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CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Approach all meetings in accordance with the highest ethical standards of professional and personal conduct.
2. Negotiate all agreements in good faith respecting the rights of all parties involved.
3. Respect the policies and regulations of those organisations with whom they deal.
4. Participate and encourage others to participate in continuing education, endeavours and opportunitiesrelated to the Conference Industry.
5. Refrain from activities that will cause damage or discredit to them, their organisation or profession.
6. Seek opportunities to increase public understanding and awareness of the Conference Industry.
7. Not use their position for personal gain or benefit to the detriment or disadvantage of their organisation and to advise their organisation of any circumstances that may appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
8. Further the mission and stated objectives of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry. the Conference Industry.

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ABOUT RIPCORD
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Ripcord Promotions was established in January 1991. Over the past fifteen years, many large corporations in South Africa have utilised the services of this Professional Event Management company. Ripcord Promotions has over fifteen years in the Conference industry, managed numerous association/institute conferences (see details elsewhere). Project Management principles and skills are utilised to ensure successful management of the event. Ripcord Promotions is a member of SAACI (Southern African Association of the Conference Industry), adheres to the Code of Conduct of the Association, and is an accredited Professional Conference Organiser. <<See Association Code of Conduct in the sidebar.

Ripcord Promotions uses the Microsoft Office Professional Suite for all documentation and recordkeeping. This includes powerful Event Management Software to ensure accurate administration and record keeping.

While much work has been done in the corporate market, the following associations / institutes have recently been served:

  • Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA): 2005, Sun City, 2 day conference, theme evening, gala dinner, accompanying persons’ programme, exhibition, golf days - 500 delegates
  • Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA): 2004, Sun City, 2 day conference, theme evening, gala dinner, accompanying persons’ programme - 400 delegates
  • Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA): 2003, Swaziland, 2 day conference, accompanying persons’ programme, theme evening, gala dinner - 300 delegates
  • Industrial Relations Association of SA Congress: Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch - 200 delegates
  • Continental Shift (SAPPI World Design Convergence International Design Congress, in conjunction with Kagiso Exhibitions: Sandton Convention Centre - 400 delegates
  • BESA (Bond Exchange of SA): Park Hyatt, cocktail function to launch new indices - 200 guests
  • Association of Trust Companies:Sandton Hilton, Banquet to commemorate the opening of a time capsule and sealing of another, Black Tie dinner - 130 guests
  • Nyamasan Conference: Gallagher Estate, 2 day (hunting) conference, run concurrent with Safari Africa Exhibition - 100 delegates
  • International Outdoor Advertising Conference: The Palace, Sun City - three day conference, theme evenings, golf day, accompanying persons' programme, pre and post conference tours - 150 delegates
  • Institute of Life and Pensions Advisors: Sandton Hilton, Sandton - two day Conference, with part registrations, gala banquet, theme evening and exhibition - 350 delegates
  • Institute of Life and Pensions Advisors: April 1998 - Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town - two day Conference, with part registrations, gala banquet and spouse programme - 350 delegates
  • JBCC (Joint Building Contracts Committee): 8 full day workshops in 3 days, held in different centres around the country - 690 delegates
  • SAIMC (SA Institute of Measurement & Control): Gallagher Estate - 12 workshops organised over three days, in conjunction with Electrex exhibition - 350 delegates
  • France Technologies: Gallagher Estate - workshops over three days, in conjunction with exhibition - 380 delegates
  • Institute of Life and Pensions Advisors: April 1997 - Sun City - three day Conference, with functions and spouse programmes - 330 delegates
  • Gauteng Provincial Government: October 1996 - Carlton Hotel - Conference on the Regeneration of the Inner City - two day Conference - 450 delegates
  • ACTIM (Technical, industrial & economic agency of the French Government): September 1996 - Gallagher Estate (in conjunction with Afriwater Exhibition) - two day Conference - 300 delegates
  • Junior Chamber International: May 1996 - Durban - Conference and exhibition - 300 delegates (mostly international)
  • Institute of Life and Pensions Advisors: March 1996 - Wild Coast Sun - three day Conference with functions and spouse programmes - 300 delegates
  • Windows User Group of South Africa: January 1996 - Sun City - Conference and exhibition - three day Conference, exhibition and functions - 180 delegates

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