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Reach for the stars Science, technology and innovation in South Africa

South Africa is the most advanced, broad-based economy on the continent, with the infrastructure to match any first-world country. Well known for its fantastic climate, amazing scenery, stunning wildlife, cosmopolitan and vibrant towns, diverse culture and the friendliness and warmth of its people, South Africa is now, officially, open for business Welcome to

Knowledge capital Serious efforts, initiatives and funding are in place to develop the economy in line with the New Development Plan 2030. As SA embraces the knowledge economy, it has a wealth of intellectual capital to employ, including unique specialisms in sectors such as life sciences with a globally important knowledge base in cardiology and HIV. Home to two of the top 200 universities in the world, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Cape Town (Times Education World University Rankings 2017), plus numerous research and scientific institutions, it has in addition a developing culture of innovation hubs and fast growing tech sector, and an exciting and burgeoning creative sector. Invest South Africa’s sophisticated banking system, diverse manufacturing base and wealth of natural resources make it one of the best emerging market investment destinations. A gateway to the continent, it positions investors for growth into Africa, a market of a billion people. Government investment incentives and industrial financing interventions are aimed at encouraging commercial activity. New award-winning InvestSA is a one-stop-shop for business set up. Meet South Africa is Africa’s leading business destination and the number one convention destination in Africa and the Middle East (International Congress and Convention Association [ICCA] global ranking), with more than 1,700 meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition event venues, and the largest of those venues accommodating more than 20,000 visitors. Experience South Africa offers fantastic opportunities for pre and post tours and many unique experiences including: •

NEW: Home of Mpumalanga, site of possibly the oldest sign of life on the planet and SA’s 10th World Heritage Site The ruins of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe in northern Limpopo The Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng Historical sites including Robben Island, the Castle of Good Hope and Soweto Township An extraordinary wild life and eco-destination, SA is sixth out of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries with more than 20 National Parks, including two of the world’s most renowned wildlife reserves: the Kruger National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The wine routes of the Western Cape

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Open for business

South Africa People

Renowned for the warmth and friendliness of its people, the ‘rainbow nation’ is helpful, hospitable and open. The philosophy of Ubuntu, ‘the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity’, runs deep through the nation. South Africa’s large young population brings an energy, innovative spirit, willingness to learn and compete and a highly trainable workforce, a true youth dividend. Value for money A favourable exchange rate guarantees South Africa offers exceptional value for money for all events. Access SA is the continent’s largest carrier with three international airports: Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and 106 international routes to 69 cities globally. Internal connections are excellent.

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Africa’s most industrialised economy, the region’s principal manufacturing hub and a leading services destination. One of the most open economies in the world. Preferential access to numerous global markets. Highly diversified economic structure. An extensive and modern infrastructure network. Sophisticated banking sector with a major footprint in Africa. Financial hub of the continent. A supportive and growing ecosystem as a hub for innovation, technology and fintech. Abundant natural resources.

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Significant meetings 2019

• World Economic Forum • World Ophthalmology Conference (15,000 delegates) • Africa Travel Indaba 2019 (7,000 dels) • 9th SA AIDS Conference 2019 • United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) (3,000 dels)

2020 2021

• World Dairy Summit

• World Congress of International Health Economics Association • 76th Congress International Fiscal Association • International Association of Paediatric Dentistry

2022 2023 2024

• International Astronomical Union

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An unbeatable destination South Africa is an attractive destination for every kind and size of event. An excellent track record in international events has seen it host meetings such as COP17, the 5th BRICS Summit and the World Economic Forum, and it is one of the few countries to host most of the major sports world cups including the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, as well as the Cricket and Rugby World Cups Advantage South Africa All of South Africa’s major convention centres are situated at the heart of the action, offering easy access to hotels and city attractions on the doorstep. As well as convention centres, South Africa has a full range of modern conference hotels and unique venues in settings ranging from vibrant, lively towns to beautiful natural environments. Choices and opportunities for pre and post tours and activities are limitless and offer great value for money.

Johannesburg The financial hub of Johannesburg is a rapidly changing city and the vibrant heart of South Africa. Buzzing with youthful energy, rapid new development is propelling it into an exciting future. The fashionable neighbourhood of Maboneng is considered one of the most successful urban-renewal projects in the world. Served by Africa’s largest and busiest airport, it has around 15,000 hotel rooms and includes conference hotels such as InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers, which is linked to the Sandton Convention Centre and can accommodate 10,000 delegates; the 244-room Hyatt Regency Johannesburg with 1,400 sqm of meeting space; and the Kloofzicht Lodge, with 650 sqm of space. The Sandton Convention Centre has 22,000 sqm of flexible event space and is host to annual events industry show Meetings Africa. Cape Town The parliamentary capital of the country has a European feel with historic buildings, booming businesses and a laid-back atmosphere, plus beautiful beaches, stunning vineyards and of course, the iconic Table Mountain. The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), set on the impressive V&A Waterfront, is close to 20,620 hotel rooms citywide. The luxurious on-site Westin Cape Town offers 483 rooms and provides direct access. CTICC1 has 28,130 sqm of multi-purpose and functional meetings space. NEW: CTICC 2 The brand new CTICC 2 is a seamless extension of the original building with 10,000 sqm of conference and exhibition space, as well as a further 3,000 sqm of formal and informal meeting space. A skybridge connects the two. Mountain and harbour view roof terraces can be utilised for events. Jointly, CTICC 1 and 2 provide almost 141,000 sqm.

“Durban as an events destination has modern and world-class infrastructure as well as an amazing oasis of entertainment. Durban ICC was recently awarded ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre’, by the World Travel Awards for the 17th time in 18 years, a testament to our seamless approach to successful events. For business events, South Africa is fast earning its rightful place as a host destination. SA offers the world exceptional, unfiltered, life-inspiring authentic experiences. We are a modern and capable destination.” Lindiwe Rakharebe, CEO, Durban ICC

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Meeting venues

Durban Set along the Indian Ocean, Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as the third largest city and busiest port in South Africa. Durban’s Golden Mile is a popular beachfront of restaurants, shops and event venues. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport serves as one branch of the area’s Golden Triangle of transportation between Cape Town and Johannesburg. More than 8,000 hotel rooms are available while meeting spaces include the Olive Convention Centre within easy reach of the beach, and SA’s first international convention centre: Durban ICC. This multi-award-winning Centre has been rated amongst the world’s top 17 convention centres by AIPC and offers the largest flat floor, column-free multi-purpose event space in Africa with 112,000 sqm of flexible exhibition and meeting space. More than 3,600 hotel rooms are within a 10-minute walk of the Centre.

SANCB SUPPORT SERVICES The South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) is your one-stop solution for assistance, information and neutral advice on hosting and organising your business event in South Africa. Bidding support: strategy; document; lobbying; promotion; presentations • Site inspections • Liaison with government bodies • Convention planning: support and recommendations • Delegate numbers: marketing support and promotion • On-site event services Support packages – for qualified international conventions •

Airport meet-and-greet – welcome signage, desks and VIP hospitality suites Signage – street signs and banners celebrating the event Welcome ceremonies – cultural performances and/or official greetings during opening sessions to provide a distinctly South African flavour to the beginning of the event Tour desks and visitor information services

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*Support packages are based on eligibility criteria and will be evaluated.

SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL CONVENTION BUREAU (+27) 11 895 3000 [email protected] businessevents.southafrica.net

“Since opening in 2003 we have hosted over 7,432 events. We work very closely with the NCB and the Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau and the city. ICCA has named us the number one MICE city in Africa for the tenth consecutive year. Cape Town is a bucket list destination – I believe the city’s attractiveness coupled with more people making leisure part of business travel, makes Cape Town and South Africa a very desirable MICE destination.” Julie-May Ellingson, CEO, CTICC

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The creative industry

The energy of the arts South Africa can lay claim to some of the oldest art in the world: the 4,000-year-old cave paintings of the San Bushmen. Today, as the soft power of creativity and culture gets increasing recognition, the creative scene is a fast growing sector with huge potential, while the continent as a whole has the youngest population in the world, a combination creating an exciting and new creative landscape

Estimates show the GDP contribution of the cultural and creative industries was just over R62 billion or 1.7 per cent of the total GDP in 2017. A 2018 South African Cultural Observatory mapping study shows the greater cultural economy employs 6.94 per cent of the national workforce and generates one million jobs. A thriving and growing film industry, South Africa is a leading services destination for blockbuster movie productions in Africa by Disney, Warner Brothers and Sony. It is seeing a boom in the visual arts and big growth in African design. There is enormous potential in the creative sector as the creative industries drive demand and development in technology, with virtual reality, augmented reality, AI and blockchain disrupting production and consumption of creative content.

“We have seen a lot of support and development over the last 15 years; it is a really good time to be part of the industry. SA arts are special because they grew independently during the apartheid era and when SA opened to the world we had a strong independent base on which to grow. We are an emerging economy but with established infrastructure so we are a great gateway to the continent. SA arts are new and exciting for an international audience; the cosmopolitan mix of people and the intersection between international contemporary practice and traditional practice makes it exciting.” Molemo Moiloa, Creative Industry Consultant “There is such an exciting energy in SA at the moment. It’s incredible to see the role of the creative industries in areas like finding sustainable solutions through design. A housing project looking at innovative design for low cost housing models is one of the many projects that comes from the creative spirit and energy that Design INDABA houses and grows nationally and internationally. It’s a fantastic place for events. We can, we have and we will continue to do that.” Annabell Lebethe, CEO Dipthong Museums

Zeitz MOCAA ( left ) The largest art museum on the continent housing the most significant collection of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora in the iconic Grain Silo Complex at the V&A Waterfront. Faku’gesi :African Digital Innovation Festival An electrifying, annual ten-day programme celebrating the power of innovative collaboration at the crossroad of arts, culture and technology. Moshito Music Conference and Exhibitions Africa’s premier event for the music industry businesses and organisations in the global music industry. Design Indaba Festival 2019 Design Indaba Festival 2019 is an immersive experience that includes creative industry heavyweights, music, performance and theatre, product launches and dance.

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Finance and investment

South Africa is one of the largest economies on the African continent, home to 75 per cent of the largest African companies. Finance accounts for approximately 16 per cent of the continent’s GDP. With a growing middle class, an affluent consumer base, an investor-friendly environment allowing 100 per cent foreign ownership and concrete initiatives to develop the economy and attract $100 billion of FDI within five years, it aims to be among the top 50 countries in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report within three years. A new body InvestSA is a one- stop-shop to help investors to start up and run a business. InvestSA Winner of the Investment Promotion Award at the 2019 Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), the world’s leading FDI platform, for facilitating the most innovative and digitally orientated investment projects for 2018. South Africa Investment Conference 2018 The inaugural meeting announced to the world that SA is open for business. With the theme ‘accelerating growth by building partnerships’, the conference reinforced South Africa’s investment profile as a promising emerging market in an increasingly integrated African market. The first meeting generated announcements of investment of over R290 billion from companies in mining, forestry, manufacturing, telecommunications, transport, energy, agro-processing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, financial services, energy, ICT and water. A growing market A continental free trade area (AfCFTA) of 1.2 billion in 55 member states is one step closer with the 2018 Kigali Declaration. The free trade area could increase intra-trade by 52 per cent by 2022 (ECA) and creates huge potential for SA exports (currently 30 per cent) into the rest of the continent. Follow the money South Africa offers huge potential for finance and investment, both as a country and as a gateway to the continent

SA is rated among the top ranked globally competitive economies (61st): The Global Competitiveness report • Ranked 47th in business sophistication: World Economic Forum •

Ranked 44th for financial markets development: World Economic Forum Competitiveness Index SA is ranked 10th IRO Investor protection: IMF The flourishing services sector employs 71 per cent of the workforce The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is one of the best regulated stock exchanges worldwide and is the 17th largest stock exchange in the world in market capitalisation.

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“South Africa has the potential to become the destination platform for economic growth into Africa. South Africa has not reached its full economic potential. We have a harvest of natural resources, we have the two busiest and largest ports in Africa (Durban and Richards Bay). I believe we can achieve consistent growth rates above 5 per cent PA with the right skills sets in our economy. It is quite easy to invest and own real estate in South Africa. Our stakeholders such as the Chambers of Commerce, Regional Trade and Investment offices and various city incubation hubs are also specifically dedicated to assist potential investors to better understand their markets as well as provide continuous research, compliance and market access opportunities that are focused at making the investors experience seamless.” Sastri Ramiah (CA) SA, CGMA, CEO, Olive Convention Centre

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At the heart of the nation Ground-breaking medical research at leading learning institutions and world-class hospitals and clinics, and unique expertise developed in response to local challenges, makes South Africa globally important in the healthcare sector Healthcare in SA faces unique challenges. This year WHO declared SA one of the unhealthiest nations in the world and set a target of a 25 per cent reduction in non-communicable heart disease in Africa by 2025. South Africa is home to the world’s largest population of people living with HIV – 17 per cent of the global HIV burden – and it has one of the highest incidence rates of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis in the world. Consequently the research opportunities are huge and important. It has one of the largest manufacturing facilities for antiretrovirals in the world and is commissioning one of only 12 vaccine plants in the world. SA also has a growing medical tourism market.

Public health

“Other countries can learn a lot from South Africa. In my research in public health, the equal health approach is holistic, working interdisciplinarily to put health at the centre and understanding it in context; this helps reduce healthcare service costs.” Professor Moses Chimbari Research Professor – Public Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Equal Health International Association 2020 “This biennial congress will come to Durban in June 2020. Last November we formed the African Chapter of Equal Health and this, together with great support from the NCB, made the Association confident in choosing us as host for the event. We expect 1,500 – 2,000 delegates.”

“We have developed expertise unique to South Africa that is of global interest because of the specific issues we have in obstetrics and gynaecology. Issues include reducing the incidence of HIV through prophylaxis, HIV positive women giving birth to negative babies, cervical cancer, endemic throughout the developing world, and TB which goes together with HIV. We work with many other institutions including the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in London, which has outreach in South Africa, to promote female health. After the success of the FICO 2009 congress in Cape Town, we are bidding for the FICO 2024, which would bring 10,000 delegates from across the world. South Africa is an excellent platform for looking at the problems in the developed and developing world that women suffer from.” Peter de Jong, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chris Barnard Memorial Hospital

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Healthcare

Cardiology

“South Africa is unique in the world as we have diseases of both poverty and affluence. The polarised spectrum of heart disease means SA doctors have seen it all and are known the world over. We are now participating in the global knowledge economy and exchange of ideas. We have a lot of innovation, unique ideas and expertise so it would be great for other associations to come here and partner with us.” 20th Annual Congress of the South African Heart Association (SA Heart 2019), Sandton, Johannesburg “In conjunction with the Pan African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), AfricaPCR, the Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Congress of South Africa (SA-CMR) and the African Heart Network (AHN). The coming together of five major groups is an important milestone for cardiology in Africa. The theme ‘Meeting the Needs for Africa’ is highly relevant in llight of the WHO’s target to reduce the epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 25 per cent by 2025. The European Society of Cardiology Global Activities Programme is incorporated in the 2019 congress.” Professor David Jankelow, President SA Heart Association “The Red Cross Hospital is one of only two paediatric hospitals south of the Sahara. Certain procedures, such as cardiac surgery on children, are only carried out in these hospitals so we provide a unique resource. We have a lot of specialist expertise in SA: in RHD, which you don’t see now in the UK or US. We participated in landmark studies like REMEDY and INVICTUS; we discovered one of the genes for sudden cardiac death. The Investigation of the Management of Pericarditis study changed the way we treat pericardial effusions in HIV positive people. So 21 years ago we had the first heart transplant and now we are in the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. We work in a very different economy, a transitioning and developing economy so we see things differently. When we look at the UK and US we are astounded by the waste: in both things one shouldn’t do, and things one should, but don’t. We think about health problems in a way that’s cost-effective, patient-centred and appropriate for the economy and country. So I think we have a lot to teach our neighbours on both sides.” Professor Liesl Zuhlke, Paediatric Cardiologist, Red Cross Hospital, previous president of SA Heart Association

CAPRISA

“CAPRISA is one of the world’s leading research organisations looking at both HIV prevention and treatment of people with TB and HIV. 70 per cent of all HIV is in Africa. A huge programme of international students comes every year to work with our team, collaborate with around 40 countries and host meetings where specialists come to share research and find solutions. The 2000 International AIDS Conference in Durban was a cataclysmic event that galvanised world opinion and changed the course of the HIV epidemic. The world came to Ground Zero and said no to the inequity in treatment of rich and poor. We had around 13,500 delegates. In 2016, the conference returned, with 20,000 delegates, the whole city got on board, the mayor hosted a beach party for 20,000!” Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director, Centre for AIDS Programme of Research in SA (CAPRISA)

Big pharma

“PharfA has developed a proud history in its first decade. Promoting pharmacological sciences on the African continent and contributing towards health needs has brought international recognition. The introduction of the PharfA Prestigious Lecture at All Africa and World Congresses of Pharmacology will build a proud tradition on our calendar. These foundations present new exciting opportunities for PharfA to cement its strategy towards the next decade. The courage and commitment and the active participation, leadership, and passion of pharmacologists from Africa will advance PharfA and grow pharmacology to find health care solutions through research and training for the future.” Professor Douglas Oliver, Chair: Pharmacology for Africa

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17th World Congress of Basic and Clinic Pharmacology (WCP2014), Cape Town, South Africa. The highest number of delegates from 18 African countries at any of the IUPHAR World Congress: 397 (27 per cent of total delegates) Cape Town 2014 • 18th World Congress of Basic and Clinic Pharmacology (WCP2018), Kyoto, Japan • All Africa Congresses planned 2020, East Africa • Funding support, continentally and internationally to support more than 400 young and established pharmacologists

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ICT

Only connect ICT in South Africa is an exciting, vibrant and growing sector with plans in place for the largest tech hub on the continent Under the National Development Plan, the South African government intends the ICT sector to underpin the development of a dynamic and connected information society, and a vibrant knowledge economy that is inclusive and prosperous, by 2030. Plans include the biggest tech hub in Africa along with a coding and programming academy, plus co-working and co-creation spaces for youths and start-ups are also on the agenda. Government support for tech hubs, accelerators and small businesses offers a soft landing spot for inward investment and companies as well as encouraging innovation and growth in home-grown companies while a huge youth dividend across the whole continent offers enormous potential for growth.

“SA has really embraced tech hubs and accelerators. At the Innovation Hub in Pretoria we help young entrepreneurs initialise, pilot and commercialise ideas. Tech hubs are also being rolled out to townships to enable the economies to grow. E-commerce and smart cities are really developing, helping SA to transition to a knowledge economy. As a growing economy there is a lot of space and opportunity to do business in SA.”

Tsepho Thlaku, Entrepreneur and CEO Pulego Communications

“SA has played a leading role in driving digital solutions for Africa and the world. These include global payment platforms such as Postilion, mobile payment solutions like Mobile Money and Scada solutions for engineering automation like Adroit. A number of South Africans have also been global innovation leaders in this field, including Elon Musk. I’ve participated in and presented at many telecom, fin tech, startup and innovation conferences. These include Africacom, the ITU conference, extensia and Responsible Business conferences. We see rapid growth in the development, rollout and adoption of digital technologies as well as growing levels of investment and revenue. The start-up community is particularly active with South Africa hosting the largest start-up investments in Africa.” 2016 JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference: Junior Chamber International (JCI) South Africa hosted the 2016 JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference in May 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre with 530 young active citizens and stakeholders from 44 countries. Workshops, official General Assembly meetings, JCI Programs, forums, trainings and fun-filled events made an action-packed programme. JCI South Africa secured 16 partners in the government and private sector to deliver the event and give delegates an everlasting SA experience. Testament to the event’s success is the invitation to bid for the 2021 JCI World Congress, which brings 3,500-8,000 delegates from across the world.

Herman Singh, Business Process Engineer

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Innovation

Ranked No1 in the Global Innovation Index 2016 for the most technologically advanced country in Africa, South Africa is buzzing with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial start-ups, providing a fertile ground for new businesses, disruptive technologies, investment and an exciting energy in which to hold a meeting Innovation and groundbreaking research “Stellenbosch is internationally known as an innovation hub and knowledge region in Africa. Stellenbosch University has 451 NRF-rated researchers, 14 of which are regarded as world leaders, 120 researchers considered as experts in their fields and seven centres of excellence with 47 research chairs. The Stellenbosch network offers a cross-sector and inter-disciplinary membership that brings business and academia together, encouraging collaboration and partnership for greater shared success and in support of a stronger innovation ecosystem and inclusive economic growth. Innovus is Stellenbosch University’s platform for the commercialisation of SU’s assets. Spin out companies include nano-fibre technologies, blockchain and digital watermarking, building satellite components and eco- friendly shark deterrent technologies. We even create soundtracks for movies and TV series. Our LaunchLab business incubator has incubated 177 businesses successfully since 2015, contributing 155 direct jobs. We offer a unique value proposition at Stellenbosch and look forward to hosting associations and academic conferences and collaborating with scientific and academic communities and delegates from around the world!”

Christi Wiechers, Senior Project Manager, Innovus

Deep Learning Indaba 2018 The SU commercialising team was shadow event organiser for the conference. The University of Stellenbosch hosted the teaching and networking event, bringing together students and experts with the aim of strengthening machine learning and artificial intelligence research in Africa. The 500+ delegates included a mix of students and industry being coached by leading experts from companies, driving machine learning research as well as world-class researchers from this field. Sponsored and attended by industry giants such as Microsoft, Google and DeepMind. Star seeking The $233m project MeerKAT, a powerful radio telescope, has placed South Africa at the forefront of astronomy, converting radio waves from distant galaxies into >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12

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