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The Network for Industrially Contaminated Land in Africa (NICOLA) is pleased to announce the NICOLA Conference titled “Knowledge-based Solutions and International Drivers”.  The purpose of the conference is to foster dialogue on the ways in which industry practices can be harmonized with the expanding sustainability trend and modified to accommodate these practices.

The NICOLA Annual Conference will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Umhlanga, South Africa on the 30th and 31st of October 2024.

Our Gold Sponsors

THE MAIN CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW CLOSED!

All platform and poster presenters are required to pay the conference registration fees; no financial assistance from the conference organisers is available to support registration or other costs of attending the conference.

Please note that the organising committee may contact you to request a change to either an oral presentation or poster depending on the mix/volume of abstracts submitted. Abstracts deemed to be overtly commercial in tone will not be accepted.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Poster abstracts are still welcome and can be submitted to admin@nicola-org.com

SUBMISSION TIMELINE

Deadline for platform abstracts: 9 August 2024
Deadline for poster abstracts:  26 August 2024
Confirmation of acceptance for platform presentations: week of 26 August 2024
Confirmation of acceptance for poster abstracts: week of 2 September 2024

Formatting requirements for posters and instructions for submission of final oral presentations to the organising committee will be communicated upon confirmation of acceptance.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE

Our Programme:
Discover the array of sessions on offer, showcasing both local and global experts, complemented by the chance to connect and network.​
Our Call for Abstracts is now open and a more detailed programme for the conference will be published when finalised (anticipated end-August 2024).

30 October 2024
Day 1: Conference (including lunch and x 2 tea breaks)
Free Networking Event (including drink & snack)
Celebratory Dinner

31 October 2024
Day 2: Conference (including lunch and x 2 tea breaks)
NICOLA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of available Steering Committee positions

Please note: Delegates attending both days of the conference will be eligible for 2 CPD credits

Download draft programme

Registration Information

The conference and associated events represent an excellent opportunity for delegates to progress their professional development, hearing about the latest developments in sustainable land management and remediation whilst networking with world leading experts from industry, academia and the regulatory community. It furthermore represents a fantastic opportunity to capture ideas and ways of working which can be applied to your projects and generate value for your organisation. Our exhibition will showcase products, vendors and service providers with expertise on the African continent and beyond who can offer knowledgeable insights to support you on your projects and challenges.

We expect to have excellent keynote speakers (details to be announced soon)!

To maximise the opportunities for our delegates we will be organising poster presentations and oral presentations as well as additional networking opportunities.

Delegates attending both days of the conference will be eligible for 2 CPD credits.

Our pricing information is as follows:
Conference Fees* (30 and 31 October)

Early bird conference registration – members (valid until 6 Sept) R5,100
Early bird conference registration - non-members (valid until 6 Sept)R6,200
Standard conference registration – members (from 7 Sept)R5,800
Standard conference registration - non-members (from 7 Sept)R7,100
Students / NPOs - Early bird conference registration (valid until 6 Sept)R1,900
Students / NPOs - Standard conference registration (from 7 Sept)R2,200
(maximum of 20 places available, first come first served)

Networking Opportunities

Networking Event and Celebratory Dinner (evening of 30 October)R800
(please add to your cart if you wish to settle with conference ticket)

Conference packages

Conference packages have been developed which include a combination of full conference attendance, one nights’ accommodation at the Radisson Blu Hotel, and the networking event and dinner.

Conference Package 1
Early bird - Members only
(valid until 6 Sept)

R8,500*

Conference Package 2
Early bird - Non-Members
(valid until 6 Sept)

R9,600*

Conference Package 3
Early bird - Members only
(valid until 6 Sept)

R7,700*

Conference Package 4
Early bird - Non-Members
(valid until 6 Sept)

R8,800*

Conference Package 5
Students / NPOs - Early bird
(valid until 20 Sept)

R5,300*

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Accommodation at Radisson Blue Hotel (30 Oct.), including buffet breakfast. Exclusive preferential conference accommodation rates when booked through NICOLA.Accommodation at Radisson Blue Hotel (30 Oct.), including buffet breakfast. Exclusive preferential conference accommodation rates when booked through NICOLA.Accommodation at Radisson Blue Hotel (30 Oct.), including buffet breakfast. Exclusive preferential conference accommodation rates when booked through NICOLA.Accommodation at Radisson Blue Hotel (30 Oct.), including buffet breakfast. Exclusive preferential conference accommodation rates when booked through NICOLA.Accommodation at Radisson Blue Hotel (30 Oct.), including buffet breakfast. Exclusive preferential conference accommodation rates when booked through NICOLA.
*Excludes all travel and transfers.*Excludes all travel and transfers.*Package excludes dinner on 30 Oct.
*Excludes all travel and transfers.
*Package excludes dinner on 30 Oct.
*Excludes all travel and transfers.
*Excludes all travel and transfers.
Delegates can register for the conference here

Key Dates
Deadline for platform abstracts: 9 August 2024
Confirmation of acceptance for platform presentations: week of 26 August 2024
Deadline for poster abstracts:  26 August 2024
Confirmation of acceptance for poster abstracts: week of 2 September 2024
Draft Programme Announced: 30 August 2024
Early Bird Registration Ends:  6 September 2024

Registration Terms & Conditions
1.Early Bird registrations must be fully paid for by 6 September 2024. 2. Registrations booked after 6 September 2024, are to be paid in full 30 days after the date of the invoice. 3. Registrations made less than 30 days before the event must be paid in full prior to the event start date. 4. There is no refund or credit given for non-attendance. 5. Should you be unable to attend you are welcome to reassign your registration to another attendee who has the same registration status. Please notify admin@nicola-org to re-assign your registration. 6. Cancellations are non-refundable. Please notify admin@nicola-org if you wish to cancel. 8. There is no refund or credit given where the event has to be cancelled due to force majeure.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Information

Sponsorship opportunities are now open!

The exhibition and networking sessions present many opportunities to forge new connections, engage with prospective clients, enhance relationships within current networks, and foster collaborative opportunities with colleagues, global specialists, and other industry professionals. Additionally, the conference offers a valuable platform for organizations to meet new and young talented aspiring environmentalists.

Sponsors and exhibitors at the conference are extremely important to ensure the success of the conference. We welcome early confirmation of your participation in our programme and look forward to supporting you to give you the right level of exposure and recognition.

Sponsorship and exhibition packages

Our Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors

TBC

Keynote Sponsors

To be announced soon.