Take Note Event Management architect strategic, knowledge-driven conferences — uniting audiences, advancing professional learning, and creating memorable experiences that shape industries.
We partner with associations, professional bodies, healthcare organisations, and corporates to manage complex conferences and professional events from concept to close-out. Our role goes beyond logistics. We act as a strategic partner, guiding clients through every stage of the conference journey with clarity, care, and confidence.
Take Note Event Management
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specialists in medical & business management conferences
At the core of our work is comprehensive Professional Conference Organising. We support clients with end-to-end conference management, ensuring that every element aligns with the purpose of the event, the expectations of stakeholders, and the experience of delegates.
Our PCO services include:
• Conference strategy and planning
• Budget development and financial management
• Programme coordination and speaker management
• Delegate registration and communication
• Sponsorship integration and exhibitor coordination
• On-site conference management and post-event close-out
We understand the governance structures, committees, and decision-making processes that often sit behind professional conferences, and we work seamlessly alongside boards,
scientific committees, and organising
teams.
TNEM has extensive experience supporting CPD-accredited conferences and professional learning programmes.
We understand the responsibility that comes with accredited education and the importance of maintaining programme integrity, compliance, and meaningful learning outcomes.
Our support includes:
• Coordination of CPD-accredited programmes
• Speaker and programme administration
• Integration of accreditation requirements into event delivery
• Collaboration with trusted content and media partners
• Support for regulated and professional environments
CPD & ACCREDITED PROGRAMME SUPPORT - KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Great conferences are not only well organised. They are thoughtfully designed.
We focus on creating delegate journeys that support engagement, learning, and connection. This includes how content is structured, how sessions flow, and how delegates experience the event as a whole.
Our approach includes:
• Programme flow and session planning
• Delegate experience design
• Speaker support and coordination
• Integration of workshops, panels, and interactive formats
• Alignment between content, audience, and objectives
This expertise allows us to deliver conferences that feel intentional rather than overwhelming.
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Conferences often involve multiple stakeholders, from sponsors and exhibitors to partners and suppliers.
We manage these relationships carefully, ensuring alignment between sponsor objectives, delegate experience, and conference integrity.
Our services include:
• Sponsorship structure and integration
• Exhibitor coordination
• Stakeholder communication and management
• On-site sponsor support
This balanced approach protects the credibility of the conference while delivering value to partners.
STAKEHOLDER & SPONSOR INTEGRATION
On-site delivery is where planning meets reality.
Our team is present, prepared, and solutions-focused, ensuring that conferences run smoothly and that issues are handled calmly and efficiently.
We manage:
• On-site coordination and logistics
• Supplier and venue liaison
• Speaker and delegate support
• Post-event reporting and close-out
Clients value our calm leadership and attention to detail, particularly in high-pressure environments.
SEAMLESS ON-SITE DELIVERY AND CLOSE-OUT
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While our roots are firmly established in healthcare and regulated professional environments, our conference expertise extends across sectors wherever knowledge, professional development, and credibility are central.
This includes associations, professional bodies, business forums, HR and labour events, education, and corporate learning environments.
Our experience in complex and regulated settings equips us to deliver conferences of substance across industries.
ACROSS SECTORS, WITH DEEP HEALTHCARE EXPERTISE
Choosing a Professional Conference Organiser is about trust.
Our clients work with TNEM because we understand what is at stake and because we treat every conference with the care and attention it deserves.
If you are looking for a conference partner who combines strategic thinking, accredited learning expertise, and seamless delivery, we would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
WORK WITH TAKE NOTE EVENT MANAGEMENT
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ACCREDITaTIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Advanced Certificate Event Management
- Anti-Bribary & Anti Corruption Policy 2026
- B-BBEE Level 4 Certificate
- Code of Ethics 2024
- Company Registration
- Event Greening Forum Membership 2025
- POPIA Registration
- Marketing Code Authority - Associate Member
- SACIA Accreditation
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Joey Swart, also known as Jojo the Jazzy Singer, has been captivating audiences from a young age with her love for jazz, swing, and big band music. With a smooth, expressive voice and an effortless stage presence, she creates a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, inviting listeners on a timeless musical journey.
Alongside her jazz roots, Joey’s repertoire also includes modern country favourites, making her performances versatile and tailored to the mood of each occasion.
Jojo the Jazzy Singer is available for corporate events, gala dinners, weddings, birthdays, and private functions, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to every performance.
Jojo the Jazzy Singer
our artists
Tonya Koenderman has been hailed by critics as "one of the hottest properties on the cabaret circuit", and "a pint sized dynamo".
Tonya started her career fresh out of Wits Drama School with Kevin Feather's cabaret, The Dooh Wah Girls in 1990, which ran for four years. Other cabarets under her belt are We 3, Juke is King, Jive to the Juke, and Wurlitzer, All of Woman and Shake Your Bootie, Growing Old Disgracefully all of which have performed to packed houses throughout South Africa. Her solo cabarets include the hits, A Night In Paris, When Jazz Was King, The Sound Of Musicals, Liza with a T, Bassey &I, Born To Diva and Growing Old Disgracefully. Tonya performed in the look-alike, sound-alike show, Stars in your Eyes, Impersonating her favourite artist, Liza Minnelli, which ran for two seasons at the Carousel.
Tonya has worked extensively for Sun International in numerous extravaganza throughout South Africa.
Tonya had the great honor of being the only local artist to star in the Sun City sensation, Beyond Belief, which ran for 16-months at the Sun City Extravaganza In which again she impersonated the legendary Liza Minnelli.
Most recently, Tonya has been very much in the corporate function scene, performing for the likes of Investec, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Appletizer, Gillette, S.A. Breweries, Avis, Adcock Ingram, World Travel, VWV, Absa, Discovery, Virgin Active, to name but a few.
Apart from dazzling Saudi Arabian “royalty”, she has performed in countries such as Australia, Italy, Mauritius, Seychelles, Ethiopia, and Morocco. Tonya has also worked extensively for the MSC Cruiseliners.
Tonya Koenderman
our artists
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Founding Director of Take Note Event Management (Pty) Ltd
writing in his personal capacity
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PROMOTIONAL
A trusted partner for quality, considered & sustainable solutions
Take Note Event Management offers a curated selection of promotional gifting, travel solutions, and marketing and sales CRM support as part of our broader event services.
We work closely with clients to source personalised and branded merchandise that aligns with their brand identity and values, with a strong focus on quality, relevance, and sustainable, responsibly sourced products.
From thoughtfully designed branded items to premium corporate gifts and innovative technology solutions, we ensure each element adds value and leaves a lasting impression. We also support wider corporate needs, including tailored travel and incentive options that can enhance or conclude an event experience.
Our approach is intentional, aligning practical solutions with brand integrity, sustainability, and long-term impact.
-DR Ronald Whelan-
"I must compliment you on your organisation and communication in relation to the Surgicom Conference 2023. It's been excellent."
Chief commercial officer
Discovery health
Testimonials
-Meshack Radebe-
"Thanks Once again for a well-organised Surgicom CONFERENCE 2023, it was truly amazing"
Brand Manager
msd
-SHELLEY-ANN MCGEE-
"Our most sincere thanks to Take Note Events & Managing Director, Joey Swart, who handled all the event registrations, logistics & venue arrangements with the professional ease that we have become accustomed to in her history of involvement with the event"
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
OPHTHALMOLOGY MANAGEMENT GROUPS
-dr gordon von sichart-
"Congratulations on organising such an excellent congress. We thoroughly enjoyed being there to network and to attend sessions."
Director
oculate
-ELSABE KLINCK-
"Joey & Take Note Events are absolutely phenomenal in organising health sector events. Everything works like clockwork - no issues, no hassle, no uncertainties."
Managing director
elsabe klinck & associates
-SCOTT COLMAN-
"Together, we have succeeded in putting The GP Expo on the map this year. I am confident that with your continued involvement, we can build upon this success and make the event even more remarkable in 2025. Once again, thank you for your outstanding efforts and commitment. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you again for the 2025 event. "
director
FPS EVENTS (SAPHEX & GP EXPO)
- harry rosen -
"This serves to express our gratitude and appreciation for your support and contribution to the success of our Centennial Celebration Conference held at Emperors Palace on 18, 19, 20 July 2024.
Your support for the CPD management and scanning of the QR Code as well as the capturing of the points during the event, resulted in a very user friendly experience for our delegates making for a hugely successful and stress free event.
As a token of our appreciation, we will officially acknowledge you in the forthcoming issue of our flagship newsletter, OPTIFORUM, which will be dedicated to the conference. Thanking You,"
Chief Executive Officer
South african optometric association (SAOA)
-mARCELEEN cILLIERS-
"Thank you for a well-organized event and for having us being part of it.
compliments to you and your team for managing this in such a professional manner."
MANAGING DIRECTOR
mARCUS mEDCIAL
Our Conferences and Events
A glimpse into the conferences, exhibitions, and social events we are proud to deliver.
From knowledge-driven professional conferences and dynamic exhibition spaces to elegant gala dinners, networking cocktails, and social gatherings, each event reflects our commitment to thoughtful planning, seamless delivery, and meaningful connection.
These moments capture what we do best - bringing people together in environments that feel professional, welcoming, and intentionally designed.
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JOEY SWART
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