Speakers Announced for the African Global Events Industry Summit
An impressive lineup of speakers has been announced for the inaugural African Global Events Industry Summit (AGEIS) scheduled to take place from 22nd to 25th February 2024 at the Garden Court Hotel in Isando, near OR Tambo International Airport. The Summit brings together professionals involved in the Events Industry value chain, including corporate and social event planners, designers, decorators, photographers, DJs, and MCs.
Bringing together industry professionals from various African countries, the Summit is expected to attract between 100 to 150 delegates. Ms Kate Hassan, CEO of Thea Eventstics and Thea Villa Hotels, notes that the majority of delegates come from Central and West African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Gabon, DRC, and Burkina Faso. The Summit's theme, "Building Bridges in the African Events Industry", encapsulates the vision for fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence to elevate industry standards and contribute to its economic growth.
The AGEIS will address topics intended to educate, inform, and empower delegates, including Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Finance and Revenue Management, Wellness, Work-life Balance, Marketing and Branding, Sustainability and Climate Change, Partnerships and Collaboration, and Event Designs Embracing Delegate Wellness. The topics will be presented through Master Classes, Panel Discussions, and One-on-One Conversations.
Among the distinguished speakers are:
- Ms Mosunmola Akinwamide, CEO of IPC Events from Nigeria
- Ms Gail Westphal and
- Ms Gail Whitear, from Giant Workforce Solutions, South Africa
- Mr Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airline Association of Southern Africa (AASA)
- Ms Debra Jane-Nelson, CEO of Think Mahongany Events from Ghana
- Mr Glenton de Kock, CEO of the South African Association of the Conference Industry (SAACI)
- Ms Astou Djamat-Dubois, Co-Founder of Event Pro International, Ivory Coast
- Ms Windeline Kausiaono, Wendy's Creations, Namibia
- Ms Liane lepebe, CEO of Liane Weddings, Gabon Ms Anne Mandari Abuya, CEO of Speaking Events, Kenya
Ms Kate Hassan mentioned that South Africa, as the host of the inaugural AGEIS, is fielding more speakers, including:
- Ms Colleen Qvist, renowned South African Life Coach Dr Maureen Tong, Executive Coach and published author Professor Siyabonga Mxunyelwa from Walter Sisulu University
- Ms Ellen Oosthuizen, Chair at Professional Conference Organiser's Alliance
- Ms Nazareen Ebrahim, Chief BOT and Founder of Naz Consulting
- Ms Natalia Rosa, CEO of Big Ambitions
The AGEIS is strategically organised to coincide with the annual Meetings Africa Trade Show, providing delegates with additional networking and business opportunities. The Summit will feature various networking events, including a Welcome function, Gala and Awards Dinner, Wine Tasting, and Wellness sessions.
The AGEIS organisers invite the events industry community and other role players to join the Summit. “We have Summit Attendance Only rates for South African and SADC delegates @R3148 and B2B and Exhibition packages @R6499, said Ms Hassan.
Those who are interested in taking advantage of the special Summit Attendance Only rate should contact the organisers on ageisregistration@africaneventsprofessionals.com; and for the B2B/Exhbition, the contact is sponsorship@africaneventsprofessionals.com.
"Building Bridges Summits 2024 is not just a gathering of events professionals; its a movement towards an interconnected African events industry” concludes Hassan.
For more information on the Summit and for the complete Delegates Package, which includes summit attendance, accommodation for the duration of the Summit and Meetings Africa; and the Sight Seeing tours, please visit the website here. For inquiries, please contact:
For West and Central Africa:
Ms Kate Hassan
Tel: +233 24 6559291
Email: president@africaneventsprofessionals.com
For South Africa and SADC:
Ms Mmatšatši Ramawela
Tel: +27 829039769
Email: office@africaneventsprofessionals.com
