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JOHANNESBURG is the country's top exhibitions venue, landing more than half the number of all exhibitions held in South Africa, and way ahead of rivals CapeTown and Durban.
Research shows that of the 1 900 exhibitions held in South Africa every year, 51 percent are held in the Johannesburg area, with Cape Town taking 15 percentof exhibitions, and Durban coming in at 11 percent.
In 2003, a strategic alliance was formed between the Johannesburg Tourism Company and the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (Exsa), with the aim of promoting Johannesburg as a prime destination for national and international exhibitions, conventions and special events.
The following list includes exhibitions taking place in various venues around the city and has been arranged chronologically.
February
Health Technology Africa
Date: 18 – 20 February 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Products: This expo encourages knowledge sharing with regard to medicines, vaccines, procedures and systems developed to solve health problems.
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Website: www.healthtechafrica.co.za
Telephone: 011 803 0009
Homemakers Expo
Date: 18 – 21 February 2010
Venue: The Coca-Cola Dome
Products: This exhibition highlights consumer trends with exciting features including sustainable living areas, slow living, decor on a budget, the future of design and kitchen design.
Website: www.homemakersonline.co.za
Telephone: 0861 114 663
Beeld Holiday Show
Date: 19 – 21 February 2010
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
Products: This show offers holiday consumers an opportunity early in the year to find out more and book future holidays. This is the official launch pad to showcase products, services or holiday destinations.
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Website: www.holidayshow.co.za
Telephone: 083 488 8986
Meetings Africa 2010
Date: 24 – 26 February 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Products: This exhibition showcases conference and event venues, incentive travel destinations, and industry support services.
Contact person: Glynis Anderson
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Website: www.meetingsafrica.co.za
Telephone: 011 549 8300
Energy 2010: Solutions for a new energy future in Africa
Date: 24 – 26 February 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Products: The energy indaba 2010, themed "A time for innovation, solutions and alternatives", is an annual event focusing on exploring new energy solutions for Africa’s future.
Website: www.energyafricaexpo.com
Telephone: 083 227 5156
March
Tyrexpo Africa ‘10
Date: 4 – 6 March 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Products: Hear about the Kwik-Fit success story, the challenges facing today’s tyre retailers and the ‘customer experience’.
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Website: http://www.eci-international.com/africa.html
Telephone: + 44 (0)1892 863888
Hobby-X
Date: 4 -7 March 2010
Venue: The Coca-Cola Dome
Product: This is an exhibition of materials, equipment and supplies used for a wide variety of hobbies and crafts. Approximately 250 exhibitors cover categories from DIY-home décor to creative hobbies, from adventure and outdoor to fine art, fashion and scholastic materials.
Website: http://www.hobby-x.co.za
Telephone: 011 478 3686
2010 My Business Conference & Expo Gauteng
Date: 5 March 2010
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
Products: This consists of an expo and seminar for people interested in starting a business, buying a business, growing your business, interested in learning about new trends, need to do some serious networking, looking for one-on-one small business consulting, and looking for great ideas for your business.
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Website: www.nsbc.org.za
Telephone: 011 655 7361
India Clothing & Textile Trade Show
Date: 8 – 9 March 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Products: More than 40 companies will be showcasing their latest designer collections, including womens wear, menswear, childrens wear, home textiles and made-ups, apparel fabrics and yarn. Daily fashion shows will also be a highlight of the event.
Contact person: Deidre Hart
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Telephone: +27 21 790 5849
National Electronics Week South Africa
Date: 9 – 10 March 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Product: The event will encompass all sectors of the electronics industry including components, design and development, embedded, EMS, photonics and laser, production assembly, solar and green design, test and measurement and wireless.
Contact person: Claire Saunders
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Website: http://www.nationalelectronicsweek.co.uk/
Telephone: +44(0)7908 124549
SARCDA International 2010 (South African Retail and Chemists Druggist Association)
Date: 11 – 14 March 2010
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
Product: A mixture of international as well as local exhibitors will take part in SARCDA International 2010.
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Website: www.sarcda.co.za
Telephone: 011 728 6668
Power & Electricity World Africa 2010
Date: 15 – 19 March 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Product: Showcasing the latest technology and hottest power business solutions in generating technology, efficient power equipment, OEMS, construction, and engineering.
Contact person: Sean Testa
Website: http://www.terrapinn.com/2010/powerza/
Telephone: 011 516 4048
The Star Workplace Expo
Date: 19 – 21 March 2010
Venue: The Coca-Cola Dome
Product: The Star Workplace exhibition is a unique platform for employers and job seekers to converge and interact.
Website: http://www.workplaceexpo.co.za
Telephone: 011 879 1900
Joburg Art Fair
Date: 26 – 28 March 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Product: The third annual Joburg Art Fair will be hosting 21 contemporary art galleries, of which 7 are international.
Contact person: Matthew McClure
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Website: http://www.joburgartfair.co.za
Telephone: 011 482 4459
April
The International Business Development Convention 2010
Date: 30 March – 2 April 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Product: This event which will interrogate the stance of government, civil society and corporate organisations in Africa on their positioning and strategy to counter the effects of the current global economic crisis. The convention will feature speakers and guests like Donald Trump Jr. of the Trump Organization, Lawrence McDonald former V.P. of Lehman Brothers and many more.
Website: www.ibcafrica.com
Telephone: 011 339 1552
October
Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show
Date: 27 – 31 October 2010
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Product: About 1 500 frames of competitive exhibits with over 20 000 pages of stamps and philatelic material will be on display, with participants expected from Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Sudan, Australia, China, France, Germany, Malaysia, Pakistan and the US, among others.
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Telephone: 011 447 2233
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