SAACI Congress 2018
DAILY NEWS
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE SAACI 2018 ANNUAL CONGRESS
Raise Your Game
SAACI is focused on raising the bar in the business events industry across all member interactions and in DOING so, creating true, tangible value to our members and the greater industry in Southern Africa.
Registration
Registration is required prior to the congress. This must be done before 20 July 2018, when registration closes. All delegates must be fully paid up prior to the congress to gain access to the conference programme, networking sessions, awards evening and all the other great offerings lined up for this congress.
Fees
Late Registration fee (1 – 20 July):
Member R5000
Non-member R6000
Payment methods include:
Electronic transfer
Credit card payment on request
Includes
Welcome function on Sunday 29 July
Awards Dinner on Monday 30 July
Farewell Cocktail on Tuesday 31 July
Access to the exhibition / sponsor area
Participation in great new, fun and innovative activities
TERMS AND CONDITIONS / CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Payment is due 7 days from invoice
- Early Bird fees apply from 1 March to 30 April 2018
- Normal fees apply from 1 May to 30 June 2018
- Late fees apply from 1 to 20 July.
- Registration closes on 20 July 2018
- Cancellations must be made in writing to the Congress Secretariat on saaci2018@ripcord.za.com and cancellation fees apply :
- Received 1 – 30 June 2018 – 50% cancellation.
- After 1 July, and No Shows – 100% cancellation.
- Refunds will be effected after the Congress, and only accommodation rebooked by other delegates will be refunded.
Programme
Speakers
Lorraine Jenks
HotelStuff
Septi Bukula
Osibi Management
Kyle Smith
Conference Consultancy South Africa
Mqondisi Gumede
#HACKTOURISM
Stephen Hickmore
Hospitality Industry Recruiter
David Batzofin
Event MC
Corne Koch
Wesgro
Karen Kotowski
Events Industry Council
Dylan Kohlstadt
Shift ONE
Errol Ninow
Gintan Luthuli Associates
Rudi van der Vyver
Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI)
Lisa Jade Merven
GingerBiscuit
Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo
Chief Convention Bureau Officer
Paul Martin
EventsAIR
Colin J Browne
Happy Sandpit
Mark John Cartmell
BrightGiants Ltd
Michelle Prinsloo
Omni Hospitality
Mbali Mahlangu
Isiba Le Africa
Sponsorship
Please contact the congress secretariat should you wish to sponsor something that is outside of the sponsorship prospectus.
Our Sponsors
Entrepreneurship and SMME Development
Monday 30 July @ 14h00 – 15h30
Transfers & Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
We recommend all delegates and participants of the SAACI Congress book into the hotel to avoid missing out on the many networking opportunities available.
- Single Occupancy – R1 450.00 per night bed and breakfast
- Twin Occupancy – R930.00 per person per night bed and breakfast
- Double Occupancy – R1 860.00 per couple per night bed and breakfast
All rates quoted on the hotel booking form are in South African Rands (ZAR), are per room per night, (sharing rate is per person) and includes breakfast and 15% VAT. The 1% TOMSA Levy is excluded and will be added to your final invoice on checkout.
Payments
Full payment is required to secure the hotel reservation. All incidentals are to be settled directly with the hotel upon departure.
Transfers
- Airlines who fly in and out of Lanseria Airport
https://lanseria.co.za/pages/airlines
- All major car hire companies have an office at the Lanseria Airport:
https://lanseria.co.za/pages/car-hire
OR Tambo International Airport is approximately 60 kilometres from Misty Hills. Unfortunately, there is no direct transfer between this airport and the venue.
Contact Us
SAACI 2018 Congress Secretariat
Ripcord Promotions
Tel: +27 (011) 482 2835
Email: saaci2018@ripcord.za.com