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IFCC WorldLab 2017, DurbanSouth Africa
Rajiv Erasmus
President and Chair,
Tahir Pillay
Chair , Scientific Program
Where the World meets Africa
IFCC World Lab, 2017, Durban
IFCC WORLD LAB• Held in Durban, South Africa ,
• 22-25th October, 2017
• Theme : “Omics in Medicine”
• Hosted by S African Association
for Clinical Biochemistry & Lab Medicine
• Supported by Africa Federation of
Pathologists(FSASP)
• Durban Tourism
• City of Durban
• Durban Convention Bureau
AERIAL VIEW OF DURBAN BEACH FRONT -1
km away from convention centre
Hilton Hotel
ICC Arena
Hall 4,5,6
ICC Foyer
ICC Exhibition
CentreWalnut Road
Hall 3Hall 2
Hall 1
ICC Arena
Foyer
Durban ICC Main Entrance
Durban ICC
Durban ICC
Durban ICC Plenary Hall
IFCC WorldLab 2017• Will attract about 2500 delegates
• First time that an IFCC World Congress will be held in Africa
• Speakers identified for Keynote lecture and 3 plenary sessions
• Preference given to African speakers who are recognised internationally
A rich academic program
• Symposia: Have received proposals for 35 symposia – only 24 will be selected (all self sponsored)
• Educational Workshops: Confirmation of 6 educational workshops of which 2 are sponsored by industry
• 5 pre congress satellite meetings : POCT, Diabetes biomarker, Scientific Writing Skills, ICPLM and Accreditation
• 10 Meet the expert breakfast sessions
• 3 Lunch symposia
• Selected oral presentations from young investigators from developing nations
• Poster awards for each day
Durban ICC Arena
Durban ICC
Challenges• Poor response from industry so far
• So far only bronze and silver sponsorships received
• Challenging for industry to sponsor 2 major conferences 3 months apart in one year
• Unaffordable registration fees for majority of African delegates
Durban Exhibition Centre Exhibition Halls
Durban ICC
“When the going gets tough the tough get going”• All symposia are self sponsored
• Opening Cocktail to be partly sponsored by City of Durban
• Partial sponsorship by industry for satellite meetings
• SAACB to raise funds through 3 mini workshops
• Sponsorship application to Stellenbosch University, National Research Foundation, Medical Research Council student delegates and young investigators
• Point of Research Network for Africa to partner with TF –POCT
• IFCC to offer discounted packages to about 150 delegates who satisfy the criteria
KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Welcome pack to given to all delegates on arrival at airport
We have convinced 4 other airlines to fly in directly to
Durban for WorldLab - started mid December 2015
DURBAN GOLDEN MILE: WARM WATER BEACH
DIVERSITY OF CULTURES
Bunny Chow- uniquely Durban
GO FOR A RICKSHAW RIDE ON THE DURBAN
GOLDEN MILE
ONLY 10 OF THESE IN THE WHOLE WORLD
The city with sand sculptures
Beading: Fuel your creativity
Learn how to make waist necklaces
VISIT THE DRUMSHACK AND LEARN HOW TO
DRUM
TAKE PART IN FUSION COOKING
SUPPORT AND VISIT THE LOCAL CRAFT CENTRES
VISIT THE LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE
Rub shoulders with Zulu Warriors
Visit Rortres Drift battleground where Zulus fought with the British
GO FOR A SAFARI – ONLY 2 HOURS AWAY
HIKING IN DRAKENSBURG MOUNTAINS
EXPERIENCE SHARK CAGE DIVING ONLY 30 MINS
FROM YOUR HOTEL
VISIT USHAKA MARINE THEME PARK – BIGGEST IN
AFRICA -10 MINS FROM HOTEL
Botanic Garden: The oldest cycad in the world
VICTORIA STREET MARKET OLDEST FUSION MARKET
IN S AFRICA
Home to Mahatma Gandhi for 20 years
Conclusion• This is a once in a lifetime visit to experience the
pulse of Africa that is a melting pot of Asian, European and African cultures
• There is something for everyone in Durban !! Including the children
• WorldLab Durban 2017 will be the most successful conference academically, socially and culturally
XIVth ICPLM, Durban, South Africa, 20-22 October 2017Elangeni Hotel
SAACB
DATES TO FOCUS ON:
Poster abstract deadline: 15th June 2017
Reduced fee registration deadline: 31st July 2017
Where the World meets Africa
THANK YOU
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