35^TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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35^TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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OVERALL PROGRAM FOR 35th IGC

Provisional Programme at a Glance

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
35^th 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

Critical Dates

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 'Early-bird' registrations 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

Venue Address and Contact Details

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Convention Square
1 Lower Long Street
Cape Town
8001
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 410 5000

CTICC website

CTICC Conference and Exhibitions Experience Video

Business Centre

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.

Conference Language

The official language of the 35th IGC is English. Simultaneous translations will not be provided.

Final Programme and Abstracts

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

Letter of Invitation

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.

Visa

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

Medicine and First Aid

Chris Barnard Hospital: +27 (0)21 480 6111

Police Station: +27 (0)21 467 8079

Insurance

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.

Responsibility Clause

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.