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The 6th Science Centre World Congress will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 4-8 September 2011. Enjoy stimulating congress sessions, challenging workshops and lively debates.

Your hosts, the MTN Sciencentre, the Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres, and the North Africa and Middle East Science Centers Network, look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town.

With the theme
“Science Across Cultures”, the 6th Science Centre World Congress will encourage reconciliation between different cultures and a greater appreciation of the role that science centres can play in highlighting each culture's unique contributions to science, technology and science education.

What you can expect from the 6SCWC:

> A registration package which includes access to all congress sessions and materials, meals and refreshments on congress days, invitations to attend the lively Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner, as well as exciting social evening excursions. Fees will range from R4,250 - R7,000 (approx. $600 - $1,000), with discounts offered for delegates from developing countries.
> Cape Town has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. Accommodation prices range from R1,000 - R2,500 per night (approx. $140 - $360)
> It's not all work and no play! To assist 6SCWC delegates in having the "ultimate" Cape Town experience, the 6SCWC Social Programme Committee has planned an exciting social programme, as well as additional day tours.
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South Africa and its neighbouring countries offer wonderful pre & post congress travel opportunities to international delegates. Those who have not yet been to Africa should really take advantage of the opportunity to view Africa´s awesome wildlife.
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A full Accompanying Persons' programme has been developed for the enjoyment of those travelling to Cape Town with 6SCWC delegates, which will showcase the splendour of Cape Town and its surroundings. Accompanying Person Packages will be at the cost of R2,000 (approx. $285)

Now that you know what's on offer for the 6th Science Centre World Congress, we would be interested in knowing your thoughts! The 6SCWC Organising Committee would be greatly appreciative if you could kindly complete this short survey on your feelings towards attending the 6th Science Centre World Congress.

You will shortly have the opportunity to propose sessions titles when the Call for Sessions is sent to all potential delegates. If you are not planning on attending the congress, we would greatly appreciate hearing why.

Please click here to complete the short survey

This survey is being carried out to ascertain the likely attendance level for 6SCWC. We would be most grateful for your participation.

6SCWC CONGRESS SECRETARIAT

African Agenda
Tel: +27 (0)21 683 2934
Fax: +27 (0)21 683 0816
Email: info@6scwc.org
Web: www.6scwc.org


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KEY DATES

Conference Opening
4th September 2011

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