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Scan Display turns 30!
Scan Display turns 30! Last month, South African exhibition and events specialist, Scan Display, celebrated its 30th anniversary with events at its Johannesburg and Cape Town branches. Team members gathered to commemorate the milestone, reflect on the company's...
FOE confirms 2027 dates and welcomes Lyndon Barends to its leadership team
Africa’s event execution community has a new date in the diary: 17–18 March 2027 at The Canvas Riversands The Festival of Eventing is officially gearing up for its next chapter. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the Festival of Eventing will return on...
Impressive Line-up of Events Coming to the Durban ICC
Durban, South Africa – The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) is preparing to welcome thousands of delegates, visitors and eventgoers over the coming months with an exciting and diverse programme of conferences, congresses, exhibitions, concerts, and...
World Trade Center Durban Wins Bid to Host the 2028 WTCA Global Business Forum
Durban, South Africa – World Trade Centre Durban has won the bid to host the 2028 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Global Business Forum, marking a landmark achievement for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s international trade and investment ambitions....
Festival of Eventing moves to March 2027 to better serve the industry
The Festival of Eventing is coming back. Bigger, stronger and at the right time. The Festival of Eventing (FOE) has announced that its second edition will now take place in March 2027, with the exact dates and venue to be announced shortly. The decision follows...
Choosing a stand builder? Here’s why accreditation matters
Your exhibition stand is far more than a temporary structure. It is your brand environment, your first impression and, in many ways, your silent salesperson on the show floor. That is why choosing the right stand builder is one of the most important decisions an...
Better Stands celebrates first year with over 70 members actively implementing programme
Hosted by Net Zero Carbon Events and supported by IFES Belgium, 6 June 2026 One year after its global launch at UFI European Events Week in Thessaloniki, Better Stands by NZCE has moved from a strong industry initiative into an approach that is now being used...
IFES Announces Munich as New Host City for World Summit 2026
Brussels, Belgium – March 2026 The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) today announces that IFES World Summit 2026 will move from Dubai to take place in Munich, Germany, from 16–19 June 2026, following careful consideration of the current...
EXSA Signs Strategic Partnership with AKEI to Advance Global Exhibition Industry
Johannesburg, South Africa – 28 November 2025 — The Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Korean Exhibition Industry (AKEI), marking a significant milestone in fostering...