General Information - 2nd National Conference On Global Change

ON SITE REGISTRATION / NAME-BADGE PICK UP

On site registration will be open on Sunday 30 November from 15h00 -18h00 and then from Monday to Thursday from 07h00 and will remain open during congress hours.

The registration desk will be situated in the foyer area of Building 35 and will be clearly signposted.

Your name badge is the official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all conference sessions, teas and coffees, and social events. Should you have registered for a Field Trip, the Sunday Social, Monday Braai, Tuesday interactive evening or Congress dinner on Wednesday these will be indicated on your name badge.

Opening Hours of Congress

Registration Desk:

• Sunday 30 November from 15h00 - 18h00

• Monday 1 December 2014 - From 07h00 – 18h00 (the programme finishes most days at 18:00

• Tuesday 2 December 2014 - From 07h00 – 18h00

• Wednesday 3 December 2014 - From 07h00 – 18h00

• Thursday 4 September 2014 - From 07h00 – 1700 Conference closes

SPEAKERS

Presentation Preview Room/Speaker Prep Room:

The Speaker Preview Room is located in lecture hall G01, Building 35, South Campus and will be clearly signposted.

All presentations are to be handed in at the Speaker’s Prep Room in good time –on the morning of the day before your allocated slot. If you are presenting on Tuesday morning, please hand your presentation in on Sunday between 15h00 – 17h00 or Monday between 08h00 - 17h00. If you are presenting on Tuesday and going on a Field Trip on Monday pleasure ensure to load your presentation on Sunday. The Speakers Prep room will be open daily, Tuesday – Thursday 07h30 until 17h00 but will close at 15h30 on Thursday.

Note:

All presentations must be clearly marked with your name, date, time and title of your talk.

Exhibitions:

Partner exhibits will be situated in the Foyer of Building 35 and open Tuesday to Thursday. Please visit them.

E-Poster Displays:

E-posters will be displayed in the Foyer of Building 35. Please like the posters on the Global Change Facebook page – Global Change 2014 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Global-Change-2014/1510603395855144 .

You will also be required to vote for your favourite poster and this will be done on the Global Change Mobi App under survey and polls, please click on the following link: http://eventmobi.com/globalchange2014/

WI FI service:

Wi fi is available in all the venues being used for the Conference.(this excludes the residence at Sanlam Student Village)

No password is required.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Twitter

@GlobalChange14

#globalchange2014

Facebook - Global Change 2014

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Global-Change-2014/1510603395855144

Mobile Phones / Cell phones:

As a courtesy to speakers and other delegates please turn off or ensure that your mobile phones are on silent or in meeting mode before entering conference sessions.

Parking:

Parking is free and is available on Aloe Road. Please do not park in reserved parking or tow away zones.

NMMU SECURITY:

041 504 2342 / 2482

(On Campus: 9111)

MEDICAL INFORMATION

ESS Medical will be onsite throughout the conference.

The Paramedic will be based in Building 35.

In an emergency, please contact 0825607661 or 082 898 6247

FOOD ON CAMPUS – For your own account

Kraal (Student Cafeteria): Below the Library

Rendezvous Coffee Shop: Below International Office