5th SAHARA Conference, 2009
Date: 31 Nov – 3 Dec 2009
Venue: Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg
Participants: 400
The overarching objective of the conference is to share information and best practices relating to the social aspects of HIV/AIDS. Share the outcomes of social research and the results of interventions implemented in different African countries in order to identify the determinants of HIV/AIDS and the impacts of the epidemic with a wide range of partners, and inform future approaches to HIV/AIDS.
Compass Project NGO Implementers Forum, 2009
Date: 29 October 2009
Venue: The Farm Inn, Silverton
Participants: 150
“The Compass Project, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria, School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), conducts a mapping exercise annually in Tshwane to understand the current levels of HIV services across sectors. The SHSPH, then assists with epidemiological estimates of the need of HIV services. Reporting then identifies the gaps in HIV service provision in Tshwane and allows for dialogue regarding potential strategies to improve service provision.”
ISES Solar World Congress, 2009
Date: 11 – 14 October 2009
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Participants: 1400
“Africa the continent of sunshine hosted, in Johannesburg – South Africa, the International Solar Energy Society Solar World Congress 2009 from 11th to 14th October. The SWC2009 is organized by the Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa a regional representative of ISES for the past 35 years. The congress theme is “Renewable Energy: Shaping our future ” which is particularly apt in this age of increasing World energy prices and lack of access to basic electricity, especially in Africa.”
MenEngage Africa Symposium, 2009
Date: 5 – 9 October 2009
Venue: Turbine Hall, Johannesburg
Participants: 250
“Understand the many forms of men's violence and relationships between men's violence against women, violence amongst men, including in situations of conflict, and homophobic violence and explore emerging strategies to address these forms of violence.”
2nd Access to Healthcare in Africa Conference, 2009
Date: 15 – 16 September 2009
Venue: Casa Toscana, Pretoria
Participants: 100
“These countries need support and assistance, not only around logistics and finances, but also for internal capacity building, education, managerial skills, and the implementation of health care policies and the strengthening of health care systems at district, regional, provincial and national levels. It is therefore a pleasure to welcome you to the Second AA4A conference.”
4th SA AIDS Conference, 2009
Date: 31 March – 3 April 2009
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 4600
“Scaling up for success” We are delighted to welcome delegates from all over the world to the 4th SA AIDS Conference in Durban South Africa, 31 March – 3 April 2009. There is an important new aspect to this 4th conference that will build on the successful conferences of the preceding years.
SABCOHA Conference, 2008
Date: 5 – 6 November 2008
Venue: Emperors Palace
Participants: 200
“It is with great pleasure that I am able to welcome you to the 2nd Private Sector Conference on HIV/AIDS. With the conference about to start the level of excitement is high. I am sure that you will agree with me that the program content will form the basis of an excellent conference, which will hopefully achieve some significant breakthroughs. With the current transformation taking place in South Africa, especially in the health care arena, the holding of this conference is particularly relevant.”
SAIHCM Conference, 2008
Date: 30 – 31 October 2008
Venue: CSIR Convention Centre, Pretoria
Participants: 200
We have chosen Inspirational Leadership as our theme for this conference because we believe that inspired and motivated leaders are essential if we really want to resolve the country’s health care challenges in the most effective manner.
NGO Conference, 2008
Date: 23 – 24 October 2008
Venue: CSIR Convention Centre, Pretoria
Participant: 250
HIV and AIDS is an issue which is very familiar to communities in South Africa. However, each community has both shared and unique challenges, based on a variety of factors. It is communities who are able to identify the problem, come up with potential solutions and organise themselves to put a plan in action who will ultimately contribute to greater community wellness.
1st South African TB Conference, 2008
Date: 1 – 4 July 2008
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 1800
“Work As One” we must, as we implement the recently launched National TB Strategic plan in order to improve health and save lives. Whether you are a healthcare worker, an academic, a corporate employer, a community treatment supporter, a researcher, or a media representative, we need you onboard to achieve the goals of the TB strategic plan.
Burden of Disease Today Conference 2008
Date: 4 - 5 June 2008
Venue: Emperors Palace
Participants: 200
3rd South African AIDS Conference, 2007
Date: 5 – 8 June 2007
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 4300
Building Consensus on Prevention, Treatment and Care. “The vulnerable groups in question included the likes of Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), prisoners and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBTs) community, and the general consensus amongst speakers and delegates alike was that these groups are being sidelined, some perhaps more so than others. “ Craig Caravan
World Medical Association General Assembly, 2006
Date: October 2006
Venue: Sun City, North West Province
Participants: 360
“In July 1945 an informal conference of doctors from several countries was held in London to plan the setting up of an international medical organization to take the place of "L'Association Professionelle Internationale des Médecins" which, founded in 1926 and reaching a membership of 23 countries, had ceased to operate when World War II broke out. This new body was the World Medical Association.”
2nd South African Health Care Managers Conference, 2006
Date: 7 – 8 September 2006
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Participants: 135
“The South African Institute of Health Care Managers is an association incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act. It was established in 2004 to provide a professional association for health care managers working in either the public or the private health sectors.”
9th World Congress on Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, 2006
Date: 20 – 22 July 2006
Venue: Emperors Palace, Johannesburg
Participants: 160
8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 2006
Date: 2 – 5 April 2006
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 1800
“A particular innovation of the 8th World Conference was the introduction of a daily newsletter that featured highlights from the preceding day’s proceedings and activities. Whereas the social programme, including the beach party, was well-received, the opening and closing plenary sessions that featured poignant entertainment and several international and national guests as speakers helped to heighten public and media interest in injury prevention.”
2nd South African AIDS Conference, 2005
Date: 7 – 10 June 2005
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 3500
“Every person who lives in South Africa is affected by the HIV epidemic, either directly or indirectly. Together we can make a difference.”
Solutions for Healthcare Delivery in South Africa Conference, 2004
Date: 30 - 31 October 2004
Venue: Emperors Palace
Participants: 200
1st South African AIDS Conference, 2003
Date: 3 – 6 August 2003
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 2900
The AIDS Conference with a Difference, To Make a Difference.
Now Chairperson of the first South African AIDS Conference 2003, Professor Jerry Coovadia, says, "There is a complaint, probably justifiable, that there are too many meetings and conferences on HIV/AIDS.
13th International AIDS Conference, 2000
Date: 9 - 14 July
Venue: International Convention Centre, Durban
Participants: 14,000
The Durban conference gave scientists the opportunity to present research that conclusively refuted the premise that AIDS drugs were ineffective and dangerously toxic. Executive Director of UNAIDS Peter Pilot concluded: "This conference has made it irreversible — prevention and care are combined."
