UPCOMING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
SERVING AFRICA
12 JUNE 2007

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HEREWITH A FEW RANDOM EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE REST OF JUNE 2007:



ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
12-14 June
Sandton, South Africa (Venue: Sandton Convention Centre )
***** A  Thebe Exhibitions  EVENT *****
Mediatech Africa 2007
Mediatech Africa is the trade fair for cutting edge technology in the Live Entertainment, Broadcast, Audio Visual and Corporate Communications Industries. It has a comprehensive offering of equipment, applications and demonstrations by the industry leaders as well as both technical and creative conferences and workshops.
Contact: Simon ROBINSON at 00 27 (0)11 549 8300
Email: simon@teeg.co.za
Website: www.mediatech.co.za


16-18 June,
Sandton, South Africa (Venue: Southern Sun Grayston)
***** A  IIR Training  EVENT *****
The Project Manager
The event will bridge the gap between a balanced BEE scorecard and a successful project management plan.
Examining the use of technology and BEE procurement when striving for project managent excellence.
Effectively managing your staff, developing interpersonal skills and being a role model, the people skills of project management.
Technical difficulties when planning and minimisig cost and time wastage and you will learn how the evaluation process helps gain a wider strategic view to help you further your potential.
Contact: Kamalan NAIDOO at 00 27 (0)11 771 7000
Email: knaidoo@iir.co.za
Visit Website: www.iir-training.co.za


19 June (From 08H00 - 12H00)
Fourways, Sandton, South Africa (Venue: Montecasino Conference Centre)
***** A  Houston Travel Marketing Services  EVENT *****
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTHERN AFRICAN TRAVEL WORKSHOP
This workshop will focus on promoting domestic and Regional leisure, business and conference tourism.
JUNE is ideal timing for hotels, safari lodges and tour operators to promote their winter holiday specials.
It is becoming more and more crucial for the travel trade to promote and sell DOMESTIC holidays with more and more South Africans turning to holidaying at home.
Contact: 00 27 (0)78 166 3464 or 00 27 (0)12 665 0896 or 00 27 (0)12 665 1191
Email: spotlighton@kevinjmckee.co.za
Visit Website: www.kevinjmckee.co.za/houstonmarketing/regform.htm


21 June
Sandton, South Africa (Venue: Balalaika Hotel)
***** A  SAMOZACC  EVENT *****
SOUTH AFRICA – MOZAMBIQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SAMOZACC cordially invites the members, associates and interested parties to attend our 1st Annual General Meeting.
The AGM will be followed by a Cocktails and Networking opportunity Invited Guest Speakers - Chairmen Dr. Matthews Phosa.
Contact: SA-Moz Chamber of Commerce offices - 00 27 (0)12 663 8227
Email: info@samozacc.co.za
Visit Website: www.samozacc.co.za


ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
25-29 June
Sandton, South Africa (Venue: Sandton Convention Centre)
***** A  TERRAPINN LIMITED  EVENT *****
THE 10th ANNUAL AFRICA RAIL CONFERENCE
The Conference will address present and future demands in rail as well as highlighting opportunities for potential profitability.
From funding and finance to infrastructure development gives you alternative solutions to issues facing Africa's railways.
Contact: Brian SHABANGU at 00 27 (0)11 463 6001
Email: brian.shabangu@terrapinn.co.za
Website: AFRICA RAIL


26-28 June
Johannesburg, South Africa (Venue: TBA)
***** AN  Natgrowth  EVENT *****
ASGISA
The 2007 ASGISA Programme Aims to meet the needs and opportunities identified in 2006 for effective implementation of ASGISA Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for SA Business Projects and Investment initiatives in all Provinces and Sectors towards and beyond 2010.
The Outcomes include practical guidelines for Bankable Business Plans, High Impact Projects, Funding, Investment, Job Creation, BBBEE, SMME's, Skills Development and Partnerships.
This is an Invitation for Projects, Partners and Investors in the Public and Private Sectors for inclusion in the PROJECT PROSPECTUS.
Contact: Eric STILLERMAN at 00 27 (0)11 403 5483
Email: grow@natgrowth.co.za
Website: www.natgrowth.co.za


26-28 June
Nairobi, Kenya (Venue: Hilton Hotel)
***** A  Arbitration and ADR In Africa  EVENT *****
The 3rd International workshop on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Africa
The Role of Arbitration and ADR in Poverty Alleviation and access to justice for the poor in Africa.
Contact: Dr CJ AMASIKE at 00 234 9 314 1818
Email: arb.africa@microaccess.com
Website:


27-29 June
Hamburg, Germany (Venue TBA)
***** AN  EnergyNet Limited  EVENT *****
Africa Energy Forum 2007 Exhibition
An opportunity to meet Africa’s Public-Private Power and Gas Market
Contact: Gaelle HUDSON at 00 44(0)20 85 470698
Email: gaelle@energynet.co.uk
Website: www.energynet.co.uk


ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
26 June - 01 July
Pailles, Mauritius (Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre)
***** AN  Enterprise Mauritius  EVENT *****
Mauritius For Africa 2007
An international trade exhibition regarded as the most important business networking platform giving buyers from SADC and COMESA countries opportunities to meet with Mauritian manufacturers and providers of services over a 5 day period. Some 250 companies are exhibiting, representing a wide range of products/services in the following categories: textiles and garments; food and beverages; chemicals; plastic products; furniture; footwear; IT products and services; building and construction material; advertising services etc etc
Contact Brinda CHINIAH on 00 230 212 9760
Email: brinda.chiniah@em.intnet.mu
Website: www.enterprisemauritius.biz


ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
27-29 June
Kampala, Uganda (Venue: Speke Resort & Conference Centre)
***** AN  Proinvest  EVENT *****
Profit 2007 Regional Tourism Investment Conference
The main objective is to support East African and Indian Ocean (EAIO) entrepreneurs in implementing and viable inter-enterprise partnership and cooperation agreements focused on investment, with business from the European Union and from from East Africa and the Indian Ocean and from Central and Western Africa. Presenting business performance improvement plans.
Contact: Renaud GUILLONNET at 00 32 2 67 91 1819 or Auliana POON (Dr)
Email: rgu@proinvest-eu.org
or apoon@tourism-intelligence.com

Website: www.profit-proinvest-eu.org


SEE ALL THE EVENTS LISTED FOR JUNE
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