TOP 8 EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS FOR 2022 & 2023
The global pandemic had a resounding impact on the $1.5 trillion worldwide events industry. The past two years witnessed a swifter and heavier dependency on technology, with more and more organizations embracing online platforms in light of social distancing and lockdown norms. Event planners had...
5 BIG EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS YOU SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR IN 2021
2020 pushed a majority of the predictions of event industry trends down the drain. It was the year filled with change and not so pleasant surprises. And while the adoption of many trends was accelerated due to COVID-19 and the resultant restrictions, many others expected trends...
PLANNING FOR 2021 EVENT SUCCESS
EVENT PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER Unexpected and unprecedented. For meeting and event planners, 2020 has been unlike any other year. While you plan every day for the unknown, the “new normal” you’re facing has been met with cancellation, re-scheduling, strong pivots from...
Do not let the risk of Malaria ruin your African adventure
There are so many wonderful destinations in Africa aimed at delivering that once-in-a-lifetime adventure of a safari into the wilderness. But so many of these destinations are plagued by malaria and could cause some rather unpleasant consequences if not addressed. The obvious choice is to...
Our Client, a Global Leader in Pet Health
#SolutionsGroupEvents was so proud to have been associated with our Client, a global leader in pet health nutrition for the launch of a new and highly anticipated range of 5 new liquid products dedicated to hospitalised cats and dogs. Our Client is always at the forefront of...
BEST BUDGETING PRACTICES
Don’t let a small budget limit your event! We just can’t help but think about money in the events industry i.e. budgets, how to save, how to get the best bang for your buck etc. As planners, we’re the liaisons who usher our clients’ goals and imaginative...
6 WAYS TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AT YOUR NEXT FULL DAY OR JUST A QUICK LUNCH TIME MEETING
How to make over your Day conference session or lunch time meeting into a productivity power lunch. Whether your attendees need to ideate, produce, decide or educate - lunch meetings are a great option for busy co-workers, clients and corporate boards alike. Conducting a meeting over...
African Pride Arabella Hotel and Spa
African Pride Arabella Hotel and Spa was the venue of choice for a fantastic high profile Surgical industry Summit recently. The Clients discussed cutting edge subjects with the best of speakers available in the industry and worked extremely hard in extremely pleasant surroundings! ...
Purple is our new blue for this week!
You’re not going to believe us.. but Durban is clearly our go to place at this point in time! We are proud to share another beautiful and successful Client event. Solutions Group were privileged to work on this event which had resounding successes and attendances. ...
Monroe Workshop Bedfordview
Our motor industry client Monroe recently held extensive workshops for their customers at a Bedfordview hotel which suited the brief completely. We had an international trainer and speaker for the intensive 3 days of workshopping for various target audiences amongst their customer base and we were...
13th INTEREST CONFERENCE
Known as the “African CROI” the INTEREST Conference brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research in Africa to share pivotal findings, promote collaboration, and transfer experiences across several fields and many continents. The conference showcased cutting edge knowledge in the diagnosis...
Canon Collins Conferencing in Cape Town
The recent Canon Collins Trust Scholars Conference held in Cape Town at Webber Wentzels fantastic conferencing facilities at the Cape Town Convention Centre was a resounding success with a huge turn out of key students and Alumnae. The over arching theme “Challenging Boundaries. Claiming Rights” was...
Top 3 Event Concept Ideas That Will Blow Your Attendees Away
Solutions Group has been planning and executing events for a very long time. As veterans of the industry, we can say with certainty that people are seeking memorable experiences. Here are our top 3 selected ideas: 1. Silent Conferences Silent Conferences are a growing trend and worth investigating...
The Correct Metrics For Measuring Corporate Event Success
It’s really important to have some form of measurement in place to determine your event success. To successfully accomplish this you need to make sure you use the correct metrics. 1. Confirm your event type Determine the type of event you’re hosting. Is it a B2B conference,...