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Sponsor Information

This portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for everything required as an exhibitor in the lead up to the event including:

  • Venue & Hotel Information
  • Shipping Instructions
  • Stand Package Information
  • Approved Exhibition Suppliers
  • Attendee Pass Registration (Nb: speaker registrations will be handled by the conference producer)

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the event team

OPERATIONS
Charlotte Mellor
 
PRODUCTION/CONTENT
Caroline Mubima
MARKETING
Leatitia van Straten
 
SALES
Eddy Mlambo 
 

Important Dates

Upon Contract Signature:

  • If you haven't already done so, please send us a high res copy of your logo for Signage and Website: Please provide your logo in EPS/PNG/JPEG format.
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8th May:

  • Stand Package Artwork Submission deadline to Hott3D (for all exhibitors who have chosen to have a stand built for them. Please refer to Stand Packages below.
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15 May:

  • Attendee list to be released to sponsors including attendees' names, job titles and companies. Corinium must have received full payment before the list can be provided. 
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18th May:

  • Deadline for AV & Furniture orders. If you wish to order any AV or furniture for your stand, please refer to the preferred supplier details tab on the right.
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  • Deadline for ordering lead scanners. 
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22nd May: 
 
  • Deadline for registering sponsor attendee passes. See use the link on the right to register your attendees. 
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26th May:
 
  • Deliveries to the venue - not before this date.
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31st May:
 
  • -The collection of materials from the venue post event.
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5th June:
 
  • -Final Attendee List to be sent from Charlotte by EOD. This list will include full contact details for all those attendees who have “opted in” and the names, job titles, and company names for anyone who hasn’t.

Stand Packages

The standard space-only stand package includes the following:

  - 3x2m exhibit space (unless otherwise stated in your contract)
  - 1 x Tressle Table 
  - 2 x Chairs
  - 1 x Power socket access (please bring a min 2m extension cord)
  - Complimentary Wi-Fi

You are permitted to erect pop-up banners, backdrops, display screens, etc. provided that you do not exceed your allocated space and/or 2.5m in height.

Most of our exhibitors opt to have a stand built for them by the Datacon preferred stand builder Hott3D. This is an extremely convenient, cost effective and time-saving solution resulting in a slick-looking well branded stand. Please click on this link to see the package options - these are available in all stand sizes. If you wish to enquire about costs of the various packages please contact Charlotte Mellor.

Shipping Information

Any items you wish to send to the venue should be clearly labelled. Please use the below format: 
 
EVENT: Datacon Africa, 30-31 May - Corinium
Company Name: ..........................................................
Onsite Contact Name: ...............................................
Century City Conference Centre,
Hall D
4 Energy Ln, Century City,
Cape Town,
7446, South Africa

Timings

Setup

Monday 29th May

The exhibition will be held in Hall D.

Exhibitors can access their booth to set-up from

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.

Exhibitors can also arrive from 7am on Tuesday 30th May but all stands MUST be ready for main conference delegates arrival at 8:00am.

Breakdown

Wednesday 31st May

Exhibition breakdown will begin at 4.30 pm after the afternoon networking break.

Exhibitors to vacate their stand area by 6pm.

Please note, exhibitors are responsible for setting up and breaking down their own booths.

Event Timings

 

Focus Day, Monday 29th May (access to Focus Day Sponsors only)
Registration & Networking: 08:00 am
Conference: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Main Conference Day 1, Tuesday 30th May
Registration & Networking: 8:00 am
Conference: 8:50 am - 5:30 pm
Drinks Reception: 5.30 - 6.30pm
 
Main Conference Day 2, Wednesday 31st May
Registration & Networking: 8:00 am
Conference: 8:50 am - 5:00 pm