This is the moment that all the top industry players work towards - the Exhibitions and Event Association of Southern Africa hosted the 2011 EXSA Awards Gala Dinner on 3 November at the Sandton Convention Centre to honour those who have contributed to the industry over the last twelve months. 10 Nov 2011 Read more >>

EXSA (The Exhibition & Event Association of Southern Africa) is partnering with the inaugural Expo Summit Africa conference which takes place from 27-28 January 2011 at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). 17 Jan 2011 Read more >>

Over the last quarter of this year the Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has seen a significant increase in its membership. This is especially encouraging as the country, and indeed the world, is slowly moving out of the financial crisis. 9 Dec 2010 Read more >>

EXSA (the Exhibition and Events Association) has been successful in their recent application to SARS for zero-rating for international exhibitors. The full text of the ruling can be seen on the EXSA website. 6 Dec 2010 Read more >>

In December 2009, President Zuma announced the establishment of the BEE Council. The aim of the Council is to advise government on BEE and review progress in achieving true empowerment. At the industry specific, micro-level the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) under the guidance of Nigel Walker, the Association's Treasurer, decided to undertake an exhibition industry review in order to establish the current status quo. 3 Dec 2010 Read more >>

Expo Summit Africa 2011 - this new and exciting conference aims to provide the platform for the African exhibition industry to come together and meet their global counterparts to expand with bigger and world-class exhibitions. With the presence of the right mix of International and African speakers, the event will be a platform for knowledge sharing and networking. The conference will also bring together international organisers, who are interested in launching their shows in Africa and looking for local partners and domestic African show organisers. 2 Dec 2010 Read more >>

EXSA celebrated their 30th birthday last week at a glittering ceremony held at Emperors Palace. Surrounded by the Kings of Industry, who had started EXSA 30 years ago, EXSA was privileged to acknowledge these stalwarts by inducting them into the inaugural Exsa Hall of Fame. This will now become an annual event, where the Hall of Fame will acknowledge those who are or have been a part of the exhibition industry and have shaped it in the past to be even better in the future. 23 Nov 2010 Read more >>

The annual EXSA Awards Gala event was held on Thursday 19 November at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. This year saw the unveiling of a new series of awards, the first targeting the event industry since the Association extended membership to event management companies last year. 30 Nov 2009 Read more >>

The Exhibition and Event Association announced that it will make awards for excellence in the event industry at its gala awards dinner on 19 November at Gallagher Convention Centre. The awards will be made at the same time as the annual exhibition awards and will be branded “Memorable events”. 19 Aug 2009 Read more >>

The Exhibitions and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Karen Calitz as the Association's new General Manager. 6 Mar 2009 Read more >>

The Exhibitions and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) hosted its annual awards dinner at the Expo Centre on Thursday 13 November 2008. The theme for the evening was “Pride, Passion and Pearls” and gave those in the industry an opportunity to display both their pride in their organisation and their passion and dedication to the industry. 18 Nov 2008 Read more >>

It is with regret that EXSA acknowledges the resignation of two long-standing members of the Association - Thebe Exhibitions and Projects and Outdoor Exhibition Organisers. 28 Oct 2008 Read more >>

The Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa will host their annual conference from 18-20 January 2009 at the NH Lord Charles Hotel in the Cape Winelands. Themed Widening Horizons, the conference will bring the exhibition industry together for two days of networking and informative presentations by a variety of local and international speakers. 11 Sep 2008 Read more >>

In a statement issued by the Exhibitions and Events Association, new member benefits are introduced according to market demand, and as dictated by experience from frequent interaction with members. Marketing initiatives cascade across the member value chain, including the supplier network and business associates of member companies. 5 Sep 2008 Read more >>

The Exhibitions and Events Association has polished its image through the support of the media. The regular distribution of news items has firmly positioned both the Association and its members amongst the mainstream of decision makers in the communications industry, as well as with relevant opinion leaders in both the public and private sectors. 12 Aug 2008 Read more >>

There are a multitude of considerations to be assessed by an exhibition or event organiser. Says the Exhibition and Events Association of South Africa's Chief Executive Officer Sharon Peetz: "Choosing a venue, finding an infrastructure supplier, selling space to individual exhibitors, the list is extensive, and for a first-time organiser can be incredibly daunting!" 11 Aug 2008 Read more >>

In recent years an increase in the number of trade shows has contributed considerably towards growing economic activity and has become a platform for connecting buyers in the retail sector with new products and sources of supply. 14 May 2008 Read more >>

Many professionals view membership fees for a professional or industry association as a place they can cut back on operating costs. These fees are seen as a waste or a luxury, and not as the necessity they are in reality. 1 Apr 2008 Read more >>

The Exhibitions and Events Association has firmly positioned itself to advance the interests of its members across all sectors of the market – from baby care to mining. 5 Mar 2008 Read more >>

The EXSA Gala Dinner and Awards function certainly lived up to its theme, The Night Before Christmas! The evening was filled with wonderful surprises, gourmet good, scintillating entertainment and more importantly the announcement of the 2007 Award Winners! 14 Nov 2007 Read more >>

On the international front many federations and associations have seen the benefits and reasoning of including events into their overall Exhibition Association. 8 Aug 2007 Read more >>

The newly elected Board of EXSA attended a Bosberaad on 20th April 2007 with a mission to discuss key objectives which would redefine and reposition EXSA in the industry. 4 May 2007 Read more >>

EXSA has appointed Sharon Peetz as the new General Manager with immediate effect. Sharon has worked in the business tourism industry since 1994 and brings a wealth of experience to her new role. 3 May 2007 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) recently commissioned Grant Thornton South Africa to conduct research on the growth and economic impact of the exhibition industry in South Africa. 26 Mar 2007 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) announced their new Executive Committee and Forums at the 27th EXSA Annual Meeting on 9 February 2007 at the Riverside Hotel. 16 Feb 2007 Read more >>

EXSA’s second annual conference was most definitely one notch up from last year’s success. Held at the Riverside Hotel in Vanderbijlpark, the conference boasted a selection of topics on research, marketing, organising and the supplying of exhibitions in Southern Africa. 13 Feb 2007 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa’s second annual conference takes place on 8 and 9 February 2007 at the Riverside Hotel on the Vaal River. ‘Gearing up for Growth’, the theme for this year’s event, is especially relevant in the build-up to the 2010 Soccer World Cup with the opportunities that this holds for the exhibition industry. 6 Feb 2007 Read more >>

In response to the recent article regarding an exhibition closing its doors several days earlier than expected, the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) again reiterates the importance of using EXSA members only.  18 Jan 2007 Read more >>

A year of stiff competition within the Exhibition Industry has drawn to a close with last night's announcement of the results of the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa's (EXSA) prestigious 2006 Exhibition and Stand Awards.  16 Nov 2006 Read more >>

Stiff competition within the exhibition industry will be coming to an end on 15 November 2006 with the announcement of the results of the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa's (EXSA) prestigious 2006 Exhibition and Stand Awards.  4 Oct 2006 Read more >>

Building on the success of the Exhibition Industry's first Conference, held in March 2006, 2007 will see the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa's (EXSA) 2nd Annual EXSA Conference on 8 February 2007, with the EXSA AGM on 9 February 2007.  3 Oct 2006 Read more >>

Brian Kennedy, Managing Director of Oasys Innovations (Pty) Ltd, has been co-opted onto the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) Executive Committee (EXCO) through the EXSA Suppliers Forum. A consummate marketer, Kennedy has been instated to aid the present EXCO in the implementation of EXSA's various initiatives.  2 Oct 2006 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has announced that Conrad Kullmann, Chairman of EXSA, is stepping down from EXSA's Executive Committee (EXCO).  7 Aug 2006 Read more >>

Raising the bar in the credibility of exhibitions, the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has gained the favourable support of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). This development within the exhibition industry ensures that only exhibitions organised by EXSA members will be eligible for support by the dti. 2 Aug 2006 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has pulled off yet another successful golf day with the EXSA 2006 Challenge, which took place on 13 July 2006. 18 Jul 2006 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) and the Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) have commissioned Grant Thornton to research the economic impact of the exhibition industry. 8 May 2006 Read more >>

EXSA's Conference, to take place on 9 March 2006 at Glenburn Lodge alongside the AGM on 10 March, will now include non-members in order to allow more industry players to benefit from such an ideally focused event. 7 Mar 2006 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is taking steps to ensure that similar expos are not held too close together. This arose after The Homemakers Expo and newcomer, the Home Show in 2006, were organised only a week apart - generally, there is an unspoken ethical agreement amongst exhibition organisers to avoid this. 13 Nov 2005 Read more >>

The City of Cape Town has clamped down on poster displays, using the city's by-laws to restrict the placing of posters to non-profit organisations, exhibitions and public concerts. Estate agents must be registered for directional boards to be displayed at weekends. 19 Oct 2005 Read more >>

A difficult decision has been reached regarding the exhibition industry and its representative, the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA): To curb EXSA's problem of freeloading, the association has chosen to implement a plan they are calling their Exclusion Policy. 27 Sep 2005 Read more >>

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is continuing to warn the industry about a scam being run by a company called Fairguide, which allegedly offers companies in the exhibition industry a free listing to an on-line global directory - which is not free at all. 12 Sep 2005 Read more >>