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Frequently Asked Questions

  QUESTION: What can one expect from the show?

ANSWER:
Having received some valuable feedback from last year's exhibitors, we've added more items to the show to make it more experiential, engaging and captivating. Examples of these additions are:

  • Speaker Slot @ The Speakers' Corner
  • Sponsor giveaway/s to be given out @ The Speakers' corner
  • Branded panel @ The Speakers' Corner
  • Delegate Lounge Branded Panel
  • Sponsor Gift bags (You provide the bags with gifts for all visitors. You can include branded material inside as well to promote your company)
  • Run a full or half day workshop @ the expo (brand your company and expertise)

 

 

QUESTION: What sort of 'vibe' can one experience?

ANSWER:
Please follow this link and view the video from last year's The Star HR Summit & Expo 2010 to get the full extent of the visitors experience at the show

  QUESTION: Does the stand come standard with furniture as part of the package?

ANSWER:
No. this needs to be ordered or arranged separately by the exhibitor. We have an arrangement with the official contractor who builds the show where exhibitors can place orders for furniture through them.

  QUESTION: What marketing and exposure is being done for the event?

ANSWER:

  • Target expansion- new areas
  • Dedicated Radio campaigns for 702 & Jacaranda
  • More street pole-ads
  • More exhibitor involvement
  • More media partners
  • More dedicated adverts in The Star
  • More competitions for visitors
  • Revamp of the HRDE website
  • Streamlining some of the processes in the HRDE Exhibitor Catalogue so that forms can be filled-in and submitted on-line
  • Event has been moved to a more prominent location at the venue

  QUESTION: What is my stand number?

ANSWER:
This should be indicated on the contract which you signed. You can request this however from the sales person with whom you have been liaising till this point or you can contact the Operations Department: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  QUESTION: How and where do we find the manual?

ANSWER:
The manual will be placed online and will comprise of both PDF downloading and online forms submission capabilities. The intention being to improve the user-friendliness and time efficiency in this leg of the process for the event, as well as reduce paper wastage. An email notification will go out as soon as the manual is ready with a link to direct the exhibitor to it. Please ensure that the Organiser is always kept up to date with changes in contact details to ensure you receive these important notifications.

  QUESTION: Must I read the whole manual?

ANSWER:
Exhibitors who don't take the time to read the manual from start to finish find that they get incredibly confused and stressed, ultimately resulting in sending information off to the incorrect recipients causing much confusion and undue stress for themselves. Certain content IS compulsory to read and it's imperative that the exhibitor understands that an event of this nature needs to follow very particular and strict safety and security regulations with the city council. Do familiarize yourself with all the information in the manual that relates to you so that when queries do arise, they will be few and focused.

  QUESTION: How do I place orders?

ANSWER:
When you receive the manual, the forms for placing orders for various services and items will be located at the back of the manual.

  QUESTION: Who must I submit my forms to?

ANSWER:
Planning and designing of an expo stand requires thought, thus we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the contents section first (at the front of the manual) and then proceed onto the forms which will each clearly indicate in the top right corner who to submit the form to when completed. As there are various suppliers involved in the production of such an event, different services are provided by different suppliers.

  QUESTION: What accommodation is near the venue of the event as I'm coming from out-of-town?

ANSWER:
Please visit http://www.saconvention.co.za/Accommodation.asp for recommended accommodation in close proximity to the event venue.

  QUESTION: Who do we pay what to?

ANSWER:
Each form will indicate the company with which you dealing for that service. The person indicated on each respective form should have queries directed to them regarding the services you have requested from them.

  QUESTION: Will the exhibitors be furnished with the show visitors contact detail post event?

ANSWER:
Due to the recently implemented Consumer Protection Act we have now placed an item on the pre-registration form whereby show visitors can indicate whether they are happy for exhibitors to contact them post event or not - once the visitor database is finalized after the show we'll furnish the exhibitors with the details who indicated this is fine to do so.

  QUESTION: What can I do before the event to market myself?

ANSWER:
This is called pre-event marketing, and it is crucial that all exhibitors take this plan of action on wholeheartedly and with full responsibility. It is important to remember that the Organiser of this event markets the event as a whole, representing all the participants - it's your job to differentiate yourself further. Each month exhibitors can expect to receive an e-shot detailing both marketing and logistical tips in how to fully utilize their time and efforts in getting the most ROI back in the long-term from participating in this event.

Being an exhibitor requires a roadmap for the months preceding and following on after the event- the event is where you make your presence known with the most impact, but the before is where the preparation is laid, and the after is where the rewards are reaped and re-sewn for future business.