The 5th Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX) will be one of the events of 2017 that will be remembered and talked about – that was the message after the recent meeting of the SWAITEX Executive Committee.
This year, says the Dome’s SWAITEX events co-ordinator, Romona Poulton, the Dome is assisting the NCCI to bring the best SWAITEX experience to date.
“SWAITEX will be held at The Dome again, and 2017’s theme is: ‘Embracing Innovation and Technology’. SWAITEX will run from 11 to 14 October this year.”
“More than 70 stalls have been confirmed, and SWAITEX will host several new focus points. But we have ensured that we can accommodate up to 150 exhibitors. People have until 31 August to book their spot.”
Poulton, who has been involved with the organising of a couple of major events in Dubai and who feels very passionate about SWAITEX 2017, says they have been working around the clock to ensure that everything will be in place, and perfectly so.
Over the past four years SWAITEX have hosted exhibitors comprising of the Mining, Finance, Tourism, Transport, Medical, and Energy, Education, Logistic, Public Services and Commercial and Retail industries. There has also been strong representation from the SME, Sports, Wine and Décor, Catering, Construction and Outdoor sectors.
Everybody is working hard to bring more stakeholders on board from multiple industries who haven’t participated before, such as infrastructure, medical and the financial sector.
Poulton says, at the moment, the main focus is on the SWAITEX Gala Fundraising Dinner, that will be held at the Dome Conference Centre on 16 September.
Around 300 people will be able to attend the 2017 Gala event, which promises to be an unforgettable affair. Tables and/or individual tickets can be bought.
“Our Gala Dinner Theme this year, is On Safari – to echo and celebrate the wonderful assets of our unique country and region. Great food, great company, great live music will make for a very special evening.”