Please make sure registration fees are paid before the conference starts, otherwise you will be denied access to the conference. An invoice alone does not give you access to the conference.
Please see our strict access control letter from the CHPC Research Manager:
Conference Fees
Conference fees for attending the conference in-person at the Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, are as follows:
Early-Bird Fees until 31 October 2025:
| Conference Fee | |
|---|---|
| Academic | R5500 |
| Non-academic | R11000 |
| Student & Postdoc | R2500 |
These fees include attendance of the evening functions.
Full Fees from 1 November 2025:
| Conference Fee | |
|---|---|
| Academic | R6700 |
| Non-academic | R13400 |
| Student & Postdoc | R2700 |
These fees include attendance of the evening functions.
Payment Options
Once registered your status will change to "Awaiting Payment". There are two options for making payment:
PayFast
You may pay for your registration fee using the PayFast platform where you can use Credit or Debit cards and other immediate payment options.
Invoicing Option for Registered Institutions
Institutions registered with National Treasury and the CSIR can request an invoice for a single delegate or a group of delegates from their institution.
Owing to the long processing times, the request for an invoice must be received before Friday 31 October 2025 (midday).
Invoice request form: https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/156/
Terms and Conditions
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All conference fees must be paid in full before the start of the event to confirm registration. If payment does not reflect in the CSIR account delegates will not be given access to the conference.
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On-site registration may be possible if our capacity has not been reached.
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There is no per day fee and no discount or refund will be available for late payment of on-site fees or partial attendance of conference.
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Registration categories must be selected accurately.
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Employees earning a salary are not eligible for the Student/Postdoctoral category, regardless of their enrollment in any form of studies.
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Cancellations can only be made before the 24 November 2025. Thereafter the conference fees are non-refundable.
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The organizers reserve the right to modify the programme or event details without prior notice.
