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Setting The Stage For African Exhibition Venues in 2025 - with Adele Hartdegen

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In this episode of the Africa Event Connect Podcast, host Projeni Pather welcomes Adele Hartdegen, CEO of the Johannesburg Expo Centre and Dogan Exhibitions, to discuss how 2024 transformed the face of exhibitions in South Africa.

Adele shares the venue’s journey into new sectors, the impact of African partnerships, and the international insights guiding their growth. Listen in for a front-row seat to the innovations, trends, and strategic moves set to shape the industry heading into 2025.
30 Dec 2024 English South Africa Business · Management

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