SAGA 2017 15th Biennial Conference & Exhibition

10 –13 September 2017 The Lord Charles | Cape Town

Schedule of Fees Preparations have begun to ensure that the 15th SAGA Biennial Conference & Exhibition

experience is as exceptional as always. Embracing the theme of Expanding Frontiers, experts

will be sharing novel methods and applications related to the field of geophysics. Take

advantage of this opportunity to showcase your work and expand your connections.

Partner

Associations

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SAGA

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The Conference, a staple of the geophysical

fraternity in Africa, provides a forum for

engagement, idea generation and sharing.

Our venue, The Lord Charles Hotel is one of the

premier conference venues in Cape Town.

Conveniently situated in the Cape Winelands, just

half an hour’s drive from Cape Town International

Airport and the CBD, it will provide a refined and

contemporary style to the 15th Conference &

Exhibition.

Social media is increasingly important to science

and industry, as are a range of associated

networking platforms. The event will integrate

online content to ensure that delegates,

presenters and exhibitors are kept informed of the

activities on offer, maximizing opportunities. This

integration begins with the official website

www.sagaconference.co.za, where further

information will be made available.

The conference will provide networking

opportunities to the range of delegates, which will

include:

Mining juniors & majors

Petroleum companies

Geophysicists, geologists, hydrologists

Geoscience consultants and service

providers

Geophysical contractors

Geoscience researchers

Mathematicians

Software developers

University and industry academics and

students

Associated professional societies

Details of the field trips, tours,

workshops and “Adopt-a-student” mentorship programme will be available

on the Conference website.

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Registration Fees1

Early Bird Registration (1 Oct – 30 Apr 2017)

Registration (1 May – 10 Sep 2017)

SAGA Member registration fee

R6 900 R7 900

Non-SAGA Member registration fee

R7 900 R8 900

Student registration fee R3 450 R4 450

Accompanying person fee (spouses or partners)

R1 700 R1 700

Registration Inclusions & Exclusions

Registration Type Inclusions/Exclusions

Registration Fee Accompanying Person Fee

Conference package name badge, programme and conference bag

All function meals

Welcome function Sunday 10th September

Networking dinner Monday 11th September

Gala Dinner Tuesday 12th September

Accommodation

Transport

Pre-conference or post-conference workshops, tours or field trips

Pre-conference golf day

1 Please note that all prices in this document are VAT inclusive.

Lunches and refreshments for the duration of the conference

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Extra Costs to Consider

Additional charge Cost per person

Transfer from Cape Town International Airport One way

Return

Transfer time: +/- 30 minutes, one way

R250 R500

Accompanying persons optional activities See detail on website

Adopt-a-Student Mentorship Programme (1/3 of student registration fee)

R1 150

Pre- and Post-Conference Activities

Workshop Presenter Date Cost

See details on website

Cape Peninsula Tour Guide Date Cost

Includes: Guide, transport, lunch, entrance fees, booklet and gratuities

TBA Thurs 14 Sep R1 480

Vredefort Geological Tour & Geophysical Test Site Visit

Guide Date Cost

Includes: Accommodation (bed and breakfast), lunch, gratuities & guide Excluded: Flights from Cape Town, transfers and dinners

Roger Gibson TBA

Thurs 14 Sep Fri 15 Sep

R2 630 (1 night) R3 630 (2 nights)

Golf day Detail Date Cost

Pre-conference golf day

Includes 18 holes and

transport only

Sun 10 Sept, tee off from 10 a.m.

R395.00

Accommodation Types and Prices

Accommodation types at the Lord Charles Hotel Cost per person per night, B&B

Standard Room Single Sharing

R1 595 R895

Superior Room Single Sharing

R1 838 R1 030

Suite Single Sharing

R2 790 R1 510

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Student Accommodation Cost per person per night, B&B

Mooring House Guest Lodge Single Sharing

R620 R420

WHOM TO CONTACT

If you would like any further information, to reserve an exhibition stand and/or wish to manifest your support by

sponsoring, please contact us via the following details:

Conference Secretariat: Going Africa Conferencing

Tel: +27 (0) 13 751 2148 Mobile: +27 (0)83 285 0505 Fax: +27 (0) 86 520 9872

Sponsorship: sponsorship@sagaconference.co.za

Exhibitions: exhibitions@sagaconference.co.za

Website: www.sagaconference.co.za

We have worked with the venue to minimise costs whilst maintaining a high standard, which has come to be

cherished at SAGA Conferences. Your valuable contribution to this event is what keeps this the keystone of the

geophysical community in South Africa.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 15th SAGA Biennial Conference & Exhibition and to working with you to

make it a valuable and rewarding event for all participants.

Yours faithfully

Reece van Buren Chairperson & Technical Coordinator

David Khoza Sponsorship Coordinator

Susie Prangley Conference Secretariat (Going Africa Conferencing)