The COVID-19 pandemic status in South Africa is monitored closely and the most up-to-date information can be found here. Active cases in the Western Cape/Cape Town can be monitored here.

The regulations for international travellers will vary according to the alert level declared by the government, available here. Updated and relevant travel information will be provided to H3D Symposium attendees in the months before the conference to allow them to plan their trip.

Address: Webersburg Estate, Stellenbosch

Phone: 021-8091100

Webite: https://webersburg.co.za/

Important information regarding visa requirements can be found on the website of the Department of Home Affairs, while SouthAfrica.info will also assist you with user-friendly information:

Should you require a letter of invitation please contact our registration office on:

Tel: +27 (0) 21 910 1913.

A yellow fever certificate is only required if you are travelling from or have recently visited a country which has a high risk of yellow fever.  Please check with your travel agent.

October is a pleasant spring month in Cape Town, South Africa, with average temperature ranging between min 13.2°C (55.8°F) and max 20.7°C (69.3°F).

The average relative humidity is 71%.In October is rains around 9.4 days, with typically 29mm (1.14″) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cape Town, there are 111 rainfall days, and 435mm (17.13″) of precipitation is accumulated.

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the local currency. Foreign exchange can be done at the airport as well as at all major hotels. Notes come in denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200; and coins come in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5. There are two R5 coins in circulation, both of which are legal currency. All transactions are rounded down to the nearest 5c. Rand (ZAR). 100 cents equals one rand. A passport will be required for ALL transactions.

A passport will be required for ALL transactions. Foreigners can claim sales tax refunds and should ask salesmen to fill out a tax refund form when purchasing any goods.

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the local currency. All major credit cards are accepted throughout South Africa. Various automatic teller machines are located within walking distance of the official hotels and the CTICC.

The voltage throughout South Africa is 220V/50hz. Most plugs are 15 amp 3-prong or 5 amp 2-prong, in both cases with round pins. If you’re bringing anything electrical, bring an adapter. Most hotels have 110 volt outlets for electric shavers and appliances. Adaptors can be bought at the airport on your arrival, and may be available at your hotel.

We urge delegates to take care of their personal possessions at all times and exhibitors to be particularly aware during the period of exhibition build-up and breakdown. Lock – up storage is available.

Must please be worn at all times for security reasons.

Food and Drink: Only water may be consumed inside the auditorium. Please respect this request. Smoking: Strict legislation governs smoking in public places in South Africa. Smoking is absolutely forbidden inside the Conference Centre.
Mobile phones: Please ensure that mobile phones are on silent mode during the conference sessions. Time-keeping: As time will be very tight, delegates are requested to respect the starting times for all sessions.

Dial 10111 from any mainline telephone for an emergency response.

The organising committee, the congress organiser, accept no liability for any damages, injury and/loss of whatever nature by participants and/or accompanying person.

• Wine Tasting: http://www.spier.co.za/visit/wine-tasting
• Picnics: https://www.spier.co.za/food/picnics-at-spier
• Self-guided walks: https://www.spier.co.za/visit/self-guided-walks
• Vineyard Segway Tours: https://www.spier.co.za/visit/vineyard-segway-tour
• Eagle Encounters https://www.spier.co.za/visit/eagle-encounters
• Craft Market http://www.spier.co.za/visit/craft-market
• Artisan Studio: https://www.spier.co.za/visit/spier-artisan-studio
• Qhubeka Buffalo Bicycles: https://www.spier.co.za/blog/explore-the-farm-on-a-qhubeka-bike
• Shopping: We have a Craft Market, Hotel Shop, Wine Shop and Farm Deli onsite. In Stellenbosch itself (not far from Spier) there are also several shopping options, as well as malls close by.
• Children: We offer a variety of activities onsite ideal for kids: https://www.spier.co.za/hotel/kids-activities