. Announced at an industry launch on 8 June 2017 as part of their “Serving the Industry”...
*140 exhibitors expected *Registrations of local and international key players *Seven country pavilions planned With four months to go before the beginning of the trade fair it is clear that IFAT Africa is proving to be relevant to many exhibitors. Close to 100 companies have...
While Global Exhibitions Day 2017 (GED17) is a world-wide day-long celebration, Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) pulled out all the stops – celebrating GED17 over a full two days, with an action-packed line up of events. In line with AAXO’s GED17 theme of “Serving...
WTM Africa 2017 saw an increase of 17% in travel professional at this year’s exhibition, while other indicators are reason to celebrate the success of this world-class travel exhibition says Chardonnay Marchesi, General Manager of Africa Travel Week. “We are thrilled to announce that WTM Africa...
More than 80 exhibitors will be displaying their promotional items at Markex 2017, which this year celebrates a significant milestone: 30 years of showcasing dedicated marketing strategy and creativity in South Africa. For the first time this year, Markex will also be co-located with Madex...
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) announces an exciting schedule for what is set to include an action-packed celebration of Global Exhibitions Day at Madex from 7 to 8 June 2017. Among other activities, AAXO will be facilitating its popular Organiser and Exhibitor Training featuring...
In keeping with their continued endeavours to professionalise and grow the exhibition industry in Africa and South Africa, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) have welcomed Pat Lofstedt to the position of General Manager of AAXO as from the 3rd of April 2017. “From the...