The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and the Exhibition and Events Association for Southern Africa (EXSA) are proud to announce a joint awards venture – two industry awards ceremonies under one banner. An industry first, the ROAR Organiser and Exhibitor Awards together with the...
*25% off – January Special Tickets are now on sale for the hugely successful South Africa Bike Festival, which debuted as the FIRST event in 2016 at the ALL NEW Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Back by popular demand from industry members and visitors alike the festival...
Press Release November 2016 AAXO announces ROAR award judges and entry requirements After announcing the exciting news of the first ever AAXO Organiser and Exhibitor Awards set to take place on 26 January 2017, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is proud to announce further details regarding...
South Africa Bike Festival returns to fuel industry growth and dominate the SA motorcycle market in 2017 Kalayami Grand Prix Circuit. This year saw international media and exhibition company, Clarion Events UK, launch the inaugural and premier South Africa Bike Festival, powered by Discovery Channel, at Kyalami...
Joint Press Release November 2016 Exhibition and event industry unite for Annual Awards The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and the Exhibition and Events Association for Southern Africa (EXSA) are proud to announce a joint awards venture and open first call to nomination of judges for the...
The first ever Global Exhibitions Day takes place today on 8 June 2016. Driven by Paris based UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, Dallas based IAEE – The International Association of Exhibitions and Events and numerous association partners from all around the world,...
Ian Sequeira, EVP, Exhibit Surveys Inc. shared a Free Tradeshow & Event ROI Tool Kit with the AAXO delegates at the AAXO Organiser Sales Training Day on 18 May. Visit their website to register. ...
Click here to listen to the full recording of the webinar. Click here to download the slide deck of the webinar. Nancy Drapeau, PRC Research Director Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) A 23-year market research veteran with over 17 years in the B2B trade exhibitions sector. As CEIR’s Research...
“Very well attended event, well organised and we generated some great leads.” With a record-breaking attendance of 17 605 visitors, the third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia has firmly established itself as the leading outdoor agri event in the region. This year’s attendance is a 50% increase...
African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub offers a unique opportunity. Aquaponic farming, a geyser switch and other water and energy savings gadgets and software are amongst the winning innovations and inventions that will be showcased at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week...
One of the most exciting evolutions in the design industry of late has been a fresh definition of the term “African Style”. Gone are the conventional rustic or overtly colonial-style offerings we’ve come to expect of décor that emanates from the Mother Continent. Instead, materials...
DRC Minister of Mines Martin Kabwelulu Labilo at opening session in Lubumbashi in June “There is no doubt that 2016 is a challenging year for the mining sector and therefore, also for the DRC” says Elodie Delagneau, event director for the upcoming DRC Mining Week...
The City of Cape Town is the place to be next month as WTM Africa begins on 6 April 2016 With just under three weeks to go, momentum around WTM Africa 2016 is swiftly building. As Africa’s leading B2B exhibition for inbound and outbound Africa travel...
Strong focus on water at African Utility Week in May “The next big conflicts in Africa will be on water usage” was the chilling prediction made earlier this year by the recently departed Dr Lawrence Musaba of the Southern African Power Pool and last year’s recipient...
African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub offers unique opportunity “Our goal is to take our clean cooking fuel to every energy poor household in Uganda by 2020 and to every country in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030” says Sanga Moses, CEO of the ground breaking company ECO-FUEL AFRICA...
A stamp of approval from AAXO means quality and credibility – AAXO is bringing SA in line with international standards If it’s AAXO-approved, it’s credible and quality-assured. The Association of African Exhibition Organisers has worked relentlessly since their inception in 2015 to ensure that exceptionally high...
Providing everything the homeowner needs to renovate, restore, build or decorate, Decorex Durban, which takes place from the 18th to 21st March at the Durban Exhibition Centre, is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in creating a beautiful home. Themed ‘Take it Home,...
In line with its firmly entrenched reputation as KwaZulu-Natal’s premier décor, design and lifestyle show, Decorex Durban promises a thrilling line-up of design brilliance, including both established names and exciting emerging talents to watch. Amongst those exhibitors who’ve firmly earned their designer stripes is Westville-based Creative...
The bachelor pad, the man cave, the lad’s lair… call it what you will, but the demarcation, in recent years, of an exclusively all-male space in the home has given new definition to the term ‘masculine décor’. In the past, the trend has been admirably...
One of the most exciting evolutions in the design industry of late has been a fresh definition of the term “African Style”. Gone are the conventional rustic or overtly colonial-style offerings we’ve come to expect of décor that emanates from the Mother Continent. Instead, materials...
Growing German interest in Zambian agri sector German pavilion at Agritech Expo almost doubles this year “Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part...
GEA, Clearpack and Kautex head up leading exhibitors at MAN Expo in Lagos in March Now is the time for the manufacturing industries to rise up GEA West Africa, Clearpack Singapore, Kautex Maschinenbau GmbH, Festo Automation, Miele Packaging, Gil Automation, the Bühler...
On Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers was officially launched to an enthusiastic crowd of over 230 people at the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre in Johannesburg. The launch gave attendees from various sectors of the exhibition industry...
“Koeberg is a cash cow for Eskom” President Jacob Zuma’s remarks during last week’s SONA on the country’s nuclear future might seem contradictory, but this is not the case, says Dr. Anthonie Cilliers of North West University’s School of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. President Zuma said...
All eyes are on reducing costs and increasing machine run time Global energy giant Shell will return as a platinum sponsor to African Utility Week at Cape Town’s CTICC from 17-19 May. As the country goes through tough economic times and companies are facing growing price tags...
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In 2016, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) will be focusing strongly on training and knowledge sharing, with the aim of growing and strengthening the industry. This is evident through the number of exciting training events being hosted by AAXO, which are not to...
“My vision is to see a Nigerian manufacturing sector that is developing and achieving a GDP growth of 5% per annum for the next four years” – this is according to Reginald I. Odiah, Chairman Economic Policy Committee (EPC) of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The...
For 12 years MamaMagic, The Baby Expo has undoubtedly been the premier parenting exhibition, and the largest of it’s kind, in Africa carrying, an enormous amount of credibility with parents and exhibitors alike. MamaMagic exhibits some of the most trusted and long established brands in...
Joining forces for industry growth: Announcing the joint AAXO/SAACI conference and AAXO’s participation in the UFI Global Exhibitions Day initiative. Bringing industry members and key thought leaders together for an intensive programme of learning and knowledge-sharing, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO)’s 2016 Conference has...