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EXSA is a non-profit organisation representing Venues, Organisers, Exhibition Designers, Stand Builders, Service Companies and Associate Organisations.
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The Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa, EXSA, is a non-profit organisation representing Venues, Suppliers, Agencies, Design Houses, Exhibition service providers EXSA, via collective representation, provides a forum for all participants across the spectrum of the exhibition industry. EXSA adds credibility, status and integrity to its members through membership qualifying criteria a

nd adherence to the Code of Ethics. EXSA protects the interests of its members, exhibitors and visitors to members. EXSA sets standards and ethics amongst its members and endeavours to create a professional image for the industry as a whole. EXSA provides a platform for arbitration and mediation in the event of disputes between members and/or exhibitors. EXSA provides recognition to members and exhibitors by judging exhibition stands and exhibitions, thus developing and promoting excellence within the industry. EXSA lobbies at government level on legislation affecting the exhibition industry such as the SANS 10366 and the new Health and Safety Act. EXSA provides an information service collection and dissemination service to all interested parties, both locally and internationally.

23/05/2024

The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) proudly announces its nomination for “Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2024” at the prestigious World Travel Awards. This nomination underscores the Durban ICC’s continued commitment to excellence in the meetings and conference industry.

Read more and vote for Durban ICC here: https://zurl.co/GDq3

20/05/2024

Cape Town are ahead of the curve and are celebrating GED with a coffee session on the 21st May at CTICC 2 coffee shop at 11am. Refreshments will be served.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/vn05

17/05/2024

Join us at Global Exhibitions day 2024!

Global Exhibitions Day (GED) is a day to celebrate and recognize the impact of exhibitions on global economies and communities.

In 2024, African associations AAXO and EXSA, in collaboration with EGF, are proud to join in this celebration on Wednesday, 5th June 2024, with the theme “Exhibitions are catalysts to sustainable futures”.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/mH1b

09/04/2024

Discover the Future of Exhibition Excellence in the Heart of Málaga, Spain, from 19-21 June 2024.

Málaga, a city renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage and start-up spirit is set to host the 2024 International Federation of Exhibition Services (IFES) World Summit. This much-anticipated annual event provides a unique and dynamic platform for IFES members from around the world to come together, explore the host city's unique benefits, and forge lasting business relationships within the IFES family.

Read the full Press Release here: https://zurl.co/uu5X

22/03/2024

Hostex, the leading showcase for the food, drink and hospitality industry, has marked a triumphant return after two years, breaking attendance records and cementing its legacy as Africa’s food, drink & hospitality expo. Held at Sandton Convention Centre, Hostex was a resounding success, attracting a record-breaking 6,816 visitors – the highest in the last decade.

Read the full Press Release here: https://zurl.co/FVaX

13/03/2024

The International Federation of Exhibition Services (IFES) is dedicated to advancing excellence and innovation in the exhibition industry through a series of educational initiatives. Under the leadership of the IFES Education Committee, these initiatives aim to empower members with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the global marketplace.

Following the resounding success of MasterClass 23 - Frankfurt: “Futureproof your career in Exhibitions” in November 2023, MasterClass 24 - North America, "Invest in International Exhibition Excellence," is set to take place on May 16-17, 2024, in partnership with The Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA).

Read more here: https://zurl.co/OZ01

12/03/2024

The Event Greening Forum (EGF) proudly announces its new board leadership and committee chairs, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainable event management. With a blend of seasoned expertise and fresh perspectives, the new appointments promise to steer EGF towards even greater accomplishments in the realm of event greening.

Read the full Press Release here: https://zurl.co/Qzj5

26/02/2024

NZCE talk at Meetings Aftica with Alex Alles

26/01/2024

The EXSA-LLENCE Awards were held on the 18th of January 2024. The event was a very successful and enjoyable one. Read the full article for a breakdown of the event and all of the award winners in the various categories.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/EQEb

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07/12/2023

Garona Communications is looking for part-time/remote assistance with design starting in the new year.

Someone with experience would be preferable. Good knowledge in system and custom stand design with technical detailing for production.

Renumeration to be discussed with the Company Director.
Please send CV’s to [email protected]

28/11/2023

The global meetings and events industry thrives on collaboration among organisations and stakeholders. In this spirit, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the Greek Meetings Alliance (GMA) have formalised a partnership that is poised to create mutual benefits for both membership bodies and strengthen the Exhibition Industry.

The partnership between GMA and IFES was announced on 10 November at the Open Stage of Philoxenia 2023 during a panel on the benefits of fostering partnerships in the MICE industry that is focused on meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.

Read the full article here: https://zurl.co/OlW0

16/11/2023

The latest edition of Business Events Africa is now available!

Read it here: https://zurl.co/TIHg

14/11/2023

Save the Date! The EXSA-llence Awards are returning on the 18th of January 2024!
More details coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

www.exsa.co.za

14/11/2023

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) are pleased to announce a new partnership focused on global collaboration and knowledge sharing.

ECA and IFES strongly believe that the future success and growth of the global events industry will increasingly rely on cross-border partnerships between like-minded organisations and stakeholder groups working to address common challenges. Within this context, both organisations look forward to collaborating on educational efforts, issue and policy forums, advocacy support, and other joint opportunities to serve the needs of the broader community.

Read the full Press Release here: https://zurl.co/nDLA

26/10/2023

Following its recent acquisition of Meetings magazine, 4Mal Media Management has signed new media partnerships with nine well-known and respected leading event industry associations. They are: AIPC – the International Association of Convention Centres; AAXO – the Association of African Exhibition Organisers; EGF – the Event Greening Forum; EXSA – the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa; the PCO Alliance Network; SAACI – the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry; SACIA – the Southern African Communications Industries Association; SITE Africa – the African chapter of the global Society for Incentive Travel Excellence; and TEBCO – the Township Events Business Council.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/lomG

19/10/2023

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Visit our showroom to view our quality range.

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16/10/2023

The votes have been counted and it is now official. The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has once again been crowned as “Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre” at the esteemed 2023 World Travel Awards. This prestigious accolade marks a remarkable milestone for the Durban ICC as it celebrates this remarkable achievement during the 30th-anniversary edition of the World Travel Awards.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/Pb0H

10/10/2023

🚀 EXSA Members, Don't Miss Out! 🎉 Elevate your event planning prowess with a 20% discount when you join the Event Planner's Guide before 31 October 2023. Your journey to event excellence starts here! 🌟

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/5VtZ

03/10/2023

The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), Africa’s Leading Convention Centre, proudly welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) and the Arusha International Convention Centre (AICC) in Tanzania. This historic visit marked a significant step in fostering cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing within the convention centre industry.

Read the full Press Release here: https://zurl.co/0hgt

29/09/2023

Join us at our next EXSA Connects Event!

Learn about the 17 pillars of sustainability and the steps that you can take to make your business more sustainable.

The event will be a panel presentation hosted on Zoom.
5 October 2023 - 9am to 11am

Join the Zoom meeting here: https://zurl.co/CwVj

29/09/2023

Learn how to brief your stand designer effectively with EXSA. Make sure your exhibition stand achieves the goals and requirements of your company.

Find the full document here: https://www.exsa.co.za/

24/09/2023

Join us in celebrating South Africa this Heritage Day!

www.exsa.co.za

22/09/2023

Joburg’s ultimate lifestyle event returns this year as a standalone event, when Music & Lifestyle Expo expands its offerings to the public, sponsors and exhibitors with a superb line-up of artists, expo and happenings.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/BAKc

22/09/2023

With sustainability a high priority in the Exhibition industry, IFES - International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services is taking steps to measure and offset all IFES events going forward, raising awareness amongst its members and encouraging them to contribute on an event-by-event basis towards carbon neutral events.

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/Pec2

18/09/2023

After a period where the Exhibitions Industry has been preoccupied with the demands of the remarkable recovery of face-to-face exhibitions, IFES - International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services is thrilled to announce that the Education Committee knowledge-sharing program kicks off with the association’s eighth IFES MasterClass in November.

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/OGwt

15/09/2023

Durban, South Africa – The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) is delighted to announce that it has once again been awarded the prestigious five-star rating by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). This remarkable achievement underscores the Durban ICC’s unwavering commitment to excellence in the hospitality and events industry.

Read the full Press Release here: https://zurl.co/s5xE

16/08/2023

Durban, South Africa – The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has been nominated as “South Africa's Best Convention Centre” in the prestigious 4th annual World MICE Awards. The World MICE Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in Meetings, Incentive, Conference, and Exhibition tourism worldwide. This nomination reaffirms the Durban ICC's position as a leading venue in the global MICE industry.

Read the full Press Release and vote for Durban ICC here: https://zurl.co/7Xkp

09/08/2023

We would like to thank all our woman warriors in the industry for their huge contribution to our industry and wish them all an EXSA-llent Women’s Day!

This year our focus is on a Woman that has stood out and fought with passion, integrity, leadership and a very high work ethic and standard of delivery; Kerry-Lee Bester.

Read more here: https://zurl.co/i7xR

26/07/2023

A Message from our Chairperson - Sibusiso Mncwabe

The Exhibition industry represents diverse industries, cultures, backgrounds, and age groups, we are united by our shared vision and the unwavering belief in the transformative power of exhibitions. Exhibitions have always been a vibrant tapestry of ideas, knowledge, and inspiration, weaving together people and businesses from all corners of the world.

Read the full article: https://zurl.co/OkUZ

13/07/2023

It was so great to see our EXSA members at last week's EXSA Connect Event. Thank you for joining us for a coffee and a chat!

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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http://www.exsa.co.za/

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