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Download the 35th IGC Welcome Letter
Pre-congress Field Trips: | Thursday 18 to Saturday 27 August 2016 |
Workshops, Short Courses: | Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 2016 |
Registration opens, Exhibition setup and Opening and Welcome Function: | Sunday 28 August 2016 |
35th IGC welcome reception: | Sunday Evening, 28 August 2016 |
Opening ceremony and first symposium: | Monday 29 August 2016 |
Scientific programme: | Monday 29 August to Friday 2 September 2016 |
Business meetings: | Evenings of Monday 29 August to Thursday 1 September 2016 |
Congress dinner: | Thursday 1 September 2016 |
Closing ceremony and last symposium: | Friday 2 September 2016 |
Post-congress field trips: | Saturday 3 to Tuesday 13 September 2016 |
29 February 2016 |
Abstract submissions close. |
29 February 2016 |
GeoHost support scheme applications close |
15 April 2016 |
Formal notifications to authors on their abstracts |
20 April 2016 |
Fourth Circular released |
26 April 2016 |
Volunteer applications open |
10 May 2016 |
Successful GeoHost applicants to be notified |
22 May 2016 |
Volunteer applications close |
31 May 2016 |
Presenters' registration deadline and Field Trip bookings close |
1 June 2016 |
Standard registrations open |
6 June 2016 |
Successful volunteers notified |
30 June 2016 |
Workshop registration closes |
1 July 2016 |
Fifth Circular released — preliminary programme |
16 August 2016 |
Accommodation bookings close |
26 August 2016 |
Standard Registration Closes |
27 August 2016 |
On-site registration |
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Convention Square
1 Lower Long Street
Cape Town
8001
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 410 5000
CTICC Conference and Exhibitions Experience Video
A business centre is situated on the ground floor in the main reception area of the CTICC.
Pre- registration
Registration closes 26 August 2016.
Conference Registration Counter
The conference counter will be located on the ground floor of the CTICC.
The official language of the 35th IGC is English. Simultaneous translations will not be provided.
The final programme will be published prior to the conference. Delegates will receive a copy of the final programme at a glance together with the conference material on site. All information will be available through the website, please ensure you visit regularly to receive updated information
On receipt of payment, the conference organisers will send a formal letter of invitation to those delegates requesting an invitation letter for visa purposes. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa. However, it does not imply a commitment from the conference organisers to provide any financial support. Letters of invitation may be requested from the congress secretariat no later than two months prior to the event and on request only.
The entry formalities and vaccination requirements for South Africa vary according to the country of origin of delegates. For specific information, please contact your local travel agent or the South African Consulate in your home country.
Note: Please visit the Department of Home Affairs at http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/apply-for-a-south-african-visa for more information.
Kindly pay special attention to the following regulations when travelling with children.
http://www.dha.gov.za/files/Brochures/Immigrationleaflet.pdf
Chris Barnard Hospital: +27 (0)21 480 6111
Police Station: +27 (0)21 467 8079
Please note that the conference fee does not include any insurance. All participants are strongly advised to arrange their own travel insurance. Health and accident insurance, especially, is recommended and must be purchased in the country of origin.
The organising committee will do their utmost to ensure that your attendance of the conference is comfortable and effective. No responsibility will be accepted for any partial or total cancellations or changes, for whatever reason, to the programmes, without notice. The submission of a registration form is an indication of your acceptance of the conditions.