Plan Your Visit

Iccommodate is AOWs official and only accommodation partner. They have secured discounted bedrooms at a number of hotels surrounding the event venue. Visit their website here and use their live booking system to take advantage of their rates. If you have any accommodation queries please email [email protected].

AOW is held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC2) located on the corner of Heerengracht Street & Rua Bartholomeu Dias Plain.  

Car parking:  Please use P1 & P3 parking areas for a daily fee. Vehicles, taxis and Uber’s will not be able to stop outside CTICC2 and should use the designated lanes for drop off and pick up.   

Cloakroom: This is available on the ground floor.  Luggage will not be accepted and should be left with your hotel concierge.  The organisers will not be held responsible for any items left in the cloakroom and you do so at your own risk. 

Internet: Free Wi-Fi is available with instructions provided on arrival.  

Please email [email protected] to request a visa support letter.  Please include the name of the delegate with their registration number. Letters will only be issued on receipt of payment.

We have partnered with Niche Dynamics to assist with any visa applications.Please email them at [email protected].

Niche Dynamics can assist you with your visa application for your visa to attend AOW 2024. They will...

• Compile your application

• Ensure your application is compliant

• Upload on applications online with the Department of Home Affairs

• Secure your VFS appointment

• Follow-ups with the Consulates or Embassies to ensure you get your visa outcome

Please kindly note this service is for your own account.

Contact Niche Dynamics:

• CALL: +27 21 914 0611 / WHATSAPP: +27 84 852 3502

• EMAIL: [email protected]

• WEBSITE: WWW.NICHEDYNAMICS.CO.ZA

• 68 5TH AVE, KENSINGTON, CAPE TOWN, 7405     

Instructions on how to collect your badge will be emailed to you two weeks before the event. Badges will only be issued at registration if it has been paid in full.  Your badge provides access to the event or any permitted networking functions. Without it, entry will be refused. Please present a valid photo government issued ID when collecting your badge.

Delegate changes or substitutions please email [email protected]

Registration opening times at CTICC2:

Monday 7 October – CTICC2
10:45 – 17:00

Monday 7 October - Life Grand Café  (Welcome Reception)
16:00 – 19:00

Tuesday 8 October – CTICC2
08:00 – 17:00

Wednesday 9 October – CTICC2
08:00 – 17:00

Thursday 10 October – CTICC2
08:00 – 16:00

Tuesday, 8 October – CTICC2

• 08:00 – Exhibitor Early Access to Halls

• 08:30 – Event Opens

• 12:00 - 14:00 – Lunch

• 18:00 – Event Closes

• 18:30 – Bus Service to 30th Anniversary Celebration

• 19:00 - 22:00 – 30th Anniversary Celebration at Groot Constantia

Wednesday, 9 October – CTICC2

• 08:00 – Exhibitor Early Access to Halls

• 08:30 – Event Opens

• 12:00 - 14:00 – Lunch

• 18:00 – Event Closes

• 19:00 - 22:00 – Waterfront Evening Reception at TANG

Thursday, 10 October – CTICC2

• 08:00 – Exhibitor Early Access to Halls

• 08:30 – Event Opens

• 12:00 - 14:00 – Lunch

• 17:00 – Event Closes

• 19:00 - 22:00 – AOW Farewell Party at SPYCED

For payments by credit card please call +44 (0)20 3855 9557.  For payment by wire transfer, please email [email protected] with a copy of the bank transfer/swift to assist our team in allocating payment to your invoice. 

If you require an invoice or a receipt, please contact our finance team via email at [email protected]

Lunch will be served each day in the exhibition between 12:00 - 14:00.

Dietaries: Other than vegetarian and vegan, please let us know of your specific dietary requirement via email at [email protected] at least 5 working days before the event. 

The Welcome Reception is on Monday 7 October between 16:00 – 19:00 at Life Grand Café, in the V&A Waterfront.  For fast track entrance and to prevent delays please collect your badge from CTICC2 between 10:45 – 17:00.   

There will be networking events each evening from 19.00 – 22.00.  Details of which will be shared via delegate communication in advance and during the event.  Please note you will need to show your badge to gain access into the receptions.

For any queries regarding your exhibition stand, please email [email protected].

Access during build: Exhibitors can access the halls on Monday 7 October from 13:00 – 16:00 to dress their stands.  If you need to arrange access any earlier, this must be arranged through your contractor and they must provide you with relevant PPE.  Please note, access will not be permitted if you have open toed shoes. 

Access during the event: Exhibitors can access the halls from 08:00 on each of the live event days. 

Access during breakdown:  Exhibitors can begin to pack away their stands from 17:00 on Thursday 10 October but not any earlier.  Contractors will not be allowed to access the halls until 08:00 on Friday 11 October.  If you have any specific breakdown requests please email the team at [email protected].

If you are due to speak at the event, unsure of where you need to report to or have questions about your presentation please send your enquiry via email to Mbali Dlamini at [email protected].  

Accredited members can apply to attend.  If approved, badge collection barcodes are issued one week before the event.  There is a dedicated press lounge, operated by our PR company including places to work, branded interview walls and a video recording booth. 

Your delegate badge permits access to the event and any approved networking functions.  No badge means no entry. 

All delegates will pass through airport style security on arrival at CTICC.  This is also a firearm free event. 

Crime, especially petty theft, can be prevalent in Cape Town.  Delegates are encouraged to remain vigilant at all times and should get taxis across the city especially at night.  South African Police can be contacted in an emergency on 10111.  

MICE Logistics are AOW’s preferred airport transfer provider and can provide all standard and luxury private transfers. Pease contact Kevin Estment for all transfer enquiries and bookings.  Please email at [email protected] or contact via WhatsApp +27 (0) 8256 80758

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