General
Access to the session rooms
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
We recommend you arrive at the session room well in
advance of the session. Due to safety regulations,
the Organisers will close the access to the session if
all seats are taken. It is not allowed for
delegates to stand in the aisles of the session rooms
Address and accessibility to congress venue
The Urology 2010 Congress will be held at the world-class International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa; which has hosted an historic line-up of events including conferences of a global scale. ICC Durban has been voted Africa's Leading Conference Centre for six consecutive years by World Travel Awards and is surrounded by some of the city’s exclusive four and five star hotels as well as many affordable accommodation venues. ICC Durban is purpose built, fully air-conditioned centre with three convention halls, providing a combined capacity of 7000 square meters of floor space.
Every part of ICC Durban is a multi-purpose space adaptable to meet any requirement. State-of-the-art equipment, skilled technical support and attentive service are a feature of each configuration.
“Little wonder then that ICC Durban is where Africa and the world meet.”
45 Ordnance Road
Durban
http://www.icc.co.za/1.aspx
Airport transfers
Durban International Airport is located 10km from Durban and is 20 minutes from the ICC Durban. Should you require an airport transfer, kindly complete the relevant section on the registration form and please supply all flight details. The cost of the transfer is R190.00 per one way transfer.
Bank, Exchange and Credit Cards
A bank (ATM - all major credit cards) and foreign exchange facility are available in the basement foyer from Monday – Friday; 9am – 5pm
Business Centre
A Business Centre with telephone, fax, photocopy, secretarial, postal and courier services is available in the Basement foyer from Monday – Friday; 8am - 5pm
Certificate of Attendance
Congress Bags
Each delegate will receive a congress bag including a congress programme and collateral
Congress Hours
| Monday 15 November 2010 |
08:00 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday 16 November 2010 |
08:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday 17 November 2010 |
06:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday 18 November 2010 |
06:30 – 17:00 |
| Friday 19 November 2010 |
06:30 – 17:00 |
Congress name badge
If a delegate loses or misplaces their name badge, a handling fee of ZAR…. Will be charged for a new badge.
Disabled facilities
If you require disabled facilities, please notify the secretariat.
South African Urological Association
http://www.urosa.co.za/
Electricity
City power systems are 220/230 volts AC. Adapters for electric shavers and hair dryers are available locally.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
South African Police
10111
Ambulance & Medical response
Netcare 082 911
Fire & Emergency
+27 31 361 0000
The Conference Company
+27 31 303 9852
The Travel Doctor
+27 31 360 1122
Excursions
Exhibition
An extensive technical exhibition will be held jointly with the congress. The exhibition is open to technical equipment manufacturers; pharmaceutical companies and scientific publishers. The Official opening will take place on Tuesday 16 November at 20:00
Exhibition Hours
First Aid
A medical doctor and First Aid service are available at the Travel Doctor, located in the basement foyer of the ICC.
Promotion of Future Meetings
Hotel Accommodation
Click here to proceed to the
accommodation page.
Insurance
The Conference Organisers have taken all reasonable care in making arrangements for the Conference, including accommodation and technical visits. In the event of unforeseen disruptions, neither Urology 2010, the Conference Organisers, SAUA nor their agents can be held responsible for any losses or damages incurred by delegates. The programme is correct at the time of printing, but organisers reserve the right to alter the programme if and when deemed necessary. The Conference Organisers act as agents only in securing hotels, transport and travel services, and shall in no event be liable for acts or omissions in the event of injury, damage, loss, accident delay or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organized through contractors or by the employees of such
contractors. Hotel and transportation services are subject to the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the general public. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance. The Conference Organisers reserve the right to make changes as and when deemed necessary without prior notice to the parties concerned. All disputes are subject to resolution under South African Law.
Language
All presentations during the congress will be conducted in English, the official Language of SAUA. There will be no translation provided.
Lost and Found
Found items should be returned to the Information desk in the entrance foyer. If you should loose something please enquire at the Information desk or contact the information desk at +27 31 360 1000
Mobile phones
Mobile phones must be set to silent / switched off during sessions
Media Policy
Photography, filming and interviews during the congress are prohibited with out written permission from the SAUA 2010 committee.
Parking
Secure undercover parking for 1200 cars immediately below the centre is available. Parking will be for the delegates own account.
Prayer Room
Press centre
Registrations
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Safety
Security teams and surveillance cameras are on duty around-the-clock
Automatic fire detection and sprinkler systems are installed throughout the building.
Like many major cities, Durban has both good and bad areas. It is advisable when walking in Durban, particularly at night, that one should be aware of people around you, and ideally you should not walk alone but in a group. Ostentatious displays of wealth should be avoided, and it is not advisable to look like a typical ‘tourist’ with many cameras strung around your neck. Do not leave valuables unattended.
Smoking Policy
There is a non- smoking policy throughout the congress venue.
Taxi Service
Mozzies Cabs
086 066 9943
Lighthouse Cabs
083 440 8650
Transportation
A complimentary shuttle service will be provided for you from the official hotels to the ICC and the evening social functions. Please see shuttle timetable which will be located in the foyers of the official hotels and the ICC.
Weather
The weather in November is normally mild and pleasant, with daily temperatures ranging between 24ºC during the day and 15ºC - 20ºC overnight. It is recommended that you wear some warm clothes for the evenings and bring a jacket or raincoat.
About Durban; South Africa
Durban; also known as eThekwini in Zulu; is the third most populous city in South Africa and forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. It is the largest city in KwaZulu–Natal and is known as the busiest port in Africa. It is a major centre of tourism due to the city's warm subtropical climate and beaches.
HISTORY
According to carbon dating of rock art found in caves in the Drakensberg. It is assumed that the first known inhabitants of the Durban area arrived from the north around 100 000BC. Little is know of the first residents of KwaZulu-Natal; as the first mention of the area was by the Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama. He landed on the KwaZulu-Natal coast on Christmas in 1497 and thus named the area “Natal” (Christmas in Portuguese)
It was decided that a capital town needed to be built and it was named "d'Urban" after Sir Benjamin d’Urban, the governor of the Cape Colony at that time.
In 1844 the settlers accepted British annexation and appointed a British governor. Many settlers emigrated from Europe and the Cape Colony when the British established a sugar cane industry in the 1860s. The British brought thousands of indentured labourers to work on the plantations from India. As a result, Durban became and still has the largest Asian Community in South Africa.
Government and politics
The mayor of eThekwini is elected for a five year term. Since 1996, the mayor has been Obed Mlaba, who was re-elected to his third term in 2006.
Geography and climate
Durban is famous for its mild sub-tropical climate with warm wet summers and mild moist to dry winters. Due to large altitude variations, some western suburbs get very cold in the winter. Durban has an annual rainfall of 1,009 millimetres (39.7 in), with daytime maxima peaking from January to March at 28 °C (82 °F) and the minimum is 21 °C (70 °F), dropping to daytime highs from June to August of 23 °C (73 °F) and the minimum is 11 °C (52 °F).
Demographics
Geographical distribution of home languages in Durban.
Quick Facts
Land Area of 2,292 square kilometers (884.9 sq mi)
Population of almost 3.5 Million
Population density of 1,513 inhabitants per square kilometer (3,918.7 /sq mi)
Demographics
Black African 68.3 %
Asians 19.9 %
European 8.89 %
Coloured 2.89 %
Unemployed 27.9 %
Durban is at coordinates 
29°53′S 31°03′E /
Currency ZAR ( Rand)
Majority of Languages spoken - English; Afrikaans; Zulu; Xhosa
Durban's economic contribution to the region
The Durban Metropolitan Area is the main economic driver in KwaZulu-Natal. It contributes to over half of the province's output, employment and income. Durban accounts for 15% of national output, 14% of household income and 11% of national employment thereby making Durban the second most important economic complex after Gauteng,
Tourist Attractions
- The Golden Mile
- Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
- uShaka Marine World, one of the largest Aquariums in the world.
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Transport
Air
Durban International Airport
Durban International Airport provides both domestic and international flights. Plans are at an advanced stage for the construction of a new airport, to be known as King Shaka International Airport, at La Mercy, 36 Kilometres (22 mi) north of the City Centre.
Taxis
Durban has two kinds of taxis: metered taxis and minibus taxis.
In South Africa, metered taxis are not allowed to drive around a city to solicit fares; instead they must be called and ordered to a specific location. There are a number of companies which service the Durban and surrounding regions. Contact details can be obtained at the registration desk and Hotels.
Minibus taxis is the standard form of transport for those who cannot afford private cars. Although essential, these taxis are often poorly maintained, and are frequently not road-worthy. With the high demand for transport by the working class of South Africa, minibus taxis are often filled over their legal passenger allowance, making for high casualty rates when minibuses are involved in accidents.
Rates have been negotiated for the Congress. Please see the Accommodation tab for more information on booking airport transfers.
VAT:
Value Added Tax (VAT) at the rate of 14% is levied on most goods and services and is included in the display price of most goods. International visitors are encouraged to keep their slips as they can reclaim VAT on goods (not services) priced higher than R250.00 at the airport on departure, some harbours and at Customs Offices.
Travel Requirements :
Please note that with immediate effect, anyone travelling to South Africa must have two consecutive blank pages in their passport, which lie side by side when the passport is open (i.e. left and a right hand page). Passports must also be valid for at least six months. Passengers travelling to South Africa with passports, which do not comply with these requirements, will either be stopped from boarding the aircraft or risk deportation on arrival in South Africa.
In addition, a parent travelling with children, without the other parent, will need a letter of consent from the absent parent. The police must certify the letter of consent.
Visas:
Visas are not required for citizens of most European countries and many other countries. A valid passport is required. A list of countries that currently do not require a visa can be found at the South African Government website (http://home-affairs.pwv.gov.za/migration/visa/schedule.htm). Participants requiring a visa for entry into South Africa are strongly advised to make their applications in their home countries at least three months before their intended date of travel. For more information please contact your nearest embassy or South African Consulate or consult your travel agency. Delegates wishing to travel to South Africa's neighbouring countries and back to South Africa are advised to apply for a multiple-entry visa. Passengers travelling to South Africa are required to have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to enable the issuance of an entry visa. If there is insufficient space in the passport, entry will be denied and the passenger is likely to be detained pending return to their country of origin. Perhaps this is the time to renew those almost-full passports!
Health:
There are no compulsory vaccination requirements for persons entering South Africa. However, certain areas of the country, including the North-Eastern half of KwaZulu-Natal are Malaria regions. We do have to advise that if you anticipate travelling to a malaria area it is recommended that you take prophylactics before arrival and the necessary precautions while in the area (e.g. protective clothing, insect repellents). South African doctors and dentists are highly trained and hospitals are well equipped. It is strongly advised that delegates take appropriate health insurance prior to their departure. Yellow fever infected countries require inoculations to enter South Africa, i.e. Brazil, certain South American neighbouring countries and central Africa.
Time Difference:
South Africa operates two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year, making it an hour ahead of Central European Winter Time and seven hours in advance of Eastern Standard Winter Time.
Currency:
Currency in South Africa is the Rand, denoted by the symbol R, with One Rand (R1) made up of 100 cents. Foreign currency can be exchanged at local banks and bureau de changes. All major credit cards such as American Express, Bank of America, Diners, Master Card, Visa and affiliates, are accepted in most places in South Africa. Generally, credit cards are not accepted for the purchase of petrol. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) offer a complete 24-hour service. Machines displaying international credit card logos can be used with the respective credit cards.
Useful Websites:
▪ ICC Durban: www.icc.co.za
▪ Currency Converter: www.renniesbank.co.za
▪ Durban Africa: www.durban.kzn.org.za/durban
▪ KZN Tourism: www.kzntourism.co.za
▪ SA Tourism: www.satourism.co.za
