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Human Resources Development Expo 2009
Post Show Press Release

New home success for Africa’s HR, training, lifelong development show

Building on a foundation of ten successful years, the new look Human Resources Development Expo (HRDE) at its new home, the internationally recognised Sandton Convention Centre, attracted just over 3,000 visitors – an increase over last year of almost 1,000 visitors – and enabled exhibitors to connect with both new and existing customers, whilst networking with industry colleagues.

Says Lydia Labuschagne, Exhibition Manager for HRDE at organisers Specialised Exhibitions: ”Responding to feedback from an exhibitors survey after last year’s show, the focus of HRDE was expanded to incorporate additional aspects of Human Resources alongside the well-supported training and development segment, in addition to highlighting aspects of lifelong learning, corporate wellness and life skills.”

“There was also overwhelming support for a change of venue, and the response to moving to the Sandton Convention Centre has been excellent from both visitors and exhibitors,” she says.

Patience Kadisang, Account Executive at Le Mark Training and Development described the event as “an excellent atmosphere to market our products and services to existing and potential clients, providing great exposure for Le Mark.” And, ”An excellent HRDE,” said Karen Gray, Director at G&K Gray Training, “with some very good leads.”

Phillips Neunes, Business Development Executive at Rewardsco said the show had been “extremely informative” and they had received a “number of quality leads”. Enjoying the Speakers Corner as part of the event, Natalie Fraser, Executive: Operations, APSO, also described it as a “good opportunity to network.”

“Superb experience,“ said Mark Samonitz, CEO at Accounting Comes Alive, “with great traffic and contact with potential new customers.” BMT College, first time exhibitors at the show, agreed: “we really enjoyed the experience,” said Zelda Reyneke, Public Relations Manager, “it put us in touch with potential new customers and it was also good for networking with industry colleagues. We’ll be back.”

Joyce Baloyi, Operations Manager HCD at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research said it was an “Excellent Experience!” And Bryan Abrahams, Corporate Consultant, Damelin felt the same: “This was an awesome and constructive exhibition. We’ll definitely be here again next year.”

“It was great to see that the changes we implemented were so positively accepted,“ says Labuschagne. “HRDE is a show that has at its heart a vision to support growth in this important sector. The skills shortage remains critical in South Africa and we want to continue to play a role in supporting skills and personal development.”

 
 
 
 
 
 



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