Still time to book EXSA conference
The 2012 EXSA Conference takes place from 6-7 February 2012 at the Fairways Hotel, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg. Amongst its speakers are Hans Bruder, MD of Octanorm, Germany who will discuss the latest trends and stand designs in Europe and Kris Willand, MD of ESG, Melbourne, Australia on... read more 25 Jan 2012
Media accreditation open for Design Indaba
Media interested in applying for accreditation for the 2012 Design Indaba Conference (29 February - 2 March) are advised to familiarise themselves with the guidelines on the website, before applying. The organisers state that, due to the high demand for tickets to the conference, there are only 20... read more 23 Nov 2011
Loeries Exhibition ends off in Namibia
Windhoek is the last port of call for the yearlong Loeries Travelling Exhibition, sponsored by Adobe, when DV8 Saatchi & Saatchi host it at the 99FM Playhouse Theatre, 9-11 November 2011. The official opening and the interactive workshop will take place in the 99FM Playhouse Theatre on 9 November,... read more 24 Oct 2011
[Biz Takeouts] A note on this month's shows
In case you're wondering what's been happening with the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show this month of October 2011, since Chai FM is a Jewish community radio station and this is the month of various Jewish high holy days (Rosh Hashanah/New Year, Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement and... read more 5 Oct 2011
Cape Town, Western Cape Convention Bureau pass BestCities external audit
Following the external audit of service standards, a requirement for certification as a member of the BestCities Global Alliance, the Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau has once again received the international hallmark of excellence, following the annual BestCities external audit. The... read more 21 Sep 2011
Greenside Design Center to host Loeries Traveling Expo
The Adobe-sponsored Loeries Travelling Exhibition will be at Greenside Design Center, Johannesburg, 12-16 September 2011. Says Grant O'Connor, regional manager at Adobe Systems Sub-Saharan Africa, "The Loeries Travelling Exhibition affords the opportunity to interact with the creative community and... read more 1 Sep 2011
Loeries Travelling Exhibition off to North West
The Loeries Travelling Exhibition sponsored by Adobe will visit North-West University, 25 August -2 September 2011, for its fifth consecutive year and will be hosted by the Potchefstroom Campus' Graphic Design Subject group. The exclusive exhibition will display work across all areas of brand... read more 15 Aug 2011
Loeries Travelling Exhibition comes home to CT
The Loeries Travelling Exhibition, sponsored by Adobe, arrives back in Cape Town and goes on show at the Concept Interactive School of Communication Design, 19-22 July 2011. "It has been a great experience being part of the Loeries and hosting its exhibition and the Adobe workshop," says Concept... read more 12 Jul 2011
Photo exhibition to raise funds for charity
A one-day exhibition and auction, 100 000 Photos For Hope, will be held at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on 16 July 2011 from 9am to raise funds for South African Bone Marrow Registry. The Sunflower Fund developed the campaign/event, which has seen photographers and photo enthusiasts from across the... read more 5 Jul 2011
Gold for The Mercury expo stand at Royal Show
click to enlargeThe Mercury corporate stand in the Mercury Festival of Fine Living Hall at the 160th Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg won Gold for best stand at South Africa's oldest and largest mixed agricultural exhibition. Pictured celebrating their win are, from back left, Vanessa Brisset of... read more 2 Jun 2011
Loeries exhibition at Markex
Markex, which opens at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg on Tuesday, 7 June 2011, will feature the Loeries Travelling Exhibition for the second time. On display until 9 June, it will feature the most recent award-winning work from the Awards, including TV and radio commercials, digital media,... read more 31 May 2011
Chelsea Flower Show: SAGCE continues SA's entry sponsorship
After its successful rescue of South Africa's entry to the 2011 Chelsea Flower Show, the current sponsor, the South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) has announced it will sponsor the team again next year. Its R300 000 sponsorship was well-rewarded when the team brought home a Gold from the show.... read more 27 May 2011
Look & Feel Good brightens up early summer
The Look & Feel Good Expo will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC),16-18 September 2011, and at the Coca-Cola dome, Johannesburg, 7-9 October 2011. This year, the expo will offer over 200 exhibits, sessions, presentations and live displays for both men and women. New... read more 21 Apr 2011
Loeries at CityVarsity Newtown
CityVarsity in Newtown is the next stop for the Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition, sponsored by Adobe. It will be there from 18-21 April 2011, 8am-4pm. Adobe will offer a free "deep dive" workshop on Monday 18 April at the official opening from 4.30pm. After that, the exhibition travels to... read more 8 Apr 2011
Grab Conduit Studio's work at exhibition
Yourstruly Café, Long Street, Cape Town will host the opening and exhibition of 'After Hours', a mixed media show from Conduit Studio's team of directors, designers and photographers. Being a design driven production company, it has a constant stream of creative output and so a key objective of... read more 9 Dec 2010
Coca-Cola Dome opens baby-feeding area
click to enlargeIn response to nursing mother's needs, the Coca-Cola Dome has opened a private baby-feeding area. It partnered with Philips Avent, leading manufacturers of baby products, to ensure the environment provided would be safe, sterile and perfectly suited for feeding babies. For... read more 2 Dec 2010
Diarise 2011 Wedding Expo
The Wedding Expo will take place 9-10 April 2011 at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. Celebrating its 10th year, the event will cover not only every aspect of the big day but everything a bride and her groom will need in the run up to their wedding, from skin care, legal services and finance to... read more 23 Nov 2010
Coca-Cola dome voted best venue
In the Best of Joburg Leisure Options Readers' Choice Awards, the Coca-Cola Dome received the Best Concert Venue Award, for the 12th year in a row from approximately 179 000 reader's votes. 30 Seconds to Mars are just one of the performances that concert enthusiasts can look forward to in the near... read more 5 Nov 2010
Photo & Film Expo opens today
The 2010 Photo & Film Expo opens today, Thursday, 14 October 2010, at the Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate, Johannesburg, for media and runs until Sunday 17 October. In its second year, it has more exhibition stalls, double the number of workshops and a full representation of the industry. Accredited media... read more 14 Oct 2010
31st Annual Loeries Travelling Expo off to Stellies
The Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition, sponsored by Adobe, will be making a stop at the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, 11 - 23 October 2010. A showcase of the winning works of The 31st Annual Loerie Awards, the gallery-style exhibition has made its way around South Africa, to... read more 4 Oct 2010
Expo for baby boomers
Thebe Exhibitions and Projects Group (TEPG) has announced its inaugural 2011 Retirement Expo taking place at the Coca-Cola dome in Johannesburg, 21-23 October 2011. "Internationally, baby boomers are breaking free from the stereotype of boring consumers. They crave for brands that will excite and... read more 17 Sep 2010
New office show at Sandton
The Office on Show, a new exhibition that will cover all aspects of the office - for the corporate, SME, entrepreneur or home-based professional - will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 27-29 October 2010. It offers a comprehensive range of products and delegates can meet in... read more 1 Sep 2010
BSchool Expo offers a range of programmes
All 18 MBA-accredited business schools in the SA Business School Association (SABSA) will offer visitors attending the BSchool Expo a range of MBA, executive education, short course and postgraduate degree programmes available during its show at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on... read more 30 Aug 2010
Bespoke exhibition stands from 3D
click to enlargeColigny Nel will design and build bespoke exhibition stands using his extensive shop fitting expertise as head of the new service in Marlboro, Sandton, Johannesburg, within the 3D design side of the business. According to 3D sales director, Conrad Kullmann, the new service... read more 24 Aug 2010
Pop in to Markex opening day
Markex World of Events starts today, Tuesday, 24 August 2010 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, showcasing all aspects of marketing, branding, promotions and events. It is open from 10am to 6pm until Thursday 26 August. This year it has an exclusive 'trade only' section, giving buyers and... read more 24 Aug 2010
Healthy expo gets new sponsor
The 2010 Look & Feel Good Expo, described as South Africa's premier health, beauty, fitness, wellbeing, greening and happiness show, takes place 10-12 September 2010 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and 8-10 October 2010 at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. The organisers... read more 2 Jul 2010
CIB stand rocks on at insurance conference
click to enlargeAt the recent 2010 IISA/Fia/SAIA Conference, CIB Insurance Solutions won the Best New Exhibitor award for its stand through its Beatles Rockband Star theme competition. The stand used Rockband, a Sony PS3 game in which players use a guitar to simulate the chords played in each song.... read more 25 Jun 2010
Buildaid live from Grand Design show
click to enlargeThe Buildaid slot on 93.8FM, introduced in 2009, will feature a live outside broadcast from the Grand Designs Live Home and Garden Show at the Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg on 22 and 23 May 2010. It will feature interviews with exhibitors participating in the show, including... read more 18 May 2010
Decorex SA launches new division
Decorex SA has launched a brand new online and print division headed up by Nadine Levin, who was the founding director of the South African branch of the UK-based DLT Media. 8 Apr 2010
369 designs opens in Johannesburg
Cape Town-based 369 designs, founded by Dominique du Toit, has opened a branch in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. “The business has expanded at an incredible pace and we would like to offer more [Joburg] and KZN [KwaZulu-Natal] based companies our turnkey services," says du Toit. "We have had... read more 11 Mar 2010