Lekgotlas and matchmaking

The matchmaking tool profiles all participants according to their company profile and business category enabling both exhibitors and buyers to view all participants beforehand and request meetings to be set up for the period of the show.

Beyond the matchmaking sessions, Meetings Africa 2012 will provide participants with numerous other networking opportunities, including a pre-event Lifestyle Golf and Safari Weekend (24 to 26 February) at the renowned Legend Golf & Safari Resort in Limpopo, a Networking Function on 29 February and a Corporate Day which will feature a speed dating session between exhibitors and companies.

For more information on how to register as an exhibitor, visitor or buyer at Meetings Africa 2012, visit www.meetingsafrica.co.za.

Meetings Africa is South African Tourism’s marketing platform which showcases the range of services and products in Southern Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference, Exhibitions) industry to both local and international buyers.

Meetings Africa targets everyone who travels for business or who books business travel as well as organisers of events, conferences, meetings, team incentive trips or teambuilding activities.

Tuesday, 28 February - 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 29 February - 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 1 March - 09:00 - 17:00

Meetings Africa is held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton's business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country's top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays.

Programme 

Association Lekgotla: 28 – 29 February 2012

If you are a local professional or trade association based in South Africa and you are affiliated to an international association/society, this is the place you should be.

Now in its third year, Association Lekgotla at Meetings Africa has proved to be a real success and a favourite for Associations that are looking to improve the way they run and operate. The programme is filled with knowledge and tools to empower South African associations and provide an informative platform for you discuss and share issues that affect and are pertinent to associations, as well as to network and meet other international associations and relevant suppliers within the industry. You will leave with an understanding of the role associations play in the economy through enhancing the tourism value chain. 

Lifestyle Weekend:  24 – 26 February 2012

This new event on the Meetings Africa calendar promises an exciting ‘Leave Ordinary Behind’ experience to kick-start Meetings Africa 2012. International hosted buyers, local corporate executives and business tourism exhibitors have the prestigious opportunity to play golf on the Signature Course at Legend Golf & Safari Resort in Limpopo. Take a helicopter flip to the tee-off point and try your luck on the Extreme 19th hole. Special rates for accommodation have been arranged should you wish to stay over. Non-golfers can enjoy game drives and spa treatments.

Presentation Theatre:  28 February – 1 March 2012

How often do you go to a conference and the speaker is dull or speaks off-topic? Allocate some time during your visit to Meetings Africa to listen to business tourism experts and motivational speakers presenting on a range of exciting and relevant topics for our industry.

• Find the ideal speaker for your next event
• Learn more about the Media Landscape in SA
• How can you green your event better?
• What makes conferences work?
• How do you target international business? 

Corporate Breakfast:  28 February 2012

Do you organise your company’s events or book meetings for your directors? Meetings Africa is placing the emphasis on the value of the local corporate market by inviting executives, marketing managers, event co-ordinators and personal assistants to attend the Corporate Breakfast.

SAACI Educationals:  28 February – 29 February 2012

Follow this link for detailed information on the SAACI Educational sessions

Opening Networking Function:  29 February 2012

Stand Awards Breakfast:  1 March 2012

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