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Designing Meetings for Impact, Not Attendance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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