Cape Town International
Convention Centre
(CTICC)
Durban International
Convention Centre
The Sandton Convention
Centre, Johannesburg
The CSIR International
Convention Centre,
Pretoria
Conference Venues in South Africa
Those of us that live in South Africa know what a beautiful, vibrant country it is. Now that we have so successfully staged the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa’s international profile continues to grow in stature – it’s a great place to live, it’s a great place to visit and it’s a great place to host a conference.
A number of notable awards given by the conference industry confirm this – in May 2010, South Africa was awarded 34th place by the International Congress and Conference Association when compiling a list of the leading conference destinations in the world; the Meetings & Incentive Travel 2009 Trends and Spends Survey voted South Africa 2nd among the world’s favourite long-haul destinations, with Cape Town voted the world’s 5th favourite long-haul destination city; and Cape Town was also named ″Africa’s Leading Destination″ at the 17th World Travel Awards in July 2010.
South Africa has a diverse selection of conference venues and facilities. Some of the larger convention centres are listed below, but if you are looking for a smaller venue, or something unique for your meeting, click here.
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
A finalist in the “Best Overseas Conference Centre” category at the Meetings & Incentive 2010 Travel Industry Awards, the Cape Town International Convention Centre is an exceptional facility that meets the expectations of delegates and organisers alike. Ideally located on Cape Town’s foreshore, adjacent to the Waterfront, the central business district and leading hotels, the two large auditoria offer excellent technological infrastructure and superb acoustics, and the 10 000 square metres of dedicated exhibition space and various smaller meeting rooms can be configured into almost any size or shape. The magnificent 2 000 square metre Ballroom, with its full glass façade, offers striking views of the city skyline.
Durban International Convention Centre
A focal point of Durban′s business district, the International Convention Centre Durban is a functional space in an aesthetic environment. Centrally located and just 15 minutes from the airport, ICC Durban is also just minutes from hotels and beaches. Flexibility and versatility are key factors in the design of this state–of–the–art technology–driven centre.
The Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
This multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre is situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton’s business, hotel and entertainment district. Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country’s top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays. The twelve–storey structure provides convention, exhibition and special event space over five main levels.
The CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria
Situated in the academic and research hub of Pretoria, the CSIR ICC is conveniently accessible from all major routes in Gauteng. The CSIR ICC offers superb international–standard facilities with state–of–the–art equipment, including three raked floor auditoria, nine flexible breakaway rooms, three banquet rooms and a centrally located exhibition hall, as well as a spectacular wooden deck leading outside for al fresco dining. The venue is perfect for medium–sized conferences with exhibitions, and events of up to 500 delegates are well suited to the flowing spaces.
