THE BEAT
STORIES FROM WE ARE AFRICA, THE AFRICAN CONTINENT & AROUND THE GLOBE
As the inaugural Conservation Lab un-conference comes to a close, we reflect on the lessons learned about teamwork and look forward to a collaborative future.
Now in its third year, the 2016 We Are Africa Conference is without doubt our most exciting yet. That’s why we chose the iconic Cape Town City Hall to house our tribe on the opening day of this year’s event.
The energy from our tribe here in Cape Town is palpable and we can’t wait to harness it at tonight’s Cocktail Party at Cape Town City Hall, co-hosted by Wilderness Safaris.
We’ve partnered with Taj Cape Town to make sure our tribe feel at home with a special, RSVP-only welcome event.
Create your story Made In Africa with the new and improved We Are Africa 2016 app!
For this year’s Conference, we’ve gathered a homegrown panel of African influencers who are opening minds and shutting down stereotypes through their individual crafts and unique talent.
For the 2016 We Are Africa Conference, we’re excited to introduce two speakers and a panel of African influencers who will be telling their stories Made In Africa.
As part of our continuing ambition to showcase the unique diversity, beauty and vitality of our incredible continent, every year our tribe is invited to the biggest pan-Africa familiarisation trip the industry has ever seen.
We catch up with the Managing Partner of the venue for the Conservation Lab 2016, Tony Romer-Lee of Spier Hotel and Wine Farm.
We Are Africa 2016 Conference speaker Jochen Zeitz tells us about how he has been inspired by Africa and what to expect from his talk.
In the spirit of writing new stories for Africa, we’re expanding our show floor to welcome the Innovation Zone, Powered by Paypal.
Being busy on the show floor is no excuse to miss out on Cape Town’s foodie scene – so we’re bringing the city directly to you with our pop-up bars, coffee spots and the return of MARKET.
Wilderness Safaris’ Chief Marketing Officer and We Are Africa guest blogger Chris Roche tells us how this year’s Made In Africa campaign resonates with him…
Virunga National Park’s Director, Emmanuel de Merode, on why tourism is the key to securing its future.
The newly reimagined Conservation Lab is a progressive two-day un-conference event of its own, created to bring together key influencers from the conservation world to collaborate and spark innovation. Meet some of our star players…
Last year, we told the world that Africa is Not One Story. This year, let’s talk about who’s telling the stories.
Meet one of our brand new members to the tribe, Dan Chaknova, he joins us from Safari True in the United States of America. Take a look at what Dan reveals as his greatest experience of Africa…
There’s just one day left to cast your vote and choose your winners for the 2016 Innovation Awards. If you’re a registered 2016 We Are Africa tribe member, make sure you have your say!
Noelia Gonzalo from Viajes Etnias in Spain is another one of our brand new buyers to the We Are Africa tribe. Take a look at her story and what she hopes to find at our 2016 show…
Keen to live up to the high expectations set by past performances from the likes of Freshly Ground and Goldfish, We Are Africa has another toe-tapping, shape-busting line-up for our 2016 edition.
Meet Alexandra Matts from Extraordinary Africa in the United Kingdom. This first time buyer to the tribe tells us what makes her company unique and what her greatest experience out of Africa has been so far…
The newly reimagined Conservation Lab is a progressive two-day un-conference event of its own, created to bring together 50 influencers in the travel industry with 50 luminaries from the conservation world. Meet some of our star players…
This year We Are Africa has once again partnered with some of Cape Town’s top hotels to host our exceptional list of buyers and press. After launching our 2016 campaign, these hotels have wasted no time in accepting the challenge…
This week we welcome to the tribe Marianne Schaubeck from Reservations Africa in Canada.
Having captured the hearts and minds of our tribe in its inaugural year, We Are Africa’s community engagement initiative, Untold Stories, returns once again for 2016.
Alongside our long-term community partner Uthando (Love) South Africa (hear more from founder James here), we’re welcoming two new residents: Coffeebeans Routes and !Khwa ttu
The first thing that strikes me about the Executive Director of Uthando is the way he signs off his emails: “Love, James”.
Meet another one of our first-time buyers to the show, Sergio Banales from Mac Travel in Uruguay.
Debbie Mills from Trips In The Village in America speaks to us about what she’s hoping to get from her first We Are Africa experience…
In just three months’ time we’ll be gathering at Spier Hotel & Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa for the Conservation Lab 2016.