Decorex Joburg 2015

Africa’s finest décor, design and lifestyle expo
Event Dates
2015-08-06 - 2015-08-10
Exhibitors
750
Floor Size
23000
Attendees
55000
Event contact title
Visitor Relations
Event contact first name
Marisa
Event contact last name
Rissel
Email
marisa@thebereed.co.za
Event contact telephone number
+2711 549 8300
Description
NEW TRADE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AT DECOREX JOBURG 2015 Extensive new opportunities for both exhibitors and trade visitors to Decorex Joburg to widen their business network have been announced by the organisers of Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition. Decorex Joburg, which now includes 100% Design South Africa, runs from 6th to 10th August 2015 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The new trade programme takes place over the first two days of the exhibition. Decision makers and buyers in the following industry sectors are invited to form part of the trade programme: Architecture, Building Contracting and Specification, Furniture Supply and Manufacturers, Hospitality Buying, Interior Decoration and Design, Landscaping, Online Retail, Product Design, Property Development, Retail Buying, Spatial Planning, Tradesman and Installers, Visual Merchandising and Styling.are invited to register now on www.decorex.co.za as a trade visitor. The two-day programme includes a first ever trade-only preview morning at Decorex Joburg and 100% Design South Africa on Thursday 6th August 2015 from 10am to 1pm. This preview provides a platform for key industry players, VIP’s and media to engage with exhibitors in a professional and focused environment. Decorex Joburg and 100% Design South Africa will open to the public at 1pm. In addition to the trade-only preview, all trade registered to attend will have the opportunity to participate in the on-line business matchmaking programme. This pro-active, pre-show platform provides access to the profiles of businesses as they are signed up, as well as the opportunity to select exactly who to meet at the event itself. The business matchmaking programme is designed to give exhibitors and trade visitors the opportunity to meet and engage on a one-on-one basis. Architecture + Interior Design Africa is the only paid for element in the trade programme, a conference which is aimed at inspiring conversations and teachings in the fields of architecture, interiors and building with a particular focus on Africa. Presented by industry professionals who have successfully established themselves within the Southern African and African market, the talks will be of interest to the interior design, architecture and building industries. Speakers will deal with subjects like design and development, as well as sharing key business knowledge and highlighting creative collaborations in Africa. The speaker line-up will be unveiled in due course. All trade visitors who form part of the programme and those who attend the conference will also be invited to join exhibitors at a networking cocktail function on Friday afternoon, 7th August 2015.
Partner Voices
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