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Africa Event Connect
Hosted by Exposure Marketing · business · EN
About this Podcast:
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! Why Tune In?• Exclusive Industry Insights: Stay ahead of the latest trends and strategies driving the MICE industry.• Expert Opinions: Gain perspectives from leading professionals and thought leaders who are redefining the events landscape.• Best Practices: Learn actionable tips and techniques to enhance your events, conferences, and exhibitions.Africa Event Connect 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, an
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What is Africa Event Connect about?
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.
Who hosts Africa Event Connect?
Africa Event Connect is hosted by Exposure Marketing. The show has published 39 episodes to date.
What has Africa Event Connect covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Your Bureau, Your Advantage - A Practical Guide to Working with GCEB" (13 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Think Like a Futurist: Preparing Africa's Event Industry for What's Next" (25 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "The ROI of Wonder: How Smart Event Organisers Use Entertainment Strategically" (28 August 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does Africa Event Connect publish?
Africa Event Connect publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 39 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Africa Event Connect?
Booking probability for Africa Event Connect is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Africa Event Connect requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Africa Event Connect's contact route on record: verified email.
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Exposure Marketing hosts Africa Event Connect, a business podcast with 39 episodes published.
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Sep 25, 202637 minS0What does it actually mean to think like a futurist? Charlotte Kemp - futurist keynote speaker, executive coach, and Past President of the Global Speakers Federation joins Africa Event Connect to explore how organisers...
Aug 28, 202648 minS0International 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. YouTube ·...
Aug 14, 202645 minS0SAACI 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...
Jul 17, 20261 hourS0In this episode, we sit down with Neil Nagooroo - a strategist and digital transformation leader with over two decades in South Africa's exhibitions, events, and MICE sectors - to talk about what AI is actually worth to...
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Jun 17, 202643 minS0Zandi 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...
May 29, 202654 minS0What if your event was already failing before the venue was booked? In this episode, Projeni Pather speaks with Mulemwa Moongwa, Meeting Architect and former Central Bank of Zambia planner about designing events for...
May 13, 202653 minS0What 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...
May 1, 202646 minS0Exhibitions 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...
Apr 17, 202650 minS0Johannesburg 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...
Apr 3, 20261h 2mS0Are we designing meetings for impact — or simply organising gatherings?<br /> <br /> In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Maarten Vanneste, meeting industry leader from Belgium and...
Mar 20, 202643 minS0Sustainability is everywhere in event marketing - but rarely embedded into real delivery.<br /> <br /> In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Herkie du Preez, Founder and CEO of STRONG PR, Marketing and Events, and a...
Mar 16, 202651 minS0In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather speaks with Adele Hartdegen, CEO of the Johannesburg Expo Centre, about hosting the G20 Summit. The conversation explores leadership under pressure, venue...
Feb 13, 202637 minS0The exhibitions and events industry is under constant pressure, facing economic challenges, evolving client expectations, workforce shifts, and the rapid introduction of new technologies like AI.<br /> <br /> In this...
Jan 26, 202638 minS0In this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather sits down with Brett Cohen, Managing Director of Promo One, to explore how event and marketing procurement can move beyond cost-cutting to create real...
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Dec 4, 202546 minS0In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather talks with David Wilson, a tech strategist and presentologist, about the future of event engagement. Together, they explore how technology, storytelling, and...
Nov 28, 202543 minS0How do you turn chance encounters into meaningful business opportunities? In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Bianca Hindmarch and Tracey Lodrich, co-founders of B&T Matchmaking, to...
Nov 21, 202546 minS0From London’s theatre stages to South Africa’s grandest events, Brooke Greenhill, Managing Director of Elegant Experience, has mastered the craft of turning entertainment into emotion. In this episode, we examine how...
Nov 14, 202539 minS0In this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather chats with Melisa Tsotetsi, Customer Manager at Unique Speakers Bureau, on the evolving role of speaker agencies in Africa’s event landscape. Melisa...
Nov 6, 202551 minS0What does it take to build sports and entertainment platforms in Africa that truly last? In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather sits down with Lyndon Barends, CEO of Arena Holdings, to unpack the...
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