28-30 March 2023, Century City Conference Centre and Precinct, Cape Town.
TO many who have attended conferences and exhibitions over the years, they all seem to follow the same pattern – just the size and duration that differs.
This one however is different and promises to be a radical and welcome departure from the same old.
Staged by expert events manager Lynn Chamier, with more than 36 years in the events business, her vision for this event takes climate change, recycling and sustainability to its logical conclusion – even delegate’s name cards will be made from recycled paper and embedded with seeds that can be planted after the event!
Lynn describes the experience as ‘Africa’s inaugural climate change event’, which brings together not only government officials, experts and purveyors of sustainable technology, but also the general public – as climate change affects us all. Entrance is free for the entire three days to the expo and climate change village Experience!
Conference
“I have assembled a committee of specialists and experts from affected industries to advise on the composition of this high level conference, who and from where speakers will be drawn, not only from South Africa but from countries that make up the African continent” explains Lynn. “A feature of the conference will be a report back on COP 27 – the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. We realise the importance of this event and many will likely be deterred from attending due to cost considerations, but here, they can get the key take aways!”
Exhibition
“Our exhibition will be like no other, and has pricked the interest of a broad range of commercial and financial entities – from leading banks, major retailers Pick n Pay, starts ups like Curbon, Technology partner SAP keen to show off their green credentials and Electric vehicle manufacturers such as Jaguar Land Rover who want to display their programme of sustainability to a largely unknowing public.
“The usual large scale displays are banned on environmental grounds – often wastefully constructed and then discarded after the event – in favour of a range of shell schemes designed by local entrepreneur Xanita and made from recycled cardboard and delivered flat pack style in a box. After the event, the stand can be reused up to 14 times or can be donated to needy charities or NGO’s – nothing is wasted!
Experience
“Running alongside the conference and exhibition will be what we call ‘The Village’, designed to create an environment where the public and delegates can experience climate change, engage with suppliers, creatives and like-minded individuals, educate themselves on sustainable living and evolve into climate change champions to be part of the change! Activities will include:
- Recycled art installations
- Outdoor EV mobility park display
- Local recycled goods and art vendors
- Intaka island tours
- Sustainable building tours
- Gin and wine tasting
- Park run
- Eco and sustainable goods night market
- Sustainable living talks on understanding
– solar power
– wind Power
– water harvesting
– composting and aquaculture
“All in all, a completely novel experience awaits!”
For more information visit: www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za
