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ABN Event Productions

ABN Event Productions is a global event management company, founded in 2011, organizing and producing some of the African continent's most notable awards, conferences, top-tier networking and corporate events. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, ABN Event Productions operates from offices in Rwanda and Nigeria and specialises in delivering end-to-end event management.

ABN Event Productions designs and delivers remarkable events from South Korea to Egypt, Rwanda to Nigeria, Mauritius to Switzerland and South Africa. ABN Event Productions is privileged to advise a wide range of clients, including governments, international organizations, and associations on events that target business in and for Africa, with a unique amplification offering into Television, Print and the Digital Space through a unique relationship with leading financial media brands CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa. ABN Event Productions has hosted many prominent names from Hollywood Celebrities to Heads of State, Captains of Industry, Senior Government Officials, United Nations Program Heads and more!

Strategic Consulting

With a team of creative thinkers from online, television, publishing, marketing and events backgrounds, ABN Event Productions is able to assist clients in devising the right strategy to deliver a holistic event experience that is both original and pertinent to their target market.

Event Design

From 3D stage design, to lighting, special effects, audio and visuals to table settings, invitations and communication, ABN Event Productions is able to deliver a full turn-key solution and offer a bespoke event look and feel.

Content Management

Through a close relationship with internationally recognised business media brands FORBES AFRICA, CNBC Africa, ABN Event Productions is able to advise clients and facilitate thought leaders for a panel discussion, keynote speakers for an opening address and suitable MC’s to ensure the flow of an event, which will best suit any discussion or business function.

Production and Logistics

From an intimate 30 seater engagement session to a 1000 seater gala dinner award ceremony, ABN Event Productions is able to manage all production and logistic needs on time and in budget, working with only the best venues and third-party suppliers in the business.

Guest Management

As a full event management solution, our clients events are in capable hands. From the event’s website and management, to fielding RSVPs, ticketing and on-site registration, access control and VVIP assistance, be it a Head of State, Minister or Hollywood Celebrity.

Media and Digital Amplification

Through our relationship with the continents two most respected business media brands FORBES AFRICA and CNBC Africa, ABN Event Productions can offer clients a one-stop solution for events with a multi-media component, taking a brands message across the continent and globally. No event is complete without social media engagement. ABN Event Productions is equipped and seasoned in bringing your event alive online

Entertainment Booking

Having worked with a range of notable artists from Freshly Ground to Kyle Deutsch, Distruction Boyz to the more classical Muses, ABN Event Productions can secure entertainment suitable for any occasion, to bring about just the right ambiance for an intimate dinner or end of year function.

Forward-Thinking Security

ABN Event Productions has hosted many prominent names from Hollywood Celebrities to Heads of State, Captains of Industry, Senior Government Officials and United Nations Program Heads, and with this, understands the unique security needs that are required for this level of guest.

This understanding, filters down into even the most boutique events, ensuring both guests and VIP’s are safe and comfortable.

Tailored Cuisine and Beverages

Food and drinks are an integral part of hosting any event and the execution of everything from filling canapes, sensational starters, marvelous mains or decadent desserts, is part of the experience.

From artisanal mixologists crafting bespoke welcome cocktails to a plated main-course with an element of theatre, ABN Event Productions is able to bring together any foodies fantasy or ensure all major dietary requirements are catered for.

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Latest News

Our blog with the latest updates from ABN Event Productions

NAOMI CAMPBELL ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINE SPEAKER FOR THE 2019 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA LEADING WOMEN SUMMIT

Supermodel, Philanthropist, Activist and Cultural Innovator Naomi Campbell, will headline this year’s FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, hosted by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, taking place at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on International Women’s Day - Friday, 8 March.

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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN TAKE TOP HONOURS AT THE 2019 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA AWARDS

It was an elegant evening of grace and glamour as a selection of the continent’s most influential women in business, sports, science, entertainment and leadership received recognition at the prestigious FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards inaugural gala dinner held at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Friday, 8 March.

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NKOSAZANA DLAMINI-ZUMA JOINS SPEAKER PANEL FOR 2019 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA LEADING WOMEN SUMMIT

The esteemed speaker line-up for this year’s FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit (#LWS2019KZN) will include former Chairperson of the African Union Commission and South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

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Summit speaker line-up empowered by Former Miss Universe

Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, will form part of this year’s notable speaker line-up at the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government.

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Six Economists. Six Months

SECURE YOUR SEAT AND GET A CONSENSUS VIEW AT THIS INSIGHTFUL BREAKFAST EVENT UNPACKING SOUTH AFRICA: THE NEXT SIX MONTHS ON 29 JUNE 2017 IN SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG.

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AABLA 2017 Nominations Open

The All Africa Business Leader Awards (AABLA™) 2017 nominations are now open. Please visit www.aablawards.com to nominate your business leader.

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 CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Challenge Returns to Raise Money for Media Bursaries

JOHANNESBURG, 14 September 2016: CNBC Africa, a leader in business and finance news on the continent, will hold its annual Corporate Golf Challenge, on 12 October, at the Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg.

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Leading Women Summit 2016 – Highlights

We have uploaded a new video, which we wanted to share with you! Please take a moment to look back at the 2016 Leading Woman Summit Presented by MTN Business in Association with Forbes Woman Africa, which was held at Summer Place in March 2016. Feel free to share this link on social media and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Clients

Some of the brands and organisations ABN Event Productions has had the pleasure of working with.

Afreximbank


AFREXIMBANK

Standard Chartered


STANDARD CHARTERED

Siemens


SIEMENS

Philips


PHILIPS

Brand South Africa


BRAND SOUTH AFRICA

Diageo


DIAGEO

Hollard


HOLLARD

IDC


IDC

Jaguar Land Rover


JAGUAR LAND ROVER

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