Are you the best in the events industry?

Being the best in the Events Industry

I believe Kenya has not yet even touched the basics of the multi million Ksh business of the events industry. With all the large companies opening their businesses up in Kenya it is a Gold Mine that is waiting for the events coordinators in Kenya to be mined.

But… not everyone that starts out in the events industry will succeed. What do I need to not only succeed but also to excel in the industry?

With looming deadlines, fires that need putting out, the strain of constant travel and all the little details that need to be taken care of are just a few reasons why working in the meetings industry is so challenging.  

A few point that any prospective events coordinator needs to know:

·                     Understand the basics of the business around you and always be curious about it. It is important to be an expert in your field but it is also important to know about all the different events genres – things like the use of Lights, the use of soft décor – draping, the right materials, the use of the 5 senses to make an event successful etc.

·                     Stay current! Are you following the trends of the wedding and events industry in Kenya or are you setting the trends in Kenya?

·                     Stick with what you do best and become a master at it BUT see to it that you get yourself more than one stream of income! It is good to organize events but there is nothing wrong to do some of the décor for the event as well and in the quite times you can even organize kid’s parties for an extra income.

·                     Aim higher… Dream bigger. People want to experience something new and meaningful if they attend an event. Can you produce that?

·                     Michelle Bergstein Fontanez said once: Do this well and your event audience will no longer budgets for you – they invest in you!

·                     You need to differentiate yourself in the events industry – anticipate the trends, issues and challenges that will continue to reshape the events industry.

·                     NEVER STOP LEARNING! By leaving yourself open to new ideas, new knowledge you will be a more valuable team player and more creative: Great ideas breeds even greater ideas

·                     Take the opportunity NOW to enroll in our Practical Skills courses and become the best in the Events Industry in Kenya!

Levi year end function

Loreal Paris product launch

Sanral year end function

Dates of our next Practical Events Courses at Divine Schools Africa:

Event Draping – Day classes

Dates:                         6^th – 17^th May 2013

Time:                          8:30 to 13:00

Extra:                          Manual to buy

Event Draping Evening Classes

Dates:                         6^th – 17^th May 2013

Time:                          18:00 – 21:00

Extra:                          Manual to buy

Centre pieces course

Date:                           25^th May 2013

Time:                          8:00 – 16:00

Extra:                          Manual to buy

                                    Students will receive a list of things that they need to bring to the course.

Kids Party Planning

Dates:                         20^th – 31^st May 2013

Time:                          8:30 to 13:00

Practical exam:         Children’s party – each student needs to bring one child to the party

Extra:                          Manual to buy

                                    Students will receive a list of things that they need to bring to the course

Graduation in Nairobi - 2013

Graduation 2013 – Nairobi - Kenya

We’ve got good news! This year the annual graduation ceremony from Devine Schools – Africa will take place at the Panari Hotel in Nairobi – Kenya on the 26^th of January 2013

ECTA Creative solutions (Elect) was invited to be part of this great event. I will be flying to Kenya on the 20^th of January to attend this wonderful event. The event is always a high profile event – with many old students and high profile people attending this event. Previous years we had Miss Kenya – Natasha Metto and Mrs. Ida Odinga(Kenya's first Prime Ministers wife) attending the function.

What is awesome for us is the fact that part of the graduation ceremony is going to be 12 of our first Draping Combo Course students. History is going to be made in Kenya! Not only will they get their certificates at the event, they are also going to be in charge of the décor for the event. Wow girls – you will have to show them what you can do!!

South Africa students – watch this space…. I will report back on the event in February!

The Palm Atrium where the ceremony will be held.

More detail on the graduation event! 

Come and meet Event planners and service providers in the industry at our Mini Exhibition. 

This mini exhibition will take place at the Panari Sky on the 25th from 9am to 6pm and the 26th from 9am to 2pm ENTRANCE FREE!!!
The Events Planners dinner at the Panari Hotel on the 26th will be from 8pm. Entrance 1,500 per person and you automatically enter into a raffle prize draw to win GREAT PRIZES!Tickets can be purchased at:
1. Divine Weddings or Divine Schools offices at Chester House, 1st floor Koinange street. Contact Person Eva Muriuki: 0787 353 432
2. Panari Sky Offices on Mombasa road. Contact Person Eva Ngovi:0722 819 310
3. MPESA Number: 0723 207 540 (Susan Ngatia)
ALL TICKETS CAN BE COLLECTED AT: Divine Schools and Divine Weddings offices at Chester House, 1st floor, Koinange street or at Panari Sky Offices on Mombasa Road.