Six Medical Conferences In Cape Town
Reinforcing the notion that there is business after the World Cup, Cape Town has won the international bid to host 6 medical conferences over the next 3 years. This is worth an estimated £9m in economic benefit to the city.
The Medical Conferences in Cape Town are:
- The IGPA annual International Generics Conference
- Black Psychiatrists Conference (2011)
- Commonwealth Dental Association Triennial Meeting (2012)
- World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress
- Conference on Human-Computer Interaction in 2013
- Congress of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2014)
Cape Town, with its improved infrastructure, excellent service levels and world-renowned hospitality is prominent in Africa's business tourism. Combined with a majestic mountain backdrop, sea vistas and Mediterranean climate, delegates to these conferences can look forward to and memorable conference experience.
Almost two thirds of all international conferences and meetings taking place in South Africa in 2009, chose Cape Town as their event destination, with twenty five percent of international meetings on the African continent occurring in Cape Town.
Cape Town sits at eighth position on the ICCA ranking for future scheduled international congresses over the next ten years. In the past year alone, (2009) the Cape Town International Convention Centre hosted 461 different events, including 35 international and 40 national conferences, 25 consumer exhibitions and 13 trade fairs.
Other Cape Town conferences booked for 2010 are:
- International Committee for Life
- Disability and Health Insurance (ICLAM)
- Marine Aids and Lighthouse Authorities
- International Union of Food Sciences
Source: Cape Town Magazine
