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Baked by Opy – takes the cake
Omphile Magasa, a dedicated IT professional never thought she’d become an entrepreneur - let alone a baker - when a serendipitous turn of events completely changed her life. Linguamites is a multi-lingual preschool for children from the age of 2 that teaches Chinese,...
read moreExhibitors at KidEx Children’s Expo
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the exhibitors you can expect to see at KidEx: Trophy Robotics Trophy Robotics mixes curiosity, imagination and critical thinking using LEGO bricks, motors and gears to invent unique, powerful machines, capable of...
read moreGet ready for KidEx l Children’s Expo from 23 – 25 August 2019
Buckle up Jozi parents and head out to The Canvas at Riversands this August for the first of its kind children’s expo – KidEx! Are you looking for the latest products and services for your child’s development - all while having a fun day out? Then you can’t afford to...
read moreThe evolution of conferencing
Humans have been coming together and sharing information since the dawn of time –imagine early cave men gathered around the fire planning the next day’s hunting trip. While a rudimentary example – this is conferencing – a formal meeting of people with a shared...
read moreHow to brief an event photographer
You’ve planned your event down to the last tiny detail and everything is flawlessly in place – so how do you ensure that the memory of this perfection lives on? By making sure you get it captured in all its glory, which is why briefing your event photographer is a...
read moreTen team building ideas everyone will love!
Want to impress your bosses and wow your colleagues with something exceptional for your company’s conference or team building event? The first step is finding the right location, like Johannesburg’s The Canvas Riversands. This conference and eventing centre is...
read moreFive Tips for Better Brainstorming
Doing the unexpected is the essence of innovation – how can you generate more new ideas? Вrаіnstоrmіng іs аbоut dіsсаrdіng tired ideas in order to generate new perspectives. But creative ideas rarely just ‘pop into your head’. They’re often the product of two or more...
read moreEvent Trends – Local Is Lekker
The year 2018 has seen many changes to the way event organisers approach their planning. Sustainability is a key feature this year, with organisers utilising solar energy as well as recycled and upcycled goods as the backbone of events and their marketing. A few years...
read moreTop 5 Apps That Every Event Planner Needs
Gone are the days of clipboards and writing down lists. Nowadays the world is run on smartphones and they have changed the way every industry functions. Including the eventing industry. Who needs a clipboard when modern apps let you create lists, schedules,...
read moreEvent Space Innovation In 2018
It’s 2018 and the event landscape is evolving yet again. The days of the traditional event where 200 people gather and you feed them are numbered. Today, the expectations are much higher. From mind-blowing keynote speakers, showcasing life-altering innovation
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