DELEGATE INFORMATION AND HOUSEKEEPING

Access To Sessions

• Always wear your badge to gain access to session rooms and the exhibition hall.

• Access to the session rooms is on a first-come, first-served basis.

• The organisers will close access to the session if all seats are filled, for health and safety reasons.

• Delegates are not allowed to stand in the aisles or at the back of the venue.

• Mobile phones must be switched to silent when in session.

Accommodation

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are available to and from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Arrangements can be made at any of the official hotels or at the travel desk at registration. Cost for transfers is for the delegate’s account.

Banking

Conference Venue

The conference will take place at the Durban ICC Address: 45 Bram Fischer Road, Durban, 4001

Phone: 031 360 1000

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) AND ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES

First Aid

WISA/ECSA/SACNASP CPD points are allocated based on attendance.

1 point (8 hours) per day attendance

0.5 points (4 hours) per day

0.5 points (4 hours) for technical tour attendance

• Maximum points that can be earned is therefore 3.5 points (28 hours) for full attendance.

• Attendance is tracked electronically via a chip imbedded in delegate name badges and electronic monitoring stations throughout the venue. CPD and/or attendance certificates will be issued by WISA electronically post event based on tracking data.

• To earn CPD points or obtain an attendance certificate after the event, please visit the CPD counter to activate your badge.

• The conference organisers cannot be held liable for lost data due to inactivated RFID chips.

Emergency Numbers

Emergencies from a mobile: 112

Emergencies from a landline: 107

South African Police Service: 10111

Medical & Fire Emergencies: 031 361 0000

Ambulance: 10177

Entitlements

Full conference registration includes the following:

• Access to all conference sessions

• Access to the conference exhibition

• Delegate package

• Welcome Reception (Tuesday 11 June)

• Farewell Reception (Friday 14 June)

Medics will be available for the full duration of the conference. Should you need medical assistance, please contact staff at the registration desk, who will be able to assist you.

Gala Dinner Tickets

Gala dinner tickets are not included in your registration fee. Please note that space at the gala dinner is limited.

Should you have bought a ticket and are no longer able to attend, your ticket is not refundable.

You may, however, pass your ticket on to another delegate who has not already purchased one.

Should you wish to attend and have not yet purchased a ticket, please visit the registration desk where you can purchase a ticket if space is available.

Taxi Service

Uber is freely available in Durban and offers a very cost-effective option to get around. Download the Uber app at www.uber.com/en-ZA

Indemnity

While every care is being taken to ensure the safety of delegates, in the event of unforeseen disruptions, neither WISA, conference organisers nor the ICC can be held responsible for any losses or damages incurred by delegates. The conference organisers act as agents only in securing hotels, transport and travel services, and shall in no event be liable for acts or omissions in the event of injury, damage, loss, accident or delay through contractors or by the employees of such contractors. Hotel and transportation services are subject to the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the general public. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance. The conference organisers reserve the right to make changes as and when deemed necessary without prior notice to the parties concerned. All disputes are subject to resolution under South African law.

Programme

The programme is correct as at the time of printing, but the organisers reserve the right to alter the programme if and when deemed necessary.

Registration

Registration and bag collection are located at the Registration Kiosk. Registration will be open at the following times: Tuesday, 11 June 2024: 14:00 – 18:00 Wednesday, 12 June 2024: 07:30 - 18:00

Thursday, 13 June 2024: 07:30 – 19:00 Friday, 14 June 2024: 07:30 – 17:30

Safety

Here are our top tips for keeping safe in the city. For more detailed information, see the sections below.