Engage!24 The Africa Experience

Join us September 9-13th, 2024, for our first four-day event: The Engage!24 Africa Experience at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa, in partnership with Mwai Yeboah of Exalt Africa and The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara! Spanning three countries, this one-of-a-kind Engage! Experience has been years in the making! We will stay on the banks of the Zambezi River with the top of Victoria Falls steps away as wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and monkeys, roam freely. We will enjoy a train trip on the Livingstone Express through Zimbabwe, a full day safari to Botswana, and visits to local villages featuring authentic African entertainment, fashion, cuisine, and so much more. Every aspect of this Experience has been carefully and lovingly curated by Mwai and her creative partners based throughout Africa and beyond, bringing the pages of her Fifty Four Magazine to life.

Engage! is designed for committed wedding industry professionals looking for innovative ideas and practical solutions for strategic growth. Engage! is dedicated to gathering the best of the best and is limited to 250 speakers and attendees. Careful attention is paid to creating an intimate atmosphere that blends structure and downtime, allowing for candid networking in a non-client, non-competitive environment. The open exchange of ideas, information, and strategies for facing the challenges of the luxury wedding industry are hallmarks of the event — often imitated, never repeated.

Engage! brings together leaders in the luxury wedding industry, from celebrity planners to luxury lifestyle experts to creative entrepreneurs offering unique insights on business strategies and life balance. International media is in regular attendance, offering opportunities for print & digital. Return engagees take special care to welcome first-time attendees and friendships are created and strengthened as busy pros take a break from serving others to share their own successes and challenges with like-minded, high-caliber peers from the wedding and events community.

Intimate by design, Engage! blends a tailored schedule of curated activities along with creative extras and downtime, offering myriad opportunities for natural networking. From formal sessions to creatively themed breaks and explorations into the region, the mood is collaborative, not competitive. Drawing a diverse, well-vetted audience, Engage! has brought together global luxury wedding professionals from across the US and over 50 countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Singapore, Brazil, The Netherlands, Egypt, Great Britain, Italy, China, Ireland, Kuwait, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Dubai, Russia and the many countries of the Caribbean.

Much of the world’s understanding of Africa is one-sided, and they know the side of her that exists of volunteer efforts, rich resources, poverty, and safari trips. But, she is as multi-faceted as she is multicultural Luxury exists within her walls. Talent bursts from her borders. Innovation makes its mark in city towers and village stalls. And world wonders boast from plain to plain of natural brilliance.

Victoria Falls
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Safari Experience to Botswana
In partnership with Exalt Africa
A 4 day, 4 night Experience

Bask in graceful safari style only steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Sweeping Zambezi River and savannah views stretch from every veranda as you relax in elegance.

Wake up to the sight of zebras wandering the Livingstone hotel grounds. Raise a glass at sunset to the marvellous waterfall thundering to its depths as you recline in style. Surrender to relaxation with spa therapies under the shade of monkey trees on the banks of the river.

The Royal Livingstone is located on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, with free unlimited access to Victoria Falls for all resort guests.

Speakers

Engage! is renowned for its exciting array of world-class speakers, which include the leading lights of the global wedding industry, top editors, thought leaders in all aspects of luxury lifestyle, and creative entrepreneurs doing unique things across the events industry. Speakers will be carefully curated and heavily inspired by our destination and group makeup and will be announced by spring of 2024.

There is not a better luxury event in this business than Engage!

Cindy Novotny

Master Connection Associates

You break boundaries and bring out what’s best in the wedding industry.

Greg Finck

Wedding & Fashion Photographer

What struck me the most was the love and attention to detail the entire Engage! team took to expose us to the local flavors and culture. The hospitality was warm and welcoming and as always, it’s amazing to connect with old friends and meet new ones!

Michelle Gainey

Lemiga Events

I’m coming home with a drive, passion, and purpose that I’ve never felt before. Stay tuned y’all, this chick is on fire!

Amanda Price

Amanda Price Events

350 ATTENDEES
HIGH ENERGY INSPIRATION
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING

Engage! Summits are the ultimate in impactful networking and creative event immersion. 350 wedding and event industry leaders, innovators, and top names in professional and personal development gather for the highest level of energy and inspiration. Each Summit features tracks based on industry experience, market segment, and area of focus. We are delighted to be hosting two 2024 Engage! Summits at Nemacolin outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania June 3-6, 2024 and at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island December 16-19, 2024.

250 ATTENDEES
FOUR DAY IMMERSION
REGION SPECIFIC SPEAKERS & CONNECTIONS

Engage! Experiences bring together 250 international event leaders for four full days in some of the world’s most exciting global destinations. Experiences incorporate regionally-inspired business development programming and once-in-a-lifetime events.

LIMITED TO 75 ATTENDEES
MEANINGFUL & INTIMATE GATHERINGS
WELLNESS DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT

Engage! Retreats are an opportunity for strengthening meaningful connections between 75 like-minded luxury event industry leaders. Retreats include next-level engagement at exclusive 5-star resorts emphasizing wellness, personal development, and professional growth, including outside-the-industry expert facilitators, peer-led discussions, and uniquely immersive experiences. Our 2024 Retreat takes place April 22-25, 2024, at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel in Amalfi Coast, Italy.

Engage!24 The Africa Experience

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