Trade Connect Hub

Trade Connect Hub Schedule

What You Can Do at Trade Connect:

Show Presentations and Demonstrations: Showcase your latest products and innovations to a targeted audience.
Host Discussions: Lead or participate in engaging discussions on industry trends and best practices.
Meet Clients: Use the lounge as a professional setting to meet with clients and strengthen business relationships.
Attend Other Companies' Talks: Gain insights and inspiration by attending presentations and demonstrations from other industry leaders.
And More: The possibilities are endless in this dynamic, collaborative environment.

Thursday

1 August, Level -2 | Sandton Convention Centre.

Decorex Trade Event: 9:30

Closed event - Invite Only

Speaker: Marc Sherratt

Topic: What does Embodied Carbon mean for the South African construction industry?

Friday

2 August, Level -2 | Sandton Convention Centre.

Fenster: 11:00

Open event

Speaker: Nick Wright

I am the lead trainer and presenter for the South African Glass Institute Competent Person (glazing) three-day training course the aim of which is to give basic training to qualify, by means of written examination, candidate members of the South African Glass Institute. These courses are scheduled five times a year. Advanced half day short courses, presented by me are scheduled ten times per year.

I am a mentor for candidate members of the South African Glass Institute.

Topic: Energy Efficiency

Friday

2 August, Level -2 | Sandton Convention Centre.

Kandua: 14:00

Open event

Speaker: Jeanne Du Plessis

Jeanne du Plessis is the product lead for Kandua's online marketplace for home services. Every month, Kandua.com connects thousands of homeowners with service providers such as carpenters, electricians and plumbers, while helping these small businesses to find new customers, grow and manage their businesses.

Topic: Tips for hiring great service providers

You have a vision for your home - you have chosen the colours, designs and products you want to install. Now comes the part you've been dreading: finding the right service provider to make the vision a reality. How do you go about choosing the right pro? And once you've made a choice, how do you make sure that the project is a success? We'll be hearing directly from some of Kandua.com's top home service providers about what customers get right, and wrong, about working with home service providers and how to make the most out of the relationship.

Saturday

3 August, Level -2 | Sandton Convention Centre.

Clay Tile: 11:00

Open event

Speaker: Julian de la Hunt

Julian de la Hunt is the Managing Director of Klay, a manufacturer of clay bricks and architectural products with an emphasis on building naturally, sustainably and beautifully. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science at UCT, he joined the family business in 1987 with a strong focus on ensuring quality and style. The company has two main arms KlayBrick and KlayConcept, both of which turn Klay into your turnkey quality building partner by offering a full range of architectural products.

Topic: “Klay” re-imagined and architectural clay products.

Saturday

3 August, Level -1 VIP Lounge | Sandton Convention Centre.

Luminos Blinds: 14:00

Closed event: Invite ONLY

Speaker: Ridwan Peer

Ridwan Peer is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Blinds Syndicate in Durban. The Blinds Syndicate, through its key brand Luminos, manufactures and supplies world-class window coverings and allied products to the retail and building development sectors. The Blinds Syndicate is ranked as one of the most productive businesses in South Africa according to The Department of Trade and Industry who awarded the company the prestigious accolade at two consecutive events. With 28 years of experience under the belt, Luminos delivers on its promise to produce only the best blinds and shutters for domestic and commercial application.