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New Stellenbosch Venue – Snowball Conferencing

Jul 262013

Conference Venues South Africa is pleased to announce the inclusion of Snowball Conferencing to our list of conference venues. Snowball is a public video conferencing boardroom in Techno Park, Stellenbosch. The boardroom is fully equipped with a high definition video conferencing system which is compatible with all modern systems worldwide.

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The offices are found at the highest point of the business park and have stunning views of Table mountain and the surrounding vineyard area.

The Vidyo video conferencing bridge allows for multi party conferencing, desktop interfacing and inter vendor operability. This will allow users to achieve significant remote interaction, which means that senior management personnel are able to connect with more delegates more often without the need to travel.

The boardroom is available during office hours, or at an additional cost, may be available after hours as well.

Snowball is an Internet Service Provider and can guarantee a high-speed online video streaming experience.

Facilities and equipment include:

Air Conditioned 7 seater boardroom
Samsung 46 inch 7 series smart tv
Free wifi
Vidyo conferencing system
Flipchart and pens
Whiteboard and pens

4th International Conference on Financial Services in Port Edward, Wild Coast

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Jul 242013

The 4^th International Conference on Financial Services will be held from the 2^nd to the 4^th of October at the Sun International Wild Coast Sun on the border between the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal near Port Edward.

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The theme of the conference “Critical Transition in Financial Services” aims to interrogate the current financial practices while identifying hindrances to efficiency and challenge financial institutions worldwide to practice and demonstrate sustainable banking and financial practices.

We invite you to join us in investigating the transition of the financial services in terms of:

the journey to Basel III
the challenges in moving towards the Solvency II requirements
the cost implications of compliance
the adaption and response to the financial crisis
the regulatory impacts
the ensuring of sustainability through effective risk management
continuous professional development (CPD)

This conference is of a high magnitude, as evidenced by the inaugural IBC2007 at Sun City and the second IBC2009 and third IBC 2011, with the latter hosted on the MSC Sinfonia Ocean Liner. The aim is to attract, once again, respected specialists from around the world in the field of financial management and banking to share their expert opinion and experience on the relevant themes.

Click here to register for the conference

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Review of Plumpudding Guesthouse and Conference Venue in Auckland Park, Johannesburg

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Jul 232013

Plumpudding Guesthouse and Conference Venue provides full service luxury rooms and event hosting facilities. The relaxed atmosphere and formal english gardens create a tranquil retreat in the heart of Auckland Park, Johannesburg. Guests can enjoy a light lunch overlooking the gardens or enjoy an espresso from the coffee bar. Lunch and Dinner is available daily.

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Accommodation

All rooms are equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, ADSL as well as DSTV, extra blankets, hair dryers a safe for wireless internet your valuables.

Other services available at Plumpudding include:

Full laundry service
Shuttle and Tour Service
Business centre complete with fax and photocopy facilities
Wireless internet

Conferencing

The boardroom can accommodate 32 delegates in a boardroom configuration and up to 40 delegates in a class room style. Breakaway rooms from the boardroom consist of two lounges, garden seating and large patio.

Standard Equipment:

50inch LCD Display with computer connection for presentations
Wireless Internet
A 24 port LAN connection available
Whiteboards and markers
Bottled waters & Sweets on the tables
Flip Charts and markers
DVD Player
Delegate Welcome Pack consisting of Files & Notepapers

Full Day Package includes:

Standard Equipment
Arrival Coffee, Tea & Pastries
Two Course Lunch including Fruit juices
Afternoon Break served with Tea / Coffee & Pastries

Half Day Package includes

Standard Equipment
Arrival Coffee, Tea & Pastries
Sandwich platter served at break

24 Hour Package includes:

One night single accommodation
Full Breakfast
Standard Conferencing equipment
Pre – conference tea / coffee & pastries
Two Course Lunch including fruit juices
Afternoon Break served with tea, coffee and cakes

Plumpudding offers complete event coordination;

Weddings
Local Trade Fairs
Product launches
Bridal Shower
Arts and Crafts Exhibitions
Corporate Functions
Year End Functions
Cocktail parties
Kitchen Teas
Family Day Functions

New Venue in Johannesburg – Melrose Place Guest Lodge Conference Venue

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Jul 222013

We welcome Melrose Place Guest Lodge in Melrose, Johannesburg, to the Conference Venues website. Nestled in secure, tranquil gardens, this boutique hotel is situated 200 metres from The Wanderers Cricket grounds, walking distance to the Rosebank centre, and within 3 km of Sandton, Hyde Park and the M1 motorway.

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It’s genuine air of warmth and intimacy makes this a homely country retreat, for the discerning business and leisure traveler. A privately-owned establishment whose hallmark is the friendliness and hospitality, Melrose Place Guest Lodge prides itself in personalized service and attention to detail. It is the genuine warmth of the staff whom no doubt put the sparkle in this real oasis. The central and convenient location of our guest lodge makes it the perfect stop-over for out of town guests visiting Johannesburg for a night out at the theatre, live show, sporting week-end or shopping spree.

Melrose Place Conferencing – For all your corporate conferences, functions and events

The versatile conference venue measuring 13m X 7m has very large sliding doors and windows on 3 sides of the room which fills it with natural light and brings the outdoor greenery into this private space. An environment free of distractions in a beautiful garden setting with a large covered patio for tea and lunch breaks.

The venue offers:

Boardroom seating for a maximum of 18 guests
Cinema Style – 35 Pax
U- Shape – 25 Pax
Classroom – 30 Pax

Venue packages will be personally designed to accommodate individual requirements.

Accommodation

Each of the 30 individually decorated en-suite rooms is generously sized and offers:

A very comfy bed. It can be either twin-beds, or king-size including some extra length.
Mini bar
Tea and coffee facilities
Satellite TV
Wall safes
Hairdryers
Wireless ADSL Broadband internet
Large desk
Laundry and Dry Cleaning services
Private entrance
Secluded views of the shady picturesque gardens
Direct access to each room.

Facilities

24 hour Security on the gate and property
Airport transfers on request
Reliable transportation arranged to suit your needs
Guests at Melrose Place access to the large, modern Wanderers Planet Fitness Gym which has excellent facilities including one of the largest indoor running tracks in South Africa, a large heated swimming pool, squash courts and a very wide variety of classes and instructors. Planet Fitness incorporates a Camelot Day Spa (available at an additional cost) and is 150 metres from our Guest Lodge. The gym is open 24 hours a day and is within easy walking distance.
Large swimming pool
Secure parking
Splendid breakfast to greet you each morning. Breakfasts are served early to suit the business traveller, or later in the morning for the tourist.
Lunch, dinner and snacks on request.
A wide selection of fabulous restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Selection of tours pre-arranged on your behalf
Well-appointed flexible venue facility, located in an environment free of distractions, offering a choice of conference packages,
Ideal for workshops, seminars, important meetings, launches, and training sessions inclusive of standard equipment and Wifi.

Cedar Park Hotel Conferencing Winter Special

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Jul 192013

Located in the Johannesburg suburb of Woodmead, the Cedar Park Hotel & Conference Centre is situated close to Sandton’s Central Business District. Cedar Park is a excellent venue for conferencing, training, weddings and special functions. Their eight conference facilities can accommodate up to 700 delegates.

Cedar Park Hotel & Conference Centre has announced the following winter conference special valid until the end of August 2013:

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New Cape Town Venue – The New Tulbagh Hotel Conference Venue

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Jul 182013

The New Tulbagh Hotel is a new addition to the list of Conference Venues South Africa. The conference venue is located in the beautiful city of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The New Tulbagh Hotel is within walking distance from the famous V&A Waterfront, City Centre, and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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The New Tulbagh Hotel offers stylish and modern accommodation in warm welcoming shades of red and the finest amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless connectivity throughout the hotel enables talking to loved ones via the internet. The New Tulbagh Hotel Restaurant offers fine dining with a street cafe flair, as well as in-house dining.

The New Tulbagh Hotel offers 60 luxuriously appointed air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, designed for comfort and tranquillity. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities and have feature bathrooms.

The Hotel offers stylish and modern accommodation in warm welcoming shades or red, and the finest amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Facilities

Conference Facilities for up to 40 delegates

24 Hour Security Service

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning

Luggage Storage

24 Doctor on Call

Special rates for Chilren

Babysitting service

24 Hour shuttle service in and around Cape Town

Secure Parking

Concierge Service

Free Uncapped Wi-Fi available throughout the Hotel

Interactive Television available

The Unisa Cambridge International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning 2013 in Stellenbosch

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Jul 172013

The first Unisa Cambridge conference in the Southern Hemisphere is a small-scale international conference for sharing ODeL experience and knowledge while highlighting issues particularly relevant to the Global South. The conference is held 29 September to 2 October 2013 at Spier Estate in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

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The University of South Africa in association with the Commonwealth of Learning and Cambridge Distance Education presents The Unisa Cambridge International Conference on Open and Distance and eLearning 2013.

The first Unisa Cambridge conference in the Southern Hemisphere will continue the tradition, established by the Cambridge conference over the last thirty years, of a small-scale international conference for sharing ODeL experience and knowledge while highlighting issues particularly relevant to the Global South. Total participation will be limited to 100 delegates.

This conference will examine continuity and change in Open, Distance and eLearning within the context of political, economic, social and technological transformations that impel a re-examination of current assumptions and structures. Participants will have opportunities to explore those principles and practices that are worth maintaining and preserving from previous generations of ODeL and those which should inform the development of ODeL in the immediate future and on the longer term. Papers, presentations and discussions will promote discussions around the following themes:

The present and the future of ODeL – disjunction, rupture or continuity; a straight path, a winding road, or a brand new superhighway
The North and the South – what can we learn from areas of convergence and difference?
Structure and fluidity – what is worth preserving and what should we let go?
The current and potential impact of OER on ODeL
Global change and its impact on ODeL –the potential impacts on ODeL of escalating inequalities, the digital divide, poverty, economic downturns and a mass demand for education?
Technologies in whose hands? Exploring issues: re-purposing social media technologies for ODeL applications; weighing the effectiveness and viability of new technologies; considering the various dimensions of accessibility
The increasing convergence of ODeL and traditional face-to-face universities and the consequences for ODeL institutions.

Keynote speakers

Professor Asha Kanwar: Commonwealth of Learning
Professor Bakary Diallo: African Virtual University
Professor Alan Tait: Open University UK
Professor Saleem Badat: Council for Higher Education South Africa

Click here to register for the conference

Review of Orion Hotel Devonshire Conference Venue in Braamfontein, Johannesburg

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Jul 162013

This beautiful Johannesburg landmark located on the Braamfontein Ridge, close to the iconic Mandela Bridge dates back to the 1930’s. Whilst The Devonshire Hotel was totally rebuilt on the original site, it still retains its original charm and character. It is strategically positioned in Johannesburg’s vibrant cosmopolitan, academic and business district, Braamfontein.

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The Devonshire Hotel is only few minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport, University of Johannesburg, Sandton City Shopping Centre, Wits University and Milpark Business School.

The hotel offers a pleasant and welcoming guest experience and caters to travelling businessmen, conference delegates and sports fans. The Bellissimo Italian Restaurant serves its famous pizzas combined with traditional Italian cuisine; guests can enjoy a casual drink and relax at the Long Bar, an inviting and popular Johannesburg sports bar.

Conferencing

The Tudor, Forum, Jorissen and Club Room are elegantly decorated air-conditioned venues. These venues are suited for a range of events. The 17^th floor venues are ideal for conferences with larger delegations and banquet events. Tailor made events can be put together to suit theme and budget.

State of the art conferencing equipment is available by arrangement. The venues facilitate themed events on request. The Devonshire has secure basement parking with easy access to the hotel.

Conference Venue are equipped with: Audio/data projector, overhead projector, screen, flipchart and pens, whiteboard, and stage pieces.

Accommodation

4 Single Rooms
The comfortable Single Rooms provide a panoramic view over the city and feature en-suite bathrooms consisting of a bath with shower, tea/coffee making facilities, dressing table with chair, hairdryer, air conditioning and DSTV.

30 Twin Rooms Non Smoking & Non-Smoking
The comfortable Twin Rooms offer either non-smoking rooms or smoking. They also offer a panoramic view over the city and feature two single beds,, dressing table with chairs, en-suite bathroom consisting of a bath with shower, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, air conditioning and DSTV.

16 King Rooms
The King Rooms offers either non-smoking rooms or smoking. They also offer a panoramic view over the city and feature a king bed, dressing table with chairs, en-suite bathroom consisting of a bath with shower, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, air conditioning and DSTV.

11 Double Rooms
The spacious Double Rooms are designed for comfort. These rooms feature a double bed, tea/coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom consisting of a bath with shower, dressing table, DSTV, and air conditioning.

2 Suites
The expansive Suites feature an inviting queen size bed, dressing table with chairs, en-suite bathroom consisting of a bath with shower, private lounge, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, two plasmas screens, air conditioning and DSTV.

Facilities

The Devonshire Corner Restaurant overlooks the intersection of Melle and Jorissen Street and serves an extensive breakfast spread and a hearty buffet or a la carte style menu for a wider selection.

The Devon Arms and Piano Lounge is the perfect place for hotel residents and their guests to relax and enjoy this historic bar.

Bellissimo Pizzeria serves up a variety of homemade authentic Italian pastas. The restaurant is renowned for its Pizza’s, with almost 20 toppings to choose from.

The Long Bar is fitted with TV screens and a perfect place to catch the current sporting events which makes this bar a favourite amongst many sports fans.

New Fourways Venue – Hoyohoyo Chartwell Lodge and Conference Venue

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Jul 152013

Conference Venues SA is honored to welcome Hoyohoyo Chartwell Lodge and Conference Venue to their list of venues in Fourways. The venue is situated in Chartwell, a suburb of Fourways on the slopes of the Chartwell Hills.

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The Hoyohoyo Chartwell Lodge and Conference Venue is an ideal corporate venue offering a variety of value added services. The venue’s braai and lapa area is ideal for post conferencing relaxation. Beautiful gardens and open spaces also make the venue suitable for team building activities. You can rest assured of your security while conferencing with their 24 hour security service. Other features of the venue include an abundance of parking, open spaces for sporting activities and a 600-seater glass marquee for weddings, conferences and other functions.

The glass marquee at Hoyohoyo Chartwell Lodge seats up to:

500 Guests Cinema Style
250 Guests Banqueting Style
300 Guests Schoolroom Style

Other seating styles for the marquee, such as U-shape and cocktail layout, can be arranged on request. Conference equipment at Hoyohoyo includes a Data Projector, Projection Screen, Wifi Connection, VCR & TV Monitor, Overhead Projector, Flipchart, Paper, Pens, Pencils and Note Pads.

The Hoyohoyo Chartwell Lodge has 15 rooms available for overnight conferencing accommodation. The rooms are all spacious and equipped with air conditioning, flat screen TV, wireless connectivity and are fully serviced daily. Of the fifteen rooms, there are ten self-catering units fully equipped with fridge, microwave, pots, crockery, cutlery, kettle and toaster. The lodge’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a cozy fireplace and free access to the bar and spacious patio area adjacent to the pool.

Review of Houghton Boardroom Conference Venue in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg

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Jul 122013

Situated in the heart of Johannesburg ‘s gracious old suburb Houghton Estate, this Cape Dutch homestead was built in 1935. This heritage is captured in the furnishing and décor of Houghton Boardroom.

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Come and experience the tranquil atmosphere of this venue, minutes away from the Johannesburg and Sandton CBD with easy access from the M1.

The venue is fully generator powered to guarantee no interruptions of your meeting or function.

A formal boardroom facility available for a maximum of 30 people seated in U-form, 50 in schoolroom and 60 in cinema style. This area can also be used for a formal dinner of up to 50 people.

A smaller boardroom seat a maximum capacity of 12 people and is ideal for any small occasion.

The Stables are used and popular as an informal setting for 20 to 30 people. This room overlooks the entire garden and is used for breakfast, meetings, lunches and dinners. A handcrafted 5.5meter table has delivered memorable discussions and celebrations. An additional room with a capacity of 20 to 30 people is available in which privacy for a private meeting can be guaranteed.

Whatever your business, function or occasion, Houghton Boardroom will endeavor to provide you with your individual requirements. Houghton Boardroom will create the perfect environment with unobtrusive service required for successful meetings, conference breakfast, lunches, dinners, presentations, cocktail and lunches. Exclusive use of the venue can be arranged for intimate weddings or evening functions. Full dining and bar facilities available.

The boma, set in an enclosure of trees, makes Johannesburg feel hundreds of miles away. Guests can enjoy the lush garden for tea breaks and lunches. This is the perfect place to relax after or during a hard day of discussions.

The Cuisine is prepared by the in house executive chef with fresh ideas to produce tailor made menus for any occasion. A range of menus are available to suit the requirements of the guests. Hermien provides professional floral decorations at the venue, as well as for corporate functions and weddings throughout Gauteng.

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