South Africa conference calendar

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With its first-world infrastructure, balmy climate, breathtaking scenery and world-class hotels, South Africa is an ideal location for international congresses and conventions.

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Take a look at our calender of conferences forthcoming in South Africa.

It's not an exhaustive list, but aims to cover the major events – including those targeting the international market – and is updated regularly.

Also check out our new, comprehensive listings of current and upcoming events – see box on right.

February 2012

Investing in African Mining Indaba
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
6-9 February
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CSOP Today South Africa 2012
Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg
7-8 February
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International Centre for the Prevention of Crime Bi-Annual Colloquium
Upper Eastside Hotel, Cape Town
20-22 February
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Enterprise Risk Management
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
20-23 February
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Africa Energy Indaba 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
21-23 February
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Physicians 2012 Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
23-26 February
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Investments in Africa 2012
Radisson Sandton, Johannesburg
28-29 February
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Africa Roads 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
28 February - 2 March
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Design Indaba Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
29 February - 2 March
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March 2012

6th Africa Economic Forum
BMW Pavilion, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
5-7 March
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Healthcare in Africa
Cape Town
6-7 March
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6th Annual Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference
Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
8-9 March
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Osseointegration Congress
2nd International Congress on Implant Surgery
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
8-12 March
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1st Annual Leisure and Recreation Association of South Africa Congress
Building Liveable Communities through the collaboration of Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Initiatives
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
11-14 March
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Cards & Payments Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
12-15 March
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Retail World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
12-15 March
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Digital ID World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
13 March
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Digital Signage World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
13-14 March
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Kiosk Self Service World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
13-14 March
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Near Field Communications World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
13-14 March
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Online Retail World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
13-14 March
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Aeromed-Africa Conference and Exhibition
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
13-16 March
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Mobile Money World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
14 March
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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
14 March
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International Conference on African Indigenous Research and Development Initiatives
Goodnews Convention Centre, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg
14-16 March
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Innovation Research and Development for Higher Education Conference
Southern Sun Montecasino, Johannesburg
15-16 March
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Label Summit Africa
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
19-20 March
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Time of the Writer
Various venues, Durban
19-24 March
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Afri-Tech Technology & Digital Marketing Summit
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
22-24 March
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WoodEx for Africa Conference and Exhibition
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
22-24 February
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Power & Electricity World Africa 2012 Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
26-29 March
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BioEnergy World Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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Energy Efficiency World Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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Green Buildings World Africa 2012 Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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On-site Power World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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The Solar Show Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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The Utility Show Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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Wind Power World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-28 March
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IPP and Co-generation World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-29 March
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Transmission & Distribution World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
27-29 March
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Smart Electricity World Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
28-29 March
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My Business Conference & Expo Joburg
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
29 March
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Inaugural South Africa Investment Forum 2012
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town
29-30 March
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April 2012

13th International Winelands Conference
Research Congress Centre of the Stellenbosch Insitute for Advanced Study, Stellenbosch
2-4 April
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The SA Basic Education Conference
International Convention Centre, Durban
2-4 April
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Cloud Computing Africa Convention and Exhibition
Olive Convention Centre, Durban
5-6 April
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18th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing
International Convention Centre, Durban
16-20 April
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13th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
17-21 April
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Best of Both Worlds Conference
ATKV Klein Kariba Resort, Bela, Bela, Limpopo
16-20 April
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World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing
International Convention Centre, Durban
16-20 April
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Comminution '12
Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
17-20 April
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International Mining History Congress
Johannesburg
17-20 April
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Forum 2012: Research for Health
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
24-26 April
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May 2012

2nd QS-MAPLE Conference and Exhibition
Southern Sun, Elangeni Hotel, Durban
3-4 May
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The HR Show Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
7-10 May
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The Learning & Development Show Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
7-10 May
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The Learning Solutions Show Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
7-10 May
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Cloud Computing World Forum Africa
Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
8 May
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American Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology Conference
Sports Science Institute of South Africa and the University of South Africa, Cape Town
9-13 May
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Umalusi 2012 Conference
Standards in Education and Training: The Challenge
Ekudeni Resort, Johannesburg
10-12 May
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Indaba 2012
International Convention Centre, Durban
12-15 May
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Shedding the Light on World Class Practices – Talent Management Seminar
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Conference Centre, Durban
18 May
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SatCom Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
21-24 May
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Submarine Networks World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
21-24 May
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SASEC 2012: 1st Southern African Solar Energy Conference
Protea Hotel, Technopark, Stellenbosch
21-23 May
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Telecoms World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
21-24 May
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The TV Show Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
21-24 May
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Mobility, Migration, Development and Environment Conference
University of South Africa, Pretoria
22-23 May
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Industrial Sustainability Conference
Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, Johannesburg
23-24 May
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Value 2012
Value in Sustainable Business Practices
Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal
27-30 May
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44th South Africa Property Owners' Association International Convention and Property Exhibition
International Convention Centre, Durban
30 May - 1 June
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AMCSA 2012: Aesthetic Medicine Congress South Africa
CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria
31 May - 2 June
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June 2012

3rd Southern African TB Conference
International Convention Centre, Durban
12-15 June
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Cape Town Book Fair
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
15-17 June
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Hospitality Investment World Africa Conference & Exhibition
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
18-21 June
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Serviced Apartments World Africa Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
18-21 June
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Economy Hotels World Africa Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
20-23 June
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Hotel Technology World Africa Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
20-23 June
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Resort Development World Africa Conference
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
20-23 June
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8th World Congress on Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Project Management
International Convention Centre, Durban
23-27 June
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Africa Ports and Harbours Show 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
25 -29 June
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Africa Rail 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
25 -29 June
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Signalling & Train Control World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
25-29 June
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July 2012

4th International Wildlife Management Congress
International Convention Centre, Durban
9-12 July
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The XVIth World Economic History Congress
Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
9-13 July
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INC2012: The Ninth International Network Conference
Summerstrand Hotel, Port Elizabeth
10-12 July
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Aviation Outlook Africa Conference
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 July
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2012 AFTA (African Theatre Association International) Annual International Conference
University of Cape Town, Cape Town
12-15 July
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Africa Mining Congress 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
16-19 July
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International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology 21st International Congress
Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
17-21 July
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East Africa Business Summit & Expo 2012
Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg
20 July
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30th International Congress of Psychology
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
22-27 July
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13th World Congress of Teachers Of French
International Convention Centre, Durban
23-27 July
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Banking Outlook Africa 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
30 July - 3 August
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August 2012

1st World Down Syndrome Congress
International Convention Centre, Cape Town
15-17 August
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Contact Centres World Africa Conference
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
20-23 August
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16th Annual International Education Association of South Africa Conference
Southern Sun Cape Town, Cape Town
29 August - 1 September
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September 2012

58th South African Orthopaedic Association Congress
International Convention Centre, Durban
3-7 September
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10th Intermodal Africa
International Convention Centre, Durban
6-7 September
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South African Genetics and Bioinformatic Society Conference
The Conservatoire, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
10-12 September
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Cloud Computing Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 September
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Content Management World Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 September
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Digital Advertising World Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 September
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e-Commerce & Payments Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 September
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The Mobile Show Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 September
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Social Media World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
10-13 September
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International Small Business Congress & Expo
Sandton Convention Centre
15-18 September
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ICHSIP30: 30th International Congress on High-Speed Imaging and Photonics
CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria
16-21 September
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15th South African Council of Shopping Centres Congress
International Convention Centre, Durban
19-21 September
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October 2012

Viridis Africa
Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg
16-17 October
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1st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) African Region Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics
Protea Hotel President, Cape Town
17-20 October
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The CFO Show Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
22-25 October
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Loyalty World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
23-26 October
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3rd Continental Congress of Dermatology of the ISD and the 65th National Congress of the Dermatology Society of South Africa
International Convention Centre, Durban
24-27 October
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19th Africa Oil Week
BMW Pavilion, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
29 October - 2 November
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November 2012

International Conference on Fresh Water Governance for Sustainable Development
Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal
5-7 November
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Hedge Funds World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Westin Grand, Cape Town
5-8 November
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Private Equity World Africa Conference & Exhibition
Westin Grand, Cape Town
5-8 November
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The Mine Managers Show Africa Conference & Exhibition
Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club, Vereeniging
7-9 November
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Process Mineralogy '12
Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
7-9 November
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International African Vaccinology Conference
Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town
9-11 November
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Precious Metals '12
Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
12-13 November
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Processing of Nickel Ores and Concentrates '12
Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
14-15 November
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Public Services International (PSI) 29th World Congress
International Convention Centre, Durban
27-30 November
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