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12-14 November 2024
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)Cape Town
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Africa Tech Festival

Exhibitor Service Manual

For Westin Meeting Room Clients

Here you’ll find all the relevant information you’ll need for the event. Please ensure you read through each section carefully and meet any applicable deadlines to ensure a successful, smooth-running event. If you have any questions please reach out to Customer Success!

EVENT INFORMATION

VENUE

YOUR MEETING ROOM

The Westin Cape Town

Convention Square
1 Lower Long Street,
Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cptwi-the-westin-cape-town/overview/


THE MAIN EVENT

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

CTICC 1

Convention Square,
1 Lower Long Street,
Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

CTICC 2

Corner of Heerengracht,
& Rua Bartholomeu Dias, Foreshore,
Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

https://www.cticc.co.za/

MEETING ROOM ACCESS & EVENT HOURS

Meeting Room Hours are as follows:

Set Up Only
11 November 15:00-20:00

Event Dates & Meeting Room Access Times
12 November: 08:00-18:00

13 November: 08:00-18:00

14 November: 08:00-16:00

For all other event hours such as: registration, conference & social events please click here!

Please note all timings are subject to change and will be updated here.

WHAT'S NEXT

If you have purchased a meeting room package, you will be required to complete the below steps:

  1. Submit an ai or eps logo and a jpeg or png logo to the Exhibitor Portal (EV2) by 1st October
  2. Complete the electronic Health & Safety Form by 1st October
  3. Complete the electronic Meeting Room Form by 22nd October
  4. Register your staff on the Exhibitor Portal (EV2) by 1st November
  5. Order any additional services, if required
  6. Review our additional policies

COMPULSORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following responsibilities are all compulsory in order for us to deliver your event package, please ensure you complete each task by the deadlines outlined below.

COMPLETE H&S FORM

HEALTHY & SAFETY FORM

Health & Safety at our shows is extremely important to keep EVERYONE safe.

Before arriving onsite we ask that all exhibiting companies to complete our

Health & Safety Form

It's a requirement of all companies to read through the Informa Tech Rules & Regulations Handbook & complete the H&S form.

If the form has not been submitted, or is not completed to an appropriate standard, Informa Tech organizers reserve the right to refuse build/admission to the show or ask you/your stand contractor (if applicable) to resubmit the form with further information.

IMPORTANT: All H&S forms are due for submission by 1st October.


CUSTOM BUILD

If you are planning to have a custom build in this room via a contractor, please let Customer Success know ASAP as additional approval and Health and Safety forms may be required. If we are informed too late and deadlines are missed we will not be able to accommodate the request.

All customer builds will be subject to venue and H&S approvals.

If you require an alternative layout or additional furniture you will need to order this via the order forms below.

SUBMIT YOUR ROOM CONFIGURATION & ONSITE CONTACT DETAILS

In order to prepare your meeting room, we need your room configuration and onsite point of contact confirmed. Please complete the Meeting Room Form with the above information by 22nd October


ROOM CONFIGURATION

To assist you in planning your configuration you may refer to the Venue's Capacity Chart & Meeting Room Floorplans


COLLECTING THE KEYS

  • Meeting room keys can be collected from the Westin Banqueting Office (Level B2) between 3pm - 8pm on Monday 11 November
  • There is a R1400 deposit required for the keys (R350 per day). You will be required to sign a disclaimer upon picking up your key
  • All meeting room keys must be returned to the banqueting office by 4pm on Thursday 14 November

Your onsite point of contact is required so we can reach them onsite if needed, but also, for security reasons when collecting the keys.

EVENT SERVICES

VENUE SERVICES - WESTIN

CATERING

Should you require any Catering Services for your meeting room, please view the options below and contact lauren.l.wright@westin.com

Buffet Lunch options:

Important: The order deadline is 22 October


INTERNET

Should you require internet this can be ordered by contacting lauren.l.wright@westin.com who will be able to assist.

Please note that basic Wi-Fi at the venue is available at no extra cost

Important: The order deadline is 22 October


ADDITIONAL EVENT SERVICES

GRAPHICS & FURNITURE

The official show contractor is GL Events. They will be building the exhibition and feature areas at the main event and can also help with any additional requirements you may need for your Meeting Room such as:

  • Graphics
  • Furniture

If you have any questions or would like to order, please contact GL Events

Important: The order deadline is 22 October. Orders placed after this date will be subject to a surcharge/may not be possible.


AUDIO VISUAL

The AV inclusions for each room are different, please reach out to lauren.l.wright@westin.com from the Westin to confirm what is already included.

Should you wish to order enhanced AV for your meeting room, please contact IVTM

Important: The order deadline is 22 October. Orders placed after this date will be subject to a surcharge/may not be possible.

SCHEDULING DELIVERIES - EF-GSM

Exhibition Freighting GSM Ltd is the official freight handler, customs broker and on-site handling agent for Africa Tech Festival. Please submit a service order form to Michael for a quote.

Michael Armitage
Tel: +44 (0)1732 885131
Email: michael@ef-gsm.com

Access the EF-GSM order form here: Service Order Form

Please read EF-GSM's - Shipping Information Document

Please note the deadline to order these services is 10th October 2024


Direct Shipping to Venue:

You are welcome to ship any packages direct to the venue at the following address. The venue has limited storage space so if you choose to ship directly please reach out to lauren.l.wright@westin.com for full information and when packages should be delivered/collected.

Address:

Lauren Wright
The Westin Cape Town
1 Lower Long Street
Cape Town
8001


IMPORTANT:

  • Onsite storage during the event is only available if you have placed a handling & storage order with EF-GSM.

Informa Tech cannot be held responsible for the shipping of any equipment nor are they responsible for the collection and receipt of any deliveries.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

We are pleased to offer discounted rates for Africa Tech Festival attendees. For more information and to book please see the following link:

Book Your Accommodation!

PLAN YOUR TRAVEL

Getting to the CTICC is easy as Cape Town is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with well-established transport systems in place. The CTICC is also conveniently located in the central business and entertainment hub of the city, and is close to many major attractions, and places to stay and eat.

Plan Your Route!


VEHICLES & PARKING

With over 1400 secure visitor parking bays available, making your way to CTICC events is that much simpler. Accessible parking bays are available in P3 and P5 Parking.

Parking is charged at an hourly rate, and guests are required to use the convenient pay-on-foot parking ticket kiosks to pay for their parking.

Visitor Parking and Fees!


EVENT POLICIES

CODE OF CONDUCT

Informa Tech is dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. We are a diverse community of professionals, and we conduct ourselves professionally. Please be considerate and careful with your words and actions. Exhibitors in the expo hall, evening party hosts and organizers of concurrent activities should be aware they are subject to the code of conduct. Exhibitors and party hosts may not promote sexualized or offensive imagery or activities. Exhibition and party staff should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment. Participants asked to stop any behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant or sponsor engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, Informa Tech staff may take action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is increasingly important to event attendees. Exhibiting at an Informa Tech event allows you to highlight your company’s sustainability credentials and align with an event that champions sustainability. To ensure that your company and exhibiting stand are aligned with Informa’s sustainability goals:

1. View the Exhibitor Sustainability Checklist relevant to your stand type below and consider the steps as you plan your event

2. If you have a space only stand, ensure that your stand is compliant with Informa’s Better Stands programme as detailed in the Exhibitor Service Manual

PHOTOGRAPHY

By registering for this event you acknowledge recordings, video, and photographs are being taken during the event. By you entering this event, you give unqualified consent to: Informa Tech, its agents, licensees to record, use and publicise your voice, actions, likeness, and appearance, in any manner and media, worldwide in perpetuity. If you wish to avoid being recorded, please do not enter this event.

DATA PROTECTION

Informa Tech do not sell, nor distribute, attendee contact information in accordance with established privacy policies. Any company claiming to have such information to sell is not affiliated with Informa, and do not have access to our confidential records.