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About SAACI

The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) is dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of efficiency and professionalism for the conference and events industry in southern Africa. The southern African conference industry is recognised around the world as a dynamic growth area.
SAACI is aware of the increasing importance of southern Africa as an international conference destination and is endeavouring to ensure that the industry meets the required standards.
SAACI comprises over 800 members from a variety of sectors within the conference industry, including conference venues, conference and event organisers and a large variety of service providers such as audio visual-, entertainment-, decor-, catering services and many more.
The need for an organisation of this kind was originally identified by SATOUR (now known as South African Tourism).
As a result, people involved in the South African conference industry came together to create a national organisation which could assist people in organising or providing facilities or services for conferences or meetings. The association was formally established in 1987.

SAACI Code of Conduct

Members are obliged to accept and abide by the SAACI Code of Conduct.
The Code
• Approach all meetings in accordance with the highest ethical standards of professional and personal conduct.
• Negotiate all agreements in good faith respecting the rights of all parties involved.
• Respect the policies and regulations of those organisations with whom I deal.
• Participate and encourage others to participate in continuing education, endeavours and opportunities related to the Conference Industry.
• Refrain from activities that will cause damage or discredit to myself, my organisation or profession.
• Seek opportunities to increase public understanding and awareness of the Conference Industry.
• Not use my position for personal gain or benefit to the detriment or disadvantage of my organisation and to advise my organisation of any circumstances that may appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
• Further the mission and stated objectives of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry.
• If a complaint is received against myself or my company I accept that SAACI may decide to mediate. If the results indicate that I am in breach of my Code of Conduct I accept that SAACI has the right to terminate my membership.
 

For more info about SAACI visit www.saaci.co.za.