All areas used at the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) are accessible to participants with disabilities (i.e., persons requiring a wheelchair).
Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 20 kilometers away from the city centre and features high-tech processing, high international security standards, world-class duty-free shopping, a number of fast casual dining restaurants, and all the regular amenities such as mobile phone kiosks and currency exchange outlets.
More information about the Cape Town Airport: http://www.capetown-airport.co.za./
EZ Shuttle is the largest professional South African shuttle (transfer) company in South Africa, with over 16 years of experience, an impeccable service record, an error rating far superior to the industry standard, and branches across the country.
The EZ Shuttle online booking system allows you to book directly in a REAL-TIME online environment. Reservations are immediately checked for availability and confirmed with instant reservation numbers as proof of the booking.
Book your IUIS 2023 congress transfers at special rates by quoting IUIS05 in your email subject line or in the discount coupon field online.
24Hr Reservations Desk
+27 12 346 08 99
info@ezshuttle.co.za
The IUIS 2023 Congress mobile app allows delegates to have access to all Congress data from any mobile device. The mobile app includes the scientific program, sponsor and exhibitor details, and additional information regarding the Congress. It is available on Apple Store and Google Play and supports smartphones as well as tablet computers.
ATMs are located in the foyer of the P3 parking basement, in CTICC 1 on the ground floor, near Entrance 1 as well as in the CTICC 2 atrium.
Please note that cash payments will be accepted on-site in USD only. Please make sure to bring the exact amount due according to the payment order if you wish to pay in cash. No change will be given.
All attendees will receive an email to download the certificate of attendance after the congress upon completing the post-conference survey. No certificate will be printed onsite.
The coffee breaks from Tuesday until Thursday are taking place inside the Exhibition Area and in the Foyer of Auditorium 1. The coffee breaks from Friday and Saturday are taking place in the Poster Area (Hall 2) and in the Foyer of Auditorium 1.
Please visit the South African Department of Health coronavirus website for the latest COVID regulations >> Read more about non-coronavirus-related travel health in South Africa >>
To obtain CPD credits, please ensure to scan your badge in the designated areas when entering and leaving the venue. Credits will only be given for actual time spent at the conference. For more information, please click here.
While you can expect to be able to pay for most goods and services with a credit card, it’s smart to carry some cash with you just in case.
South Africa’s official currency is the South African rand (ZAR). When traveling in South Africa, it is smart to carry some ZAR in cash. While many shops and restaurants will accept credit cards, merchants at small, local markets may only accept cash — typically in ZAR.
The Day of Immunology awards are given to the best public relations campaigns advocating the Day of Immunology theme. Submissions come from (or are endorsed by) our member societies. Awards totalling €17,000 are given per region to the first, second, and third place societies as chosen by IUIS and the regional federations.
Most international electrical adapters can easily be found in electronic stores, and most stores even sell a multi-national adapter that works for most countries. You’ll need to find a 3-pronged “type M” adapter, which you can easily find online or in the airport upon arrival.
Participants are invited to visit the exhibition located in Hall 1A & 1B on a Ground Level.
The exhibition will be open during the following hours:
Monday, 27 Nov 18:00–19:00
Tuesday, 28 Nov 09:00–17:00
Wednesday, 29 Nov 09:00–17:00
Thursday, 30 Nov 09:00–17:00
Out of respect for speakers’ copyright, it is forbidden to take pictures and/or film during any session.
Medical staff will be available during the whole conference.
Police 10111
Ambulance 10177
City of Cape Town General Emergency 107
From November 27 to 30, two food courts will be located in the Exhibition Hall 1A+1B. From December 1 to 2, there will be two small food courts: in front of the entrance to Hall 1A and in the Foyer of Auditorium 1 Lunch options are available in different areas of the congress centre at own cost.
Here is the link is the visitor guide of the city: https://www.wesgro.co.za/convention-bureau/visitor-guide
A Cape Town tourist information point will be located at the Poster area (Hall 2).
IUIS Secretariat cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Attendees are advised to arrange their own adequate travel and medical insurance against medical treatment, accidents, cancellation of bookings, etc.
Wireless internet is available for registered participants free of charge at the Congress Venue.
Network name: IUIS2023
Password: CapeTown
The Khayelitsha Community Village has prepared fantastic activities for you during the IUIS 2023 Congress. Visit this space located next to the poster area or check the app to know more about their program activities.
The official IUIS Meeting language is English. Please note that translation is not offered in the scientific sessions or the printed matters of the Meeting.
Pre-Congress – Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Primer
Date: Monday, 27 November 2023
Location: Room 1.43 – 1.44
Time: 08:00-13:00
Pre-Congress – European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Date: Monday, 27 November 2023
Location: Room 1.41 – 1.42
Time: 12:00-16:00
Established by GEC in 2020, this is the first IUIS award that recognizes outstanding research accomplishments of women immunologists. It is generously supported by the Menarini Group. The prize will be awarded in a special ceremony on Friday, December 1st at 17:45 in Auditorium 1. Afterward, Dr. Mathis will give a Keynote Lecture that will be followed by a networking reception in the foyer of Auditorium 1.
It is possible that some foreign mobile phones do not operate in South Africa. Some mobile providers offer prepaid SIM cards, which include data, talk time, and SMS and can be inserted into an unlocked device.
A badge is required for admittance to all official meeting sessions and events and the exhibition and poster area. Each participant is asked to present the badge in order to gain access to the Meeting. The badge must be clearly displayed. Lost name badges can be replaced at the registration counter for a handling fee of 50 USD. Upon handing out a new name badge, the lost badge will become invalid.
WELCOME RECEPTION – Access included in the registration and supported by BioLegend
Monday, November 27, 2023, 18:00 – 19:00
Exhibition Area (Hall 1A & 1B)
CONGRESS PARTY – Access only with purchased ticket.
Tickets can be purchased via your congress profile or by sending an email to registration@iuis2023.org
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 20:00 – 23:00
Cabo Beach Club, 12 S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,
Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
Bus transfer available
Buses depart at 19:30 from Walter Sisulu Avenue next to the CTICC1 entrance. Bring your Badge!
MENARINI PRIZE – Access included in the registration
Friday, December 1, 2023, 17:45 – 20:00
Auditorium 1 + Foyer Auditorium
The prize will be awarded in a special ceremony. Afterward, Dr. Mathis will give a Keynote Lecture that will be followed by a networking reception in the foyer of Auditorium 1.
EXHIBITION AREA
Monday, 27 November 18:00 – 19:00
Tuesday, 28 November 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday, 29 November 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday, 30 November 09:00 – 17:00
POSTER AREA HELP DESK
Monday, 27 November 14:00 – 19:00
Tuesday, 28 November 07:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, 29 November 09:00 – 19:00
Thursday, 30 November 07:30 – 17:00
Friday, 01 December 09:00 – 18:00
SPEAKER PREVIEW ROOM
Sunday, 26 November 15:00 – 18:00
Monday, 27 November 09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday, 28 November 07:30 – 17:30
Wednesday, 29 November 07:30 – 17:30
Thursday, 30 November 07:30 – 17:30
Friday, 01 December 07:30 – 18:30
Saturday, 02 December 07:30 – 18:00
REGISTRATION
Sunday, 26 November 15:00 – 18:00
Monday, 27 November 09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday, 28 November 07:30 – 17:30
Wednesday, 29 November 07:30 – 17:30
Thursday, 30 November 07:30 – 17:30
Friday, 01 December 07:30 – 18:30
Saturday, 02 December 07:30 – 18:00
WARDROBE
Monday, 27 November 09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday, 28 November 07:30 – 17:30
Wednesday, 29 November 07:30 – 17:30
Thursday, 30 November 07:30 – 17:30
Friday, 01 December 07:30 – 19:00
Saturday, 02 December 07:30 – 18:30
CATERING AREAS
Tuesday, 28 November 09:00 – 17:00*
Wednesday, 29 November 09:00 – 17:00*
Thursday, 30 November 09:00 – 17:00*
Friday, 01 December 09:00 – 17:00**
Saturday, 02 December 09:00 – 17:00**
*Two catering areas available inside the Exhibition Area
** Two catering areas available: One in front of the entrance of Hall 1A. A second catering area in front of Auditorium 1
Guests are welcome to park in P1, P3 and P5 parking of CTICC at their own cost. Please find more information here.
IUIS to announce that two poster awards are being sponsored by ASI journals:
“Best Poster Award – Sponsored by Immunology & Cell Biology”
“Best Poster Award – Sponsored by Clinical & Translational Immunology”
Both awardees will receive 150 Euros and an award certificate each
Location: Ground Level in Hall 2
All poster authors are kindly asked to be present at their poster to give a brief presentation and to
answer questions from participants during the assigned poster walk sessions.
Poster walks are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00-13:00.
Questions? Click here to access the poster presenter guidelines or visit us at the poster help desk located next to the poster area (Hall 2).
The Congress venue has a dedicated prayer room. You can find its disposition on the floor plan or by asking the Congress staff/hostesses on site.
Unfortunately, there are no printing facilities available at the CTICC venue, but you can use one of the printing shops that are situated nearby, for example this.
The online program can be accessed here.
Speakers are reminded to hand in their presentations at the latest 4 hours prior to the start of their session. Click here to access the presenter and chair guidelines
The Organizer cannot assume liability for any changes in the Meeting Programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances
IUIS 2023 abstracts will be published after the congress in the official IUIS journal Frontiers in Immunology. This multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, clinicians and the public worldwide.
Presentations in all rooms are being recorded. On December 15, delegates will receive an email with more details on how to access them.
More information: https://iuis2023.org/registration-fees/
The Rising Stars initiative has been established to raise the profile of outstanding young professionals who have made significant contributions to the field and their community.
After reviewing dozens of application videos, the IUIS scientific committee selected 15 stellar scientists as this year’s Rising Stars. More information at https://iuis2023.org/rising-stars/
Cape Town is a major, modern, cosmopolitan South African city. As such, we would advise travelers to exercise the same level of vigilance they would exercise when visiting any major city in the world. Please visit this website for all safety information.
It is forbidden to smoke in any part of the meeting venue.
Visit our Social Media channels and post with the hashtag #IUIS2023
A survey about the conference will be available online after the conference. This survey will help us better understand the needs and wishes of the participants.
Transport to and from Cape Town Airport is provided by metered and authorized taxis.
Travel time between Cape Town Airport and downtown is about 20 minutes. We recommend picking up licensed taxis instead of unauthorized taxis in order to avoid scams.
More information: https://www.capetown.travel/transport-from-the-cape-town-airport/
In Cape Town, tipping 10-15% of your bill is the norm and greatly appreciated.
Day Tous: https://conftravel.co.za/day-tours/
Pre and Post Tours: https://conftravel.co.za/pre-and-post-tours/
Working with generous partners who are committed to immunology, we supported with registration, travel, and accommodation of over 200 scientists from across the world to join us at IUIS 2023.
CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre)
Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001 South Africa
More information under https://iuis2023.org/congress-venue/
Participants should be aware of visa requirements to visit South Africa. Please plan your travel well in advance and allow plenty of time to apply for a visa.
The information provided below is accurate at the time of publication; please be sure to confirm your own visa requirements prior to departure.
Many countries are exempt from the visa requirement, but the status can change at any time. Please visit the South African Department of Home Affairs for more information on exempted countries >>
You will have the opportunity to leave your coat and luggage in a cloakroom located next to the registration area on the ground floor of the CTICC. Wardrobe is free of charge.
Summer in Cape Town (mid-October to mid-February) is hot, dry, and windy, with rare pockets of rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures during these warm months range anywhere from 80 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
