Welcome to Africa Event Connect!
Your go-to podcast for all things MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) in Africa! We’re here to bring you the latest buzz, exclusive insights, and expert advice from the events world, all with a friendly, insider’s twist. Produced by Exposure Marketing and powered by our incredible media partner, Business Events Africa, we’re diving deep into the industry that makes networking magic happen!
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Exclusive Industry Insights
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Africa EventConnect is more than just a podcast—it’s a community for MICE professionals across Africa. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, we’re here to share trends, swap stories, and explore what’s next in events. Join us as we bring fresh episodes filled with practical tips, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes scoops from industry leaders. If you love events as much as we do, you’re in the right place!
Meet Your Host:
Projeni Pather, CEM-AP
Your go-to podcast for all things MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) in Africa! We’re here to bring you the latest buzz, exclusive insights, and expert advice from the events world, all with a friendly, insider’s twist. Produced by Exposure Marketing and powered by our incredible media partner, Business Events Africa, we’re diving deep into the industry that makes networking magic happen!
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Ep 37: Beyond the Title: What Actually Changes an Industry
Professor Nellie Swart is back on Africa Event Connect, this time with the evidence rather than the encouragement - on leadership, representation, and why most development programmes don't actually stick. Watch Episode
Ep 36: The ROI of Wonder: How Smart Event Organisers Use Entertainment Strategically
International mentalist Larry Soffer joins Africa Event Connect to argue that entertainment isn't a cost line - it's a strategic lever, with measurable impact on audience energy and event outcomes. Watch Episode
Ep 35: Here & Now: SAACI’s National Annual Conference
SAACI CEO Glenton De Kock joins host Projeni Pather for a direct debrief on the National Annual Conference's "Here & Now" theme - Prof Mohale's blunt opening read, why KZN was chosen, the R14 trillion inefficiency figure, and what it takes to lead an industry through...
Ep 34: The Commercial Case for AI: What Africa’s Events Industry Is Leaving on the Table
Strategist Neil Nagooroo joins Projeni Pather to unpack the commercial case for AI in Africa's events industry - the revenue being left on the table, and how organisers can start capturing it. Watch Episode
Ep 33: Beyond the Ballroom: Hotel Events, Group Excellence & Women Leading in Hospitality
Zandi Sibisi aka Zandi Soul, Founder & Director of ZA Conferences, joins Africa Event Connect to unpack the realities of hotel and group event management - from operational excellence and the gap between promise and delivery, to her dual life as a DJ, and the future...
Ep 32: Why Most African Events Fail Before They Begin – Designing for Outcomes, Not Attendance
What separates an event people attend from one they never forget? In this episode, Projeni Pather speaks with Tamlynne Wilton-Gurney, CEO of idna Africa about the psychology of event design, emotional storytelling, and why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead the...
Ep 31: The Psychology of Event Design & The Future of Experiences in Africa
What separates an event people attend from one they never forget? In this episode, Projeni Pather speaks with Tamlynne Wilton-Gurney, CEO of idna Africa about the psychology of event design, emotional storytelling, and why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead the...
Ep 30: AI, Technology & The Future of Exhibitions
Exhibitions are evolving as AI and technology reshape how value is created and experienced. In this conversation, Projeni Pather and Errol Bryce explore innovation, leadership, and the practical application of technology in the events industry, focusing on what is...
Ep 29: The Economic Impact of Business Events in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is more than an economic hub, it is a driver of connection, opportunity, and growth across the continent. In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Rendani Khorombi of the Johannesburg Tourism Company shares how business events shape cities, influence...
Ep 28: Designing Meetings for Impact, Not Attendance
Are we designing meetings for impact, or simply organising gatherings? In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Maarten Vanneste, meeting industry leader from Belgium and author of Meeting Architecture, to challenge how we approach MICE —...
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