South Africa conference calendar

With its first-world infrastructure, balmy climate, breathtaking scenery and world-class hotels, South Africa is an ideal location for international congresses and conventions.

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Take a look at our calender of conferences forthcoming in South Africa.

It's not an exhaustive list, but aims to cover the major events – including those targeting the international market – and is updated regularly.

Also check out our new, comprehensive listings of current and upcoming events – see box on right.

May 2013

1st Africa Golfing Indaba Conference and Expo
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
2-5 May
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8th Annual Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks Conference
Southern Sun North Beach, Durban
6–9 May
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3rd QS-Maple Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Johannesburg
7-8 May
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Africa Health Exhibition & Congress
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
7-9 May
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IT Web Security Summit
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
7-9 May
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National Electronics Western Cape
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
8 May
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Indaba 2013
International Convention Centre, Durban
11-14 May
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African Utility Week
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
14-15 May
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Clean Power Africa
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
14-15 May
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The 4th National Tax Conference: Tax Administration Act
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
15-17 May
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The Progress Conference
Branding & The Digital Marketing Revolution 2013 & Beyond
Vodacom World, Midrand, Johannesburg
16 May
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ESEW 2013: Entrepreneurship Workshop for Scientists and Engineers
Protea Hotel, Karridene Beach, KwaZulu-Natal south coast
20-24 May
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Business Improvement in Mining 2013
54 on Bath, Rosebank, Johannesburg
21-22 May
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Coatings for Africa 2013 Symposium
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
21-23 May
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Mobile Money Africa Conference and Expo
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Johannesburg
27-29 May
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SatCom Africa
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-30 May
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Eastern Cape Ports & Maritime Conference
Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Conference Centre, Port Elizabeth
29-31 May
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Wastex Africa
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
29-31 May
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Regent Business School International Conference
City Hall, Durban
31 May - 2 June
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June 2013

Totally Concrete Conference
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
3-5 June
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Integrated Marketing Communication Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
10-11 June
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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health South Africa Conference 2013
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
18-19 June
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The Rivonia Trial 50 Years On: the Courtroom as a Space of Resistance
University of Pretoria, Pretoria
18-20 June
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6th SA AIDS Conference
International Convention Centre, Durban
18-21 June
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18th World Conference on Cooperative & Work-Integrated Education
International Convention Centre, Durban
24-27 June
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Field Service Management Conference 2013
Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
24-27 June
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2013 Southern African Students' Psychology Conference
Psychology in Action
East Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
24-28 June
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ICEL 2013: 8th International Conference on e-Learning
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
27-28 June
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July 2013

Joint Annual Conference of the South African Association for Language Teaching (SAALT), the Southern African Applied Linguistics Association (SAALA) and the Linguistics Society of Southern Africa (LSSA)
Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
1-4 July
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Southern African Association for Learning and Educational Differences (SAALED) Biannual Conference
School of Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
1-6 July
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Cities on the Move Conference
Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town
3-5 July
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GeoForum 2013
Turbine Hall, Newtown, Johannesburg
3-5 July
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Land Forces Africa Conference
CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria
15-18 July
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International Conference of the African Language Association of Southern Africa
Muckleneuk Campus, University of South Africa, Pretoria
17-19 July
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Academy of World Finance, Banking, Management and Information Technology Conference
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
22-25 July
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World Academy of Researchers, Educators and Scholars Conference
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
22-25 July
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August 2013

Africa Geospatial Forum
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
13-14 August
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Agri Youth Indaba
Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
15-16 August
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African Farmers Workshop and Expo
Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
15-17 August
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Agri Bizniz Summit
Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
15-17 August
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Society of Radiographers South Africa (Sorsa) - Radiological Society of South Africa (RSSA) Imaging Congress
International Convention Centre, Durban
23-25 August
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11th World Congress World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine
International Convention Centre, Durban
28 August - 1 September
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The 4th Annual African Cup of Investment Management
The Westin, Cape Town
29-30 August
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International Colloquium on Press Regulation and Accountability
Main Campus, University of South Africa, Pretoria
30 August
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XVI International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children (ICPIC) Conference
School of Education, University of Cape Town, Cape Town
30 August - 2 September
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September 2013

9th International Workshop on Adaptive Optics for Industry & Medicine
Wallenberg Research Centre, Stellenbosch
2-6 September
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Hearing Landscape Critically: Music, Place, and the Spaces of Sound
Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
9-11 September
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Noshcon 2013 (National Occupational Safety and Health Conference)
Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal
10-13 September
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Sports & Events Tourism Exchange Conference and Exhibition
International Convention Centre, Durban
10-13 September
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2013 Leisure and Recreation Association of South Africa International Congress
Tsogo Sun, Sun Coast Convention Centre, Durban
15-19 September
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WASME ICSME 2013: International Conference on Small & Medium Enterprises
International Conference Centre, Durban
18-21 September
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The Unisa Cambridge International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning 2013
Spier Estate, Stellenbosch
30 September - 3 October
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October 2013

4th International Conference on Financial Services (IFS)
Sun International Wild Coast Sun, KwaZulu-Natal
2-3 October
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Viridis Africa
Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg
15-16 October
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Second South African Nurses' Conference
International Convention Centre, Durban
16-18 October
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DistribuTECH Africa
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
30 October - 1 November
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November 2013

ES 2013 Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
7-8 November
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Disability Trade and Lifestyle Expo and Conference
Expo Centre, Johannesburg
7-9 November
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Flotation '13
Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
18-21 November
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8th World Congress of the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases Congress - WSPID 2013
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
19-22 November
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AORTIC 2013: 9th International Cancer Conference
International Convention Centre, Durban
21-24 November
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City Development Convention
Turbine Hall, Newtown, Johannesburg
28-29 November
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December 2013

Sixth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICT4D2013)
University of Cape Town, Cape Town
7-10 December
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