CSIR International Convention Centre
Pretoria, Gauteng

The CSIR Pretoria International Convention Centre is a four-star venue offering flexibility, service excellence and professionalism.

The CSIR Pretoria International Convention Centre, situated close to central amenities, is easily accessible from all major routes in Gauteng and very competitively priced. The Centre is often the venue for many types of special and extraordinary events - the sky is the limit.

The Centre's auditoriums, conference, breakaway and function rooms cater for groups of between 10 and 450 people. 700 Delegates can be accommodated in parallel sessions and up to 1 000 guests can be accommodated for cocktail-style events.

The two larger auditoriums at this Pretoria / Tshwane Conference Centre have schoolroom style seating with raked floors, podiums, soundproof interpreting and press booths as well as digital congress network units between every two seats.

Seating and set-up in the other conference and function venues is flexible and provided according to client requirements. Reception, registration and refreshment facilities with adjacent exhibition space are provided in the foyers outside each venue entrance.

Not only does the CSIR Pretoria Conference Centre provide the perfect venue, it retains a highly experienced team that will conceptualise and arrange special events and services to make any event a success. The dedicated team of chefs at the Centre offer great menus with distinctive flair. Religious and medical dietary requirements are catered for with ease. The Centre prides itself on its ability to adapt to individual needs.

The CSIR Conference Centre has an excellent track record and has been the chosen location for over 500 diverse workshops, meetings, conferences, congresses, conventions and exhibitions with accompanying functions each year.

Conference Equipment

Essential equipment is included in standard packages and venue hire, with additional equipment available on request. An extensive range of state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment is available at the Centre and video-conferencing equipment can be supplied.

The infrastructure near CSIR Pretoria International Convention Centre supports all other communication systems such as satellite links and specialized power requirements. All the Centre's equipment and facilities are constantly upgraded to ensure they meet international standards.

Diamond Auditorium

  • Schoolroom: 220

Ruby Auditorium

  • Schoolroom: 65

Emerald Auditorium

  • Cinema: 31
  • Schoolroom: 26
  • U-Shape: 11
  • Boardroom: 12
  • Double U-Shape: 27

Sapphire Room

  • U-Shape: 6
  • Boardroom: 6

Amethyst Room

  • Cinema: 45
  • Schoolroom: 32
  • U-Shape: 15
  • Boardroom: 16
  • Double U-shape: 25

Crystal Room

  • Cinema: 20
  • Schoolroom:16
  • U-Shape: 9
  • Boardroom: 12
  • Double U-Shape: 15

Garnet Room

  • Cinema: 50

Onyx Room

  • Cinema: 50

Jade Dining Room

  • Cinema: 36
  • Schoolroom: 32
  • U-Shape: 14
  • Boardroom: 16
  • Banquet: 36

Amber Dining Room

  • Double U-Shape: 24
  • Banquet: 68
  • Cinema: 97
  • Schoolroom: 56
  • U-shape: 15

Deck

  • Banquet: 120

Exhibition Hall

  • Schoolroom: 120
  • U-Shape: 40
  • Double U-Shape: 32
  • Banquet: 200
  • Cinema: 250

Conference Facilities and Services

  • VIP Holding suite 
  • First Aid Facilities 
  • Authors restroom
  • Interpreting booths with equipment
  • Free Wifi access
  • Business Centre
  • Accommodation booking service 
  • Transport Arrangements service

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