Why Most African Events Fail Before They Begin

Beyond the Ballroom: Hotel Events, Group Excellence & Women Leading in Hospitality

Zandi 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 delivery, to her dual life as a DJ, and the future of women’s leadership in hospitality across Africa. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AfricaEventConnectPodcast] · Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JbC6CFWQqTUTpmbnV4l1q?si=C29KAdnYQTGNff4h1vfTbg&nd=1&dlsi=3d81438894d24fba] · Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/africa-event-connect/id1779701745]

Why Most African Events Fail Before They Begin

What 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 outcomes, not attendance, and why the brief is where most African events are won or lost. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AfricaEventConnectPodcast] · Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JbC6CFWQqTUTpmbnV4l1q?si=C29KAdnYQTGNff4h1vfTbg&nd=1&dlsi=3d81438894d24fba] · Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/africa-event-connect/id1779701745]

The Psychology of Event Design & The Future of Experiences in Africa

What 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 why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead the future of experiential events. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AfricaEventConnectPodcast] · Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JbC6CFWQqTUTpmbnV4l1q?si=C29KAdnYQTGNff4h1vfTbg&nd=1&dlsi=3d81438894d24fba] · Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/africa-event-connect/id1779701745]

AI, Technology & The Future of Exhibitions

Exhibitions 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 technology in the events industry, focusing on what is truly driving progress and what requires more intentional adoption moving forward. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AfricaEventConnectPodcast] · Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JbC6CFWQqTUTpmbnV4l1q?si=C29KAdnYQTGNff4h1vfTbg&nd=1&dlsi=3d81438894d24fba] · Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/africa-event-connect/id1779701745]

The Economic Impact of Business Events in Johannesburg

Johannesburg 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 how business events shape cities, influence industries, and contribute to long-term economic impact. From global positioning to partnerships and legacy, this conversation explores what makes a destination competitive. A powerful reminder that the true value of events lies beyond the room in the impact they leave behind. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AfricaEventConnectPodcast] · Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JbC6CFWQqTUTpmbnV4l1q?si=C29KAdnYQTGNff4h1vfTbg&nd=1&dlsi=3d81438894d24fba] · Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/africa-event-connect/id1779701745]