Sponsors & Exhibitors

Invitation

The Federated Management Institute would like to invite you to be a partner/sponsor at the Africa Rural Education and e-Learning Conference 2022 taking place at the East London International Convention Centre on the 18th & 19th of August 2022.We have partnered with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, and other companies who are actively involved in Rural Education initiatives.

Your involvement in education, specifically rural education has prompted us to invite you to join us at this 2nd Annual event looking at the development of the rural student. The event will address socio-economic issues affecting the progress of the rural child.

Bronze Sponsors

Future Managers was born out of a vision to add real value to people development throughout Southern Africa. Enshrined in our core value system is our motto “Siyafunda Siyakhula! “; “we are learning, we are growing. “With our roots in Africa, our heart in education and our minds in colleges, we have dedicated ourselves to creating practical, relevant, high-quality learning material using the latest technology.

Our use of digital platforms to complement our traditional platforms has enabled an enhanced teaching and learning experience, for students and lecturers. Our vision to enable individual growth through our modern tools, transcending geographical boundaries and spreading high quality educational material throughout Africa is already a reality of which we are extremely proud. Our goal is to grow and continue to add real value to people development to bring out the best in the individuals whose lives are enriched through education. Our content is crafted by highly qualified teaching professionals and business executives charged with experience and the expertise to transfer knowledge with passion and confidence.

Melanie Vermaak

Content and Product Executive

Future Managers

Melanie holds a HDE (Comm) Sec from the University of Cape Town, an HDEHET from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and anN6 Educare Certificate from the College of Cape Town and is registered Assessor and Moderator with various SETAs. Melanie has been actively involved in the delivery of education and training for more than 29 years. Melanie has extensive experience in the TVET sector over a period of17 years. This ranges from being a lecturer within NCV and Nated Programmes across Business Studies, Hospitality and Early Childhood Development. Melanie has been a Programme Manager, Campus Head, Academic Head and Acting Deputy Principal Academics at False Bay TVET College from 2004 to 2021. In April2021, she moved to the Private Sector to Future Managers within the publishing arena. She is currently the Content and Product Executive at Future Managers. She has a passion for education and ensuring that students get the best possible learning experience in and out of the classroom.

Sponsors

SAToyTrade

SAToyTrade, specialize in teaching aids, therapeutic aids and equipment, educational products, school equipment, furniture, learning aids and stationery supplies. With more than 40 SA Toy Trade franchises countrywide, they are expanding rapidly. The company delivers or post nationwide directly to your post office, school, practice or organisation no matter where you are in South Africa. SAToyTrade believes in providing the best possible educational products. Customers include baby houses, pre-primary, primary & secondary schools, charity organisations, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, kinderkineticists, play therapists, social workers as well as dedicated parents and grandparents.

Sponsors/Exhibitors

Elvis Kafilongo
Digital Services Manager – Education Specialist
Digital Innovative Solutions (DIS)
Kamohelo Makwela
Project Manager
Resolute Robotics Foundation
Micheal Goodman
Group Content Development Manager
Via Afrika
Heinrich Dirk
Group Digital and Learning Manager
Via Afrika
Gaurav Sharma
Founder & CEO
EduWeb Consulting
Gerald Williamson
CEO
Shaping the Learner
Don Haripersad
Curriculum Development and Support
Western Cape Education Department
Dolan Govender
CEO/Founder
Edutech Institute
Mr Sipho Mtombeni
Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager
Google Southern Africa
Marius Heunis
Chief Technical Officer
Niflink
Christopher de Beer
Director: Sales & Marketing
Qualibooks Holdings Pty Ltd
Grace Kironde
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Springboard
Wesley Lynch
Founder and CEO
Snapplify
Viloshnee
Founder and CEO
V4 Group
Edumisa Mtoli
Chief Operations Officer
Izibalo NPC
Eugene Pelteret
Co-founder
Reflective Learning
Sizakele Mphatsoe
Head : education program
Kagiso Trust
Zandile Magutwa
Education Programme Manager
Kagiso Trust

Publishing Partners

The Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA)

The Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA) is the largest publishing industry body in South Africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encourages a culture of reading.

It represents book and journal publishers in South Africa in the fields of non-fiction, fiction, education, academic and trade publishing. PASA’s membership comprises the majority of South African publishing houses, for profit and non-profit, university presses, small and medium sized companies and multinational publishing enterprises. For details information about the service of the association

Speaker Goody Bags Sponsor

Empire Salon

Empire Salon Specialist has an exciting umbrella of beauty and hair brands. Home of BioA Aesthetics, Bio Essential products, Bio Hair, Biotech Nails, Soy Bliss Professional, Peach Smoothie Pamper, Masquerade Professional and Glutathione Fusion Gold . We also offer a large variety of furniture and equipment to the beauty and hair industry. Although Empire Salon Specialist officially opened its doors July 2017, our experience has extended since the year 2008 in the beauty and hair industry.

Empire Salon Specialist has grown into a leading independent supplier of quality beauty and hair products, consumables, furniture and equipment. Our products are exclusively high end products that are proudly developed and manufactured in South Africa. Our know-how has been obtained throughout many years of experiences in the beauty and hair industry.
We, at Empire Salon Specialists, also specializes in providing private labeling of premium quality cosmetics.

We have the experience and resources to turn ideas into profits, we guide clients through all the steps from the development of concepts, formulation, manufacturing, production, designing, marketing, packaging, advertising, promoting and to the distribution process. And because our main objective is satisfying our client’s needs, we guarantee efficiency of the manufacturing process. We are dedicated and passionate to give you the best service, which is one of the most important aspects in our relationships with our clients. Empire Salon Specialist is seriously committed to providing you with the best possible skin care, body, and hair products. We guarantee our products to be formulated with premium quality components developed by modern cosmetic technology.

Conference Venue

Positioned on the Esplanade, the East London Convention Centre has magical views of the Indian Ocean and is only a 15-minute drive from East London Airport, the Industrial Development Zone, and all major industries. This East London Conference Centre offers a fresh Eastern Cape alternative to the Business Tourism sector, locally and internationally. State-of-the-art facilities include a 600-seater auditorium, an exhibition floor that can display a large vehicle, a major hall capable of seating 1 400 Schoolroom-style and 2 150 cinema-style as well as boardrooms. The East London International Convention Centre features 2 restaurants (on the 1st Floor and Mezzanine Level) and both offer quality menus with delectable, mouthwatering cuisine.

The new East London International Convention Centre was nominated for a Business Travel Award 2010 by the prestigious international publication Business Destinations, and also as a finalist in the HICA 2010, ‘Best new non-hotel tourism investment’ category.

Why Partner/Sponsor this event?

As the Rural Education project moves into its 2nd year, achieving rising prestige and growth, we welcome sponsors wishing to foster innovation in education. Our regional competition will allow sponsors to participate in a yearlong branding campaign that will reach all corners of the globe.

Opportunities for sponsorship range from online/contact visibility and recognition in email communications – to sponsorship.

Why Should You Showcase Your Solutions at the Africa Rural Education & eLearning Conference 2022?

The Africa Rural Education & eLearning Conference 2022 provides a platform for universities leaders and faculty to connect with impactful edtech companies and develop effective digital solutions and collaborations.

Showcase Your Solutions

Don’t just tell the sector how great your technology is, show them! Exhibition Booths allow you to demonstrate why you are the best provider

Elevate Your Brand

Create brand awareness for your institution or company by sponsoring the popular Networking Area, where you can impress an influential and engaged community

Highlight Your Leadership

Shine a light on your leading edge and take centre stage at one of our spotlight sessions

This conference series’ proposal opens with a list of previous sponsors who have been involved:

Packages

Throughout the conference, exhibitors and sponsors will be offered the following opportunities according to their chosen package:

Platinum

R 250 000 + VAT

Availability 1

Gold

R 150 000 + VAT

 Availability 1

Silver

R 100 000 + VAT

Availability 1

Bronze

R 80 000 + VAT

Availability 1

Product Demonstration

You have an opportunity to present your Products. You will be given 15 minutes to showcase your products and a 30 minute speaking slot. 2 free passes

R 50 000 + VAT

Availability 10

Cocktail

What a better way to showcase your brand at one of the two cocktail parties. You will be able to do a 15-minute presentation.

2 free passes

R 50 000 + VAT

Availability 2

Table-Top Exhibition

R20 000 ex vat

Availability 20

Start-up Companies/Organisations

For R10000 + VAT per seminar, your company may have:

  • Two complimentary free tickets
  • One trestle table for hand-outs
  • Two pull-up banners at your table
  • Two slides in the rolling slideshow
  • Your logo on the event web-pag
R10 000 Ex Vat

Special speaker Slot

R25 000 ex vat

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any of the sponsorship or exhibition opportunities.