Review of All Suite on 14th Hotel in Fairland, Johannesburg

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Jun 202013
 

All Suite on 14th Hotel in Fairland provides a welcome haven to both leisure and business guests. Situated just off the N1’s 14th Avenue off-ramp at the foot of the Northcliff rocky outcrops and provides an excellent choice for Johannesburg accommodation and conferences.

This Hotel is all about having the relaxed experience. Expect the four star professionalism and quality one would at a city hotel, but with attention to detail and personalised touches synonymous with a boutique establishment. The spacious Fairland accommodation, beautifully manicured lawns and classic dining along with hands on management and attentive staff, guarantee an excellent stay over, function, conference or dining experience.

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ACCOMMODATION

An arrangement of 51 suites offer accommodation for 208 sharing leisure guests. The All Suite Hotel can accommodate 104 delegates for corporate delegates who prefer a single room occupancy during a conference.

Each apartment has a fully fitted kitchen and built in braai. Kitchens also include a waste disposal system, washer/dryer as well as an under-counter oven and hob complete with a cooker hood.

24 Two Bed roomed upstairs apartments have the added benefit of a small upstairs study/loft

25 Two Bedroom Apartments are with fitted a patio. kitchen and lounge area.

Two Three bedroom apartment with similar features completes the room set up.

Room details and facilities

All rooms are two bathroom, two bedroom apartments with a full kitchen and lounge

Wireless internet connection, 42 inch plasma TV screen and selected TV and DSTV channels.

Hairdryers

Safes

Washing machine/Tumble dryer

Satellite television with remote control

Stove & Microwave

Direct dial telephones

Coffee and tea making facilities

Wi-Fi

CONFERENCES

All Suite on 14TH is ideally situated for conferences, be that day conferences or overnight/ 24h conferences. The easy access to the N1 highway and its proximity to main city centres such as Rosebank, Randburg, Roodepoort and Sandton makes it a popular choice.

Current conference facilities cater for up to 80 delegates in two venues. Standard conference facilities and equipment are available and delicious conference meals as well as quirky conference snacks are provided by Diner on 14TH.

LEISURE

Nearby attractions

Big 5 game drives at Askari Game Lodge in Magaliesburg

Cresta Shopping Centre and Clearwater Mall in proximity

Sun City

Soccer City

Maropeng

Gold Reef City

Monte Casino (restaurants, movies, casino)

Fly fishing at Kloofzicht Lodge in Muldersdrift

Randpark Golf Club

Township Soweto Tours

Lesedi Village

Rhino & Lion Reserve

Sterkfontein Caves

Lion Park

Apartheid Museum

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Hearing Landscape Critically – Music, Place, and the Spaces of Sound Conference in Stellenbosch

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Jun 192013
 

To find ways to articulate and listen to landscape that challenge established patterns of perception and intervention, and which probe the everyday and archival ruptures and silences exacerbated by social, political and intellectual involvement. This conference will be held at Stellenbosch University on 9 to 10 September 2013.

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Landscapes are divided and dissonant sites of individual and collective being. They bear traces of past, present and future ambitions, interventions and injustices. And yet, their grammars and sounds, whether intimate, instrumentalised or commodified, push at the limits of representation and theory and simultaneously construct systems of ideological, aesthetic, political and historical appropriation.

Following the first meeting at Oxford University, May 2012, the Stellenbosch symposium marks the continuation of an inter-continental and inter-disciplinary project addressing the cross-articulations and intersections of landscape, music, and the spaces of sound. This symposium aims to bring together a wide-ranging number of disciplinary and approaches subjects.

The following themes are envisaged as primary concerns:

Spaces and sounds of power and politics: interpreting reservation, capital, academy, legitimation;

Spaces and sounds of contestation: how landscapes structure and suture struggles of class, nationality, race and education;

Philosophical approaches to the spaces of sound:  transcendental metaphors, the culture/nature debate, epistemologies and ontologies, non-representational theories of social and musical space;

Spaces and sounds of transformation/devastation: ‘junk space’, inter-state freeways, sprawling suburbs, shopping malls, non-places;

Landscape as utopian, dystopian or heterotopia;

Urban landscapes, or landscapes that confound simple rural/urban divides.

Keynote speakers:

Prof. Cherryl Walker (Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Stellenbosch University)
Prof. Richard Taruskin (Department of Music, University of California, Berkeley)

Invited speakers and artists:

Jonathan Cross (Faculty of Music, University of Oxford)
Jessica Dubow (Department of Geography, University of Sheffield)
Angela Impey (Department of Music, School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London)
Christine Lucia (Stellenbosch University)
Aryan Kaganof (Filmmaker)
Winfried Lüdemann (Stellenbosch University)
Edwin Cameron (Constitutional Court justice, South Africa)
Willem Boshoff (Visual artist)
Kyle Shepherd (Jazz musician, composer)
Fiona Tozer, Neo Muyanga, Hendrik Hofmeyr (Composer panel)
Hans Huyssen, Theo Herbst (Composer round table)

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Review of African Leadership Academy Conference Centre in Honeydew, Johannesburg

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Jun 182013
 

Choose African Leadership Academy as your venue for your seminar, conference, company function, training, workshop, team building event, cocktail party or private function.

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Set in a tranquil environment in Honeydew only 30 minutes from Johannesburg, the campus of African Leadership Academy Conference Centre provides a relaxed atmosphere where our guests can conduct work without distractions, celebrate a special occasion or comfortably relax. The modern function and conference facilities can accommodate a group of almost any size, while attentive staff provide the services you require. Whether you come to African Leadership Academy to host your next event or just to explore the surrounding area, we will help you get the most out of our peaceful yet expansive grounds.

State-of-the-art conferencing

African Leadership Academy’s modern function and conference facilities can accommodate a group of almost any size. There are 4 conference rooms, 9 breakout rooms and a 350-seat auditorium. The outdoor spaces and sports grounds are perfect for your networking function, team building and braai. The 2 intimate dining rooms and large dining hall are suitable for your business lunch and function. African Leadership Academy offers campus-wide wireless internet, visual projector, screen, flip chart and white board in each meeting room. There’s also free parking and 24-hour security on campus.

Modern, spacious, and comfortable facilities

Auditorium: The 350-seat auditorium is ideal for large functions. The foyer is also ideal for tea breaks and networking exhibitions.

Executive Boardroom: The executive boardroom looks out over the lawns of the campus and includes a projector, wireless internet, and flipcharts.

Breakout Rooms: There are a number of meeting rooms seating between 8 and 35 people. Each room includes flipcharts, visual projector  and wireless internet.

Sports Facilities: The outdoor meeting areas, soccer field, basketball courts and tennis courts serve as perfect venues for team-building events.

Catering

The professional chef will customize a menu to according to your budget and taste. Enjoy either the main dining hall, which seats 300 guests, or the 2 intimate dining rooms, which seats up to 70 guests. African Leadership Academy’s  in-house catering service is run by an international catering company providing anything from a full menu to light snacks.

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Review of 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate in Houghton, Johannesburg

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Jun 132013
 

10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE is a 5 Star Boutique Hotel situated in the exclusive suburb of Houghton Estate, with effortless style and exquisite luxury nestled into landscaped, lush gardens.

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Only 20 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, within easy reach of the business hubs of Rosebank, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, and Sandton, and surrounded by a variety of recreational activities, 10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE is conveniently located 5 minutes away from the Rosebank Gautrain Station which links to OR Tambo International Airport, Pretoria and Sandton.

Liaising or lazing, conferencing or conversing, guests will find the hotel and its staff eagerly attentive and suitably equipped.

The chefs are always on hand to create culinary delights, from impressive dinners to lunches to “Champagne” breakfasts, be it for a special occasion or particular dietary requirement. Whether guests are looking to conduct business in tranquillity or relax in comfort, the staff and management will ensure their expectations are ever exceeded by offering ‘Gracious Living in Luxury’.

Boardrooms

The venue is well suited for those who are looking to conduct business and conferences within a service driven yet relaxed environment with excellent cuisine and style. The Clivia Room can accommodate corporate gatherings for up to 5 Guests, The Estate Boardroom up to 24 guests, and the Wisteria and Agapanthus Rooms up to 10 guests for more intimate meetings. A small business Centre is also available.

10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE offers Half Day and Full Day Boardroom Packages in light and spacious Boardrooms ideal for upmarket, exclusive, discreet and private meetings.

Presidential Suite

The luxurious Presidential Suite with 3 Luxury rooms and its own 2 private balconies is situated in the original Estate House.

The suite with spacious en suite bathroom has a separate lounge area suitable for private meetings or just relaxing in with the additional LCD Screen, independent satellite connection and “wet” bar. One balcony leads off from the master bedroom overlooking the beautiful gardens, while the other extends from the lounge area overlooking the terrace and swimming pool.

Luxury Rooms

The 11 Luxury Rooms revolve around private courtyards with soothing water features. 4 of the Luxury Rooms have their own private balconies while two of the other Luxury Rooms share a terrace area.

The spacious Luxury Rooms with en suite bathrooms, work station and sitting area are a celebration in luxurious comfort, softly decorated to create an elegant sophisticated feel with soft stylish touches reminiscent of an English country house. A serene haven, at the close of another dynamic day.

Room Amenities

Fresh Fruit on arrival in the room

LCD Screens and Speaker Docks for iPod & iPhone / Clock radio

Electronic Safe

Full Bouquet of DSTV Satellite TV

Air-Conditioning

Complimentary Limited Soft Drink Mini Bar including Mineral Water

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access

Fireplaces or Underfloor Heating

Bath and Separate Shower

Towelling robes & slippers

Personalised direct Telephone Number in Your Room

Coffee / Tea Making Station together with our Homemade Short Bread

Hairdryer

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Review of 7th Street Guest House in Melville, Johannesburg

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Jun 112013
 

7th Guest House located in the heart of Melville, Johannesburg and provides holiday and business tourists, a home away from home. Personalised boutique style rooms, with complimentary tailor made services, makes each stay at 7th Street Guesthouse an unique experience.

It is a family owned guesthouse, with 18 en suite offering each client a personalised service. Breakfast is included in the tariffs, with dinner and lunch also catered for on request. Airport pick-up and transfers are also arranged by the guesthouse owner, who is on site all day, to ensure the visitor’s personal day to day needs are catered for on an ongoing basis.

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Accommodation

All 18 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with most rooms having their own outdoor garden and entrance. Each room has its own work station, chair and dresser, fitted hair dryer, television, Wi-Fi internet access and DSTV. Tea and coffee facilities are available in all rooms, with bar fridges stocked with complimentary mineral waters, milk and juices. Bathroom and shower amenities are also provided for daily.

Facilities

  • Airport transfers
  • Bars and Restaurants in 7th Street within walking distance
  • Office Facilities
  • Braai
  • Coffee Facilities and Honesty Bar
  • Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinner
  • Internet Wi-Fi / Hotspots
  • Late night check in service
  • Daily laundry service
  • TV / DSTV Channels in all bedrooms
  • Safe and secure on-site parking
  • 24 hour security (CCTV cameras)
  • Tours can be arranged on request

Conferences

  • A fully equipped conference facility to hold at least 24 delegates with Flip charts & Stationery, Overhead projector, Proxima, Pull Down screen.
  • Corporate packages available on request, including, morning coffee & tea, lunches as well as afternoon tea and biscuits.
  • Day conferences or team building packages can be facilitated.

Functions

  • Ideal space for private functions such as Dinners, Small Weddings, Kitchen Teas, Birthday Parties etc. Catering on request.

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6th Biennial Conference of the Southern African Neurological Rehabilitation Association in Sandton, Johannesburg

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Jun 072013
 

The SANRA Conference is of interest to all healthcare professionals dealing with stroke rehabilitation patients and all patients who need neuro-rehabilitation after a debilitating event. The conference will be held on 28th to 30th August 2013 at the Hilton Hotel 138, Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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Who Should Attend?

Speech Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Psychologists
Nurses
Social Workers
Rehabilitation Doctors
Neurologists
Neurosurgeons
Psychiatrists
Biokineticists
Registrars in the field on Neurology

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Review of EES-SIYAKHA Conference Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg.

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Jun 062013
 

EES-SIYAKHA is a leading Training and Consulting firm, with expertise in all fields related to Human Resource Development, Employment Equity, BEE and Transformation. It is close to the Johannesburg, Rosebank and Sandton Central Business Districts, in the historic Parktown. Less than five minutes from the M1 Highway and a convenient distance from OR Tambo International Airport.

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The EES-SIYAKHA Conference Centre offers a choice of three upmarket, air-conditioned, well-equipped meeting rooms and a range of competitively priced whole or half day conference packages.

All prices include standard conference equipment and venue hire. The conference packages can be structured to meet your organisational needs, and they cater for all specific dietary requirements. Complimentary notepads, pens and mints are provided. They have a separate lunch and tea room where one can relax and talk to fellow delegates.

EES-SIYAKHA is within easy reach of Johannesburg’s many entertainment, sporting and historical destinations. Johannesburg Zoo and Zoo Lake are close by, with a wide variety of restaurants in the character-filled suburbs of Greenside, Melville, Parkview and Parkhurst. The conference centre is also only a short drive from Johannesburg’s well known shopping malls.

It provides the perfect setting for seminars, workshops, smaller conferences, as well as client briefings, board meetings, power breakfasts and more intimate brain-storming or team building sessions.

Standard Conference equipment included in the package includes:

  • Markers and Erasers
  • Large White Screen
  • Digitial Surround Sound System
  • Flips Charts and White Boards with Pens
  • CD and DVD Players
  • Power Points
  • Floor Pedestal

Equipment available on Request:

  • Television and Video
  • Overhead Projector

Specialised equipment can be hired at reasonable prices.

Layouts

The boardroom can accommodate 16 delegates, and the other two rooms can be set up in these layouts to suit your requirements:

U-Shape Classroom Cinema
Karee 26 30 60
Kooboo 24 26 45
Kuni 16   (Boardroom) – –

 

Conference Packages

Full day Packages

Combo platter package includes:
Arrival tea and coffee
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Midafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits

Light meal package includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Light meal options with dessert
Midafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits

Normal meal package includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Lunch with dessert
Midafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits

Half Day Package

Package includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Full lunch with dessert

Half Day Package without lunch

Package  includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries

Breakfast Package

Package includes:
Hot breakfast items, pastries, tea and coffee

Cocktail Package

Package includes:
A selection of hot and cold snacks served on platters

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Sandton Conference Venues

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Jun 032013
 

The upmarket suburb of Sandton has become Gauteng’s conference destination of choice and Johannesburg’s most esteemed corporate address.  World class conference venues have been established in Sandton to accommodate the increase of conferencing activity in this fast growing city.

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The shift of the Gauteng’s economic focus from the Johannesburg CBD to Sandton  has caused it to become the new premier business hub of the province. Most of the A-grade office space previously reserved for the Johannesburg city centre can now be found in Sandton. In the late 1990’s,  the Johannesburg Stock Exchange relocated to Sandton.

Being only 25 km from Gauteng’s OR Tambo International Airport, Sandton is ideally located for business travellers, government or international delegates alike. The new Gautrain has made life easy for conference and event organisers in Gauteng, with delegates safely and quickly transported to and from the airport.

Sandton has a truly cosmopolitan feel to it which permeates through its international hotels, conference venues, exhibition centres and leisure destination. Facilities are available for small to large business meetings, seminars, corporate events, team building events and functions. Sandton is home to some of the largest conference centres in Africa hosting trade shows, exhibitions and international conferences. Many of the conference venues provide their own accommodation, but if not, there are bound to be an accommodation venue within walking distance of any conference venue in Sandton.

Here are some popular conference venues in Sandton:

  • A combination of rustic style, modern facilities and exceptional service makes Stillpoint Country Manor the perfect conferencing venue. The hotel offers five different venues, catering for a variety of functions from leading trade and corporate conferences, audio-visual presentations and exhibitions, formal banquets and weddings, to smaller board meetings and intimate cocktail parties. The function coordinators at the venue are highly experienced in assisting the organization of events, with minimum fuss and maximum service. All-inclusive packages can be created to suit your conference, including AV equipment, refreshment breaks and accommodation if required.
  • Close to main highways and the Gautrain station, Faircity Quatermain Hotel is a welcome retreat. The Falstaff Superior Boutique Hotel is a superbly appointed and intimate Country-Style hotel located in the heart of Sandton. The Falstaff is well equipped for conferences and business meetings, offering 2 conferencing venues with the capacity to seat 25 delegates school-room style, and 30 delegates cinema-style. Both venues are air-conditioned, with plentiful natural light.
  • The conference facilities at Southern Sun Sandton are endorsed by the hotel’s Signature Conference status and offer 15 superb on-site meeting rooms. The event facilities at the venue can cater for intimate board meetings of 4 delegates to a cocktail function for 1200 guests. Conference arrangements are managed by an efficient banqueting team that can assist in theming your function, planning specialised menus and managing your event from start to finish without a glitch. For larger venues, the Sandton Sun offers direct access to the world renowned Sandton Convention Centre, via a skywalk.
  • Original art, ergonomically designed furniture and high-tech facilities make the Melrose Arch Hotel Business Centre the perfect world-class setting for highly effective executive meetings and conferences. The centre offers modern boardrooms, full secretarial and business services, a PC with printer, ISDN lines and two Internet kiosks. The pool area is on the same level as the conference floor, making it the perfect setting for tea breaks. The Business Centre is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The extensive conferencing, banqueting and events facilities at the Saxon Hotel are all designed with the latest state-of-the-art electronics built in to cater for both corporate and private functions. Conferences are held in the Convention Lounge, which caters for a large number of delegates, as well as in the 30-seater tiered Auditorium, which is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology for high quality presentations and video conferencing. Boardroom-style conferencing is hosted in the dining library, and two additional boardrooms provide ample accommodation for executive conferencing for up to thirty delegates. Delegates are furnished with the finest conferencing accessories.
  • Set in tranquil gardens, the Cedar Park Hotel & Conference Centre offers a superb venue for conferencing, training programmes, weddings and functions, with accommodation in air-conditioned townhouse styled apartments. They have eight conference facilities that can accommodate from 10 to 700 delegates. Equipment available include Overhead Projector, Screen, Flipchart, White Board & Koki Pens, Pens, Notepaper and Name Place, Mineral Water, Cordials and Mints, Free Parking & Wireless Internet Connection.

These are just a small selection of the conference venues in Sandton and you will easily find many more quality venues. Although you are in the center of South Africa’s business hub, you will find that most of the venues here have a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere to enhance your business conferencing experience.

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The Westcliff Conference Venue in Sandton

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Mar 182013
 

The Westcliff Conference Venue in Sandton

Today we are reviewing The Westcliff Conference Venue in Sandton. Situated on a cliffside in the tranquil area of historic Westcliff, this conference venue offers visitors a rural atmosphere right in the middle of Sandton, Johannesburg’s new business hub. The venue’s swimming pool and private terraces looks out over the adjacent zoological gardens where animals can often be spotted.

The venue is situated on a Cliffside, allowing for resort-style design with stunning panoramic views of Johannesburg’s tree-filled northern suburbs. The Westcliff Conference Venue is conveniently located only 22km from the O.R.Tambo International Airport and within easy reach of several shopping malls. A team of resident gardeners maintain the magnificently manicured gardens of The Westcliff Conference Venue. The gardens abound with beautiful roses, flowerbeds and lush greenery interspersed with cobbled pathways, courtyards and water features.

The events team at The Westcliff will ensure that your function, conference or business meeting at the venue runs smoothly. There is a variety of venues which can be tailored according to your need. Each of the venues is equipped to handle a wide variety of events. The Jacaranda Hill Conference Centre is a self-contained, multi-tiered building with state-of-the-art catering facilities that can seat up 120 people in a banquet set up and up to 200 people for a cocktail reception. The venue also has several smaller rooms for business meetings.

The Jacaranda Hill Conference Centre at The Westcliff features a ramp that gives vehicles access to the conference hall, making it ideal for product launches and spectacular events. The conference centre features modern audio visual and IT equipment alongside elegant interior finishes and furnishings. It is positioned next the Business Wing of The Westcliff, which offers delegates full access to the executive services offered by the fully equipped Business Centre. The Business wing has 30 guest rooms catering specifically for conference delegates and business travellers. The Business Centre Lounge is located within the Business Wing. This facility offers office convenience away from the office, with highly trained staff at hand to assist.

The Westcliff Hotel is currently actively involved in three local charities, The Hope School for Physically Disabled Children, The Princess Alice Adoption Home and the Zoo Lake Users Committee.  They also support the Hotels Housing Trust which loans money donated by hotel guests to housing projects for the homeless. This trust currently supports the Habitat for Humanity project which enables local and international volunteers to help build houses for South Africans who have previously lacked adequate shelter for their families.

In 2008, The Westcliff started its own Worm Farm, with all leftover food scraps and organic matter fed to special earthworms. The food scraps and organic matter are processed by the earthworms turning it into fertiliser. The conference venue replaced all candescent globes with energy-saving bulbs and has also upgraded the heater pumps for all four swimming pools on the estate with the latest technology.

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Tips for Hosting Your Most Successful Conference Ever

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Mar 112013
 

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Whether you have been organizing conferences for many years or whether it is your first time organizing a conference, you want your conference to be an enormous success. There are some key parts in a conference that can make or break the success of a conference. In this article,  we will have a look at some tips for hosting your most successful conference ever.

First Impressions
As in most things in live, first impressions are extremely valuable. Post friendly and well informed staff members at all the entrances of the conference venue to greet the delegates. These greeters will also be able to give delegates directions to the registration desk and answer any other questions that the delegates may have.

Conference Registration Desk
Make sure that the registration desk is organized and efficient as this will ensure that delegates have a positive feeling towards the rest of the conference. To ensure that delegates can be efficiently attended to, it is a good idea to organize the registration material alphabetically before the delegates start arriving for the conference. There should be at all times a sufficient number of staff at the registration table.

Variety in the Schedule
The conference schedule should include enough variety to cater to the needs of all delegates. Not everybody wants to sit and listen to speakers the whole day. Make provision for networking sessions, workshops, lessons and breakout sessions in your conference schedule.

Assign Ushers
The main conference room or larger breakaway rooms should have ushers assigned to them. These ushers should show delegates to their seats and make sure that all the seats are filled. Ushers help avoid situations where registered members do not have seats in the conference room.

Networking
For many conference goers,  the networking opportunities at a conference is immensely valuable. Include enough dedicated networking events in the conference schedule to ensure that there is ample opportunity for delegates to make new connections. Meals and breaks between sessions are good opportunities to provide time for networking.

Element of Surprise
Delegates will have a rough idea about what to expect during the conference. Make your conference memorable by adding some unexpected elements to the conference experience. This can be in the form of unexpected gifts and snacks or even a guest appearance by a celebrity.

Conference Speakers
The speakers at your conference should not all be celebrities but should include speakers who are experts in a field relating to the theme of the conference. People attending conferences are looking for lessons which can be practically applied and not just theoretical in nature.  Whether the speakers are industry heavyweights or not it is crucial that they are able to inspire, educate and motivate people.

Post Staff All Around the Conference Venue
It is essential to have friendly staff members posted all around the conference venue to answer questions and give advice on which sessions to attend. These staff members should be easily identifiable through t-shirts, caps or other branded items.

Sit Down Areas
Place lounge furniture throughout the conference venue for people to sit down between sessions. Delegates can use these areas to check their emails, have conversations, make new connections and do new business.

Promotional Objects
If you plan to give out promotional objects make sure these are objects that can be used at the conference. Things such as notepads, USB drives and mobile charges are good ideas for promotional objects at conferences.

Visuals and Music
Visuals, graphics and music can enhance the conference experience in a major way. These elements not only spark interest and create excitement but can also provide useful information to conference delegates. If possible use digital signs as they can be changed throughout the day.

Scheduling Conference Sessions
Schedule sessions in such a manner that lessons learned in earlier conference sessions can be applied to sessions and workshops later in the day. Sessions should start strategically, becoming more tactical towards the end of the conference when the implantation of the theory should be explained.

These are some tips we could think of for hosting a successful conference, can you think of some more to add?

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