Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
21%
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About This Podcast

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!

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Recent Episodes

Designing Meetings for Impact, Not Attendance

Apr 03, 2026 1h 1m

Are 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 leader from Belgium…

From Buzzwords to Real Action: What Sustainability Actually Looks Like in Events

Mar 20, 2026 43m

Sustainability 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, Marketing and…

Hosting the G20: Leadership, Readiness & Global Credibility

Mar 16, 2026 50m

In 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 leadership under…

Managing Change, Leadership & Service Excellence

Feb 13, 2026 37m

The exhibitions and events industry is under constant pressure, facing economic challenges, evolving client expectations, workforce shifts, and the rapid introduction of new technologies like AI. In…

Beyond the Price Tag: How Event and Marketing Procurement Can Drive Real Value

Jan 26, 2026 37m

In 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 beyond cost-cutting to…

From Passive Attendees to Active Participants: How Technology Is Redefining Event Engagement

Dec 04, 2025 46m

In 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 explore how technology,…

How AI and Human Insight Are Transforming Event Matchmaking

Nov 28, 2025 43m

How 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 Lodrich, co-founders of…

What makes event entertainment truly unforgettable?

Nov 21, 2025 46m

From 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 emotion. In this…

The Evolving Role of Speaker Agencies in Shaping the Narratives of Modern Events

Nov 14, 2025 38m

In 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 Africa’s event…

The Business of Events: Partnerships, Sponsorships, Brand Alignment & Media

Nov 06, 2025 50m

What does it take to build sports and entertainment platforms in Africa that truly last? In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Lyndon Barends, CEO of Arena Holdings,…

When women support women, industries transform.

Oct 31, 2025 41m

Tamsin Gallick, co-founder of Events by Her and Director of One Forty Four Collective, joins host Projeni Pather to unpack her journey of building inclusive spaces for women in the events industry,…

Marketing Trends 2025: Lessons from the Nedbank IMC

Sep 17, 2025 46m

In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Dale Hefer, CEO of the Nedbank IMC Conference, to unpack the secrets behind South Africa’s most influential marketing event.…

How Data and Research Can Transform the Events Industry | Londi Khumalo

Aug 20, 2025 58m

In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Londi Khumalo, Chief Business Development Officer at Niche Partners, to unpack why the MICE industry in Africa still leans…

The Truth About Diversity and Inclusion in Events - Pamela Xaba

Aug 06, 2025 41m

Most people think diversity is about ticking boxes. But what if everything you believe about inclusion is incomplete - or worse, performative? In this episode, Projeni Pather sits down with Pamela…

Festival of Eventing Is Here! And It’s Unlike Anything the Events Industry Has Seen Before

Jul 29, 2025 36m

In this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather sits down with Keshni Reddy, Co-Founder of the Festival of Eventing, and Amanda Bokleni, the Festival’s Content Curator, to unpack one of…

Women in MICE: Breaking Barriers and Building Legacies

Mar 10, 2025 47m

Women are shaping the future of MICE and tourism, yet leadership challenges persist. In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather speaks with Professor Nellie Swart about breaking…

How Business Events Are Shaping Africa's Future - Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo

Mar 03, 2025 1h 1m

Africa is making waves in the global business events industry, shaping trade, investment, and economic growth. In this episode, Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, ex-Chief Convention Bureau Officer of the South…

Bridging Economic Development and Tourism Investment - with Miller Matola

Feb 25, 2025 56m

In this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather sits down with Miller Matola, founder and CEO of Millvest, to explore the transformative impact of the Tourism Investment Forum Africa…

Secrets To Organising Southern Africa's Largest Trade Show - with Charlene Hefer

Feb 18, 2025 48m

Join us on the Africa Event Connect Podcast as we explore the art of organising and growing Electra Mining, Southern Africa’s largest trade show. Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director at Specialised…

Redefining Green Standards in Exhibitions - with Patrick Cronning

Feb 11, 2025 31m

In this episode of the Africa Event Connect Podcast, host Projeni Pather sits down with Patrick Cronning, Commercial Director at ExpoGuys, to explore their pioneering Sustainable Stand Grading…

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Africa Event Connect has published 28 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business, Management.

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