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Lethlakane Botswana exhibition 2023 .
The MTE tour in Botswana
• First stop , Letlhakane – this first show of the expo trilogy , customised for the diamond operations in the area , will be held in Letlhakane on 4 March 2024 at Thakadu Hotel from 12:00 – 17:00 .
• Next stop , Palapye – this expo , ideal for exhibitors supplying to coal operations and power stations , is planned for 6 March 2024 at Kgaswe Primary School between 12:00 – 17:00 .
• Final stop , Jwaneng – MTE will host the expo at Jwaneng Rugby Club on 8 March 2024 from 12:00 – 16:30 . This final expo in the trilogy is also customised for surrounding diamond producing operations .
Visitor / exhibitor benefits : MTE ’ s proven ability to customise expos to appeal to specific operations and visitors that work in surrounding operations is unique , creating fast-tracked , high-impact exhibitions for both visitors and exhibitors .
Visitors get to meet a number of relevant suppliers in a single location , close to their place of work , addressing their specific needs with a front row seat to the latest technology and innovation demos .
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet with key personnel and senior management from surrounding operations . Perfectly placed to showcase solutions for current industry challenges to the right people , suppliers can establish a new client base and meet with existing clients too .
Macnamara points out that the exhibitions are hosted in close proximity to the operations in the area , making the shows more accessible to decision makers with busy schedules . Tailored content according to the engineering requirements of surrounding operations , or that particular operation , at the time is included in the composition of the expo to make the visit worthwhile . These ‘ high-impact ’ expos are traditionally run for 5 hours , allowing visitors enough time to see all the technology in action through demos at the exhibition , end-toend , before s / he leaves .
MTE shows have benefitted exhibitors and visitors for over two decades in the SADC region as stakeholders are strategically and conveniently brought together to share needs and solutions . This creates endless opportunities for business to be generated and potentially fruitful relationships to be established .
If you are a supplier to diamond , copper or coal mines ( whether it be underground or surface mining ) or the power industry , then these are the expos for you !
30 years ’ experience in the industry has enabled MTE to fine-tune its offering to what works for both visitor and exhibitor . “ There have been many changes over the years after tracking the trends in the industry and taking heed of the feedback from both exhibitors and visitors , and we have adjusted and transformed our business accordingly . This fact together with our strong relationships built on a ‘ boots on the ground , face-to-face ’ strategy have stood us in good stead ,” says Macnamara . •
Andrew Macnamara , operations director at MTE .
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