In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Africa as a sought after destination. Meetings Africa showcases Africa's diverse offering of services and products where African associations and African meetings industry professionals can partner to help transform our continent.
Meetings Africa 2016 will kick off with the annual BONDAY (Business Opportunity Networking Day) on Monday, 22 February 2016. BONDAY is designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for the South African business events industry. View the programme on the official Meetings Africa website for more information on the programme for this day.
Additional events also occur throughout the Meetings Africa show days. Please keep an eye on the programme on the www.meetingsafrica.co.za for more information.
ASSOCIATION DAY – in conjunction with ICCA African ChapterThis is a day exclusively for association executives from around Africa who are invited to participate in Meetings Africa 2016. Association Day is specifically designed for executives to gain some insight into the latest trends, network with industry colleagues and form new relationships. The programme is presented in conjunction with the ICCA African Chapter.
Educational Workshop for African Association Executives
Enquiries: Mdu Biyela – mdu@southafrica.net
IMEX-MPI-MCI FUTURE LEADERS FORUM AFRICAThe IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum is a programme jointly run by IMEX, Meetings Professionals International (MPI) and MCI. Final year students studying meetings and conventions, tourism or hospitality at university or colleges associated with the Tourism Educators of South Africa are invited to attend this programme which has been developed to harness the imagination of the most promising students and encourage them to join the meetings and incentive travel industry.
Educational Workshop for Tourism Students
Enquiries: Nico Vilakazi – nico@southafrica.net
AIPC AFRICA SUMMITAIPC represents a global network of more than 175 leading centres in 57 countries with the active involvement of more than 900 management-level professionals. This is the second AIPC Africa Summit taking place in collaboration with Meetings Africa. This one day event features a combination of formats to address key topics of interest, drawing on the knowledge and expertise that will be participating in Meetings Africa supplemented by specialist presenters. Staff of AIPC member centres in the African region and / or those participating in Meetings Africa and potential AIPC members are encouraged to attend.
Educational Workshop for Convention Centre and Meeting Venue Staff
Enquiries: secretariat@aipc.org / www.aipc.org
What do you think of this $type?Source: Sub-Saharan Africa: Meetings Africa 2016 Events Programme Highlights
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