Nelly Paulser, CEPA, SEPC, CEM
Exhibition & Events Architect in Africa
My name is Nelly Paulser -the 1st Professional in Africa to qualify and hold the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) from Events Industry Council and the 2nd Professional in Zimbabwe to qualify and hold the Certification in Exhibition Management (CEM®) from IAEE, which is the highest qualification in the Exhibition and Events Industry GLOBALLY.
Let me tell you a little about my background. I have over 15 years in accounting/business, brand-development entrepreneurship and events concept creation and management.
I bring a unique blend of financial discipline and operational insight to the MICE & Tourism industry.
If there is one thing I have learnt, it is this: exhibitions and mega-events have the power to transform economies- but they don’t have to cost the earth to do it but they need to be done orderly and with intention.
As a professional I help exhibition organizers, corporate brands, and MICE platforms design kingdom-class events that try as much as possible to comply to global sustainability targets (ISO 20121, ISO 14001, and UN SDGs) while keeping their bottom line firmly in the black.
My approach is a bit unique. I hold a degree in Accounting alongside my event credentials, which means I don't just look at sustainability as a "nice-to-have" checklist. I views it through the lens of the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit).
I know how to ,not only, talk to corporate boards about ROI, but also calculate ROI and I know exactly how to audit a complex exhibition supply chain- from venues and contractors to exhibitors and attendees- to cut out waste and greenwashing without sacrificing the attendee experience.
With deep roots in Southern Africa and practical alignment with global standards, I seamlessly partners with international event teams, remote strategy projects, and local organizers across various markets.
How can we work together:
Sustainable Exhibition Strategy: Mapping out operational plans to transition your trade show or conference into a green, compliant platform.
Value Chain & Supply Chain Audits: Vetting suppliers and streamlining on-site logistics to reduce carbon footprints and material waste.
Event Financial Modeling: Designing profitable budgets, monetization strategies, and sustainable sponsorship frameworks.
My profession is anchored by:
🏆 CEPA® (Certified Event Professional Africa - SACIA)
🎓 Cornell University Certified in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management
🎓 SEPC (EIC) Certified
✍️ CEM® (IAEE) Certified
💼 Member, SACIA | IEPZ | EIC | UNCTAD eTrade for Women
Whether you are looking to bring a global event to Africa, or want to audit your corporate event footprint, we can build something impactful together.
📩 Email [email protected]