AAXO - Association of African Exhibition Organisers

AAXO - Association of African Exhibition Organisers The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is an association of Organisers driven by Or

The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is a body driven by exhibition organisers for exhibition organisers. With a clear understanding of the needs and the specific challenges faced by colleagues in the industry, AAXO is able to provide leadership, governance and guidance. AAXO will act as a dynamic and proactive voice for all its members, whether they are small start-ups or estab

lished businesses. AAXO’s mandate is to take action and tackle issues head-on to alleviate the pressures that exhibition organisers face. This will promote a productive and thriving exhibition industry. AAXO membership offers access to a wide range of significant benefits and resources, and is a symbol of the quality and credibility of an exhibition.

🌸 Celebrating the women who make our industry happen.Today, on Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women across Sou...
09/08/2026

🌸 Celebrating the women who make our industry happen.

Today, on Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women across South Africa's exhibition and events industry.

The women who lead teams, build businesses, manage impossible timelines, solve problems before anyone else even knows they exist, create unforgettable experiences and somehow keep everything moving when the pressure is on.

From the boardroom to the show floor, from operations and production to sales, marketing, finance, design and everything in between, women are at the heart of our industry.

Today, we celebrate your talent, resilience, leadership, creativity and the countless contributions, both seen and unseen, that help make our industry stronger.

To every woman in the AAXO community and across the African exhibition industry, thank you for all that you do.

And to the men who champion, support and advocate for the women around them, thank you for being part of the journey towards a stronger, more inclusive industry.

Happy Women's Day. 💜

The Event Greening Forum SAACI Official PCO Alliance Network Exhibitions & Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA)

📰 AAXO Member News - Shared by Montgomery Group Africa:Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for W...
05/08/2026

📰 AAXO Member News - Shared by Montgomery Group Africa:
Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals

The packaging industry across West Africa continues to evolve, driven by expanding consumer markets, rising demand for more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, and advances in automation and digital technologies. As manufacturers respond to these changing market dynamics, improving productivity, efficiency and competitiveness has become an increasing priority.

In this rapidly changing environment, informed decision-making is more important than ever. Beyond evaluating new equipment and technologies, businesses are seeking practical insights and proven strategies to help optimise operations, address emerging challenges and prepare for future growth.

Providing a platform to address these opportunities and challenges, Propak West Africa returns to the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8-10 September, bringing together suppliers, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the packaging, plastics, print, labelling and food processing sectors. The exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to explore the latest machinery, materials and technologies, compare solutions firsthand, and engage directly with technical specialists and industry experts.

Read the full article on the AAXO website:
https://www.aaxo.co.za/propak-west-africa-to-deliver-practical-insights-into-west-africas-production-and-packaging-capacity/

📰 AAXO Member News - Supplied by Vuka Group:CEM Africa 2026 Welcomes Three Influential Global SpeakersAfrica’s leading c...
04/08/2026

📰 AAXO Member News - Supplied by Vuka Group:

CEM Africa 2026 Welcomes Three Influential Global Speakers

Africa’s leading customer experience conference, has announced three internationally respected speakers who will take to the stage at CEM Africa 2026, taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 in Cape Town.

Bringing together senior leaders from customer experience, marketing, digital transformation, retail, customer service and business strategy, CEM Africa continues to attract influential voices who challenge conventional thinking and share practical insights that organisations can apply to create stronger customer relationships and better business outcomes.

Joining this year’s programme are Martin Urrutia, Global Head of Retail Experience at The LEGO Group; Bruce Whitfield, one of South Africa’s most respected business journalists and best-selling authors; and Zahirah Variawa, Emmy-nominated television presenter, award-winning travel producer and destination marketing strategist.

Together, they represent three distinct but complementary perspectives on leadership, customer experience and business transformation.

Read the full article on the AAXO website:
https://www.aaxo.co.za/cem-africa-welcomes-three-influential-global-speakers/

⏰ Happening tomorrow!The conversation around AI in the African events industry is just getting started.Join AAXO for a t...
28/07/2026

⏰ Happening tomorrow!

The conversation around AI in the African events industry is just getting started.

Join AAXO for a thought-provoking 60-minute panel discussion as leading industry experts explore:

Technology: a disruptor or enabler in the African events market?

📅 Wednesday, 29 July 2026
🕑 14h00 SAST

Hosted by Errol Bryce (AAXO Board Member), with:
• Alex Searle, AI Officer at VUKA Group
• Raymond Collins, Executive AI at Braintree

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into AI, technology and the opportunities shaping the future of Africa's events industry.

🎟 Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/vsCuqn9kpdJD?embed=true

🌱 Event Greening Back-to-Basics Workshop | JohannesburgLooking for a practical place to start your sustainability journe...
24/07/2026

🌱 Event Greening Back-to-Basics Workshop | Johannesburg

Looking for a practical place to start your sustainability journey?

Join Greg McManus—one of South Africa's leading sustainable event management practitioners—for a one-day workshop designed to help event professionals confidently integrate sustainability into their business practices.

You'll gain practical tools and ideas you can implement immediately, insights into industry best practice, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers working towards more sustainable events.

📅 4 August 2026
📍 The Forum The Campus, Bryanston
🕘 09:00–15:30

Lunch and refreshments included.

👉 Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/event-greening-back-to-basics-187999/
The Event Greening Forum

Is technology disrupting the African events market, or enabling its growth?Hear from leading voices in AI and the events...
24/07/2026

Is technology disrupting the African events market, or enabling its growth?

Hear from leading voices in AI and the events industry for a 60-minute panel discussion and dive into practical insights, honest discussion and fresh perspectives on , and the opportunities ahead for Africa's events industry!

📅 Wednesday, 29 July 2026
🕑 14h00 SAST

Hosted by Errol Bryce (AAXO Board Member), with:
• Alex Searle, AI Officer at VUKA Group
• Ray Collins, Executive AI at Braintree

Register here:
https://streamyard.com/watch/vsCuqn9kpdJD?embed=true

The Event Greening Forum Exhibitions & Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA)

What happens after an exhibition ends?For many events, it's tonnes of discarded materials, packaging, carpets, graphics,...
21/07/2026

What happens after an exhibition ends?

For many events, it's tonnes of discarded materials, packaging, carpets, graphics, and stand components—much of it destined for landfill.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

Join the The Event Greening Forum, Exhibitions & Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) and AAXO tomorrow for an honest conversation about the waste challenge facing South Africa's events industry - and, more importantly, the practical solutions to solve it.

Whether you're an organiser, venue, contractor, exhibitor or supplier, this webinar will explore how better planning, smarter design and collaboration can reduce waste, save resources and create more sustainable events.

📅 22 July
🕛 12pm - 1pm
Online

Register here: https://zurl.co/s8WIx

Join us, Event Greening Forum NPO, and EXSA 'Exhibition and Events Association of South Africa'​ at the Waste Wake-Up fo...
17/07/2026

Join us, Event Greening Forum NPO, and EXSA 'Exhibition and Events Association of South Africa'​ at the Waste Wake-Up for SA's Event Industry panel discussion - where we'll explore practical ways to tackle one of our industry's biggest sustainability challenges, including:

✔ The realities of managing waste across venues, exhibitions and events
✔ Practical solutions already making a difference
✔ How greater collaboration can drive lasting change

Whether you're an organiser, exhibitor, supplier, contractor or venue, this conversation is for you!

📅 22 July 2026 (online)
🕛 12pm - 1pm

👉 For more info / to RSVP: https://www.eventgreening.co.za/events-2/

17/07/2026

Sustainability can feel overwhelming when you're trying to work out where to begin.

The Event Greening Forum is hosting a workshop titled Back to Basics: Event Greening, designed to give you the practical knowledge and confidence to build sustainability into your events from day one.

Hosted by Greg McManus, one of SA's leading sustainable event management experts, the full-day workshop covers the foundational principles that underpin successful event greening.

📍 Cape Town – 21 July
📍 Johannesburg – 4 August

👉 For More info & to register: https://www.eventgreening.co.za/events/

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend. It's already reshaping how events are planned, marketed and experie...
16/07/2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend. It's already reshaping how events are planned, marketed and experienced.

The question is: *Is technology disrupting the African events market, or enabling its growth?*

Join AAXO for a thought-provoking 60-minute panel discussion featuring leading voices in AI and the events industry.

📅 Wednesday, 29 July 2026
🕑 14h00 SAST

Hosted by Errol Bryce (AAXO Board Member), with:
• Alex Searle, AI Officer at VUKA Group
• Raymond Collins, Executive AI at Braintree

Expect practical insights, honest discussion and fresh perspectives on AI, technology and the opportunities ahead for Africa's events industry.

Register here:
https://streamyard.com/watch/vsCuqn9kpdJD?embed=true

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