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Registration information

• To assist the organisers, delegates are requested to register online BEFORE 8 November 2024 in order to qualify for the early bird registration fee.
  You are still welcome to register after this date at a higher fee. 
• It is your responsibility to ensure that the organisers have received your registration form. You will receive a personalised confirmation by e-mail from the organisers within 10 working days.
• Registrations for the Congress can only be finalised once full payment has been received. 
• All speakers are required to register. 

Important request to companies sponsoring delegates:
Please let us have the delegate’s personal e-mail address and other contact information.Your content goes here.

Step 1       Registrations will open during August 2024

Step 2      E-MAIL proof of payment
               (if applicable) to ossacongress@rkcommunication.co.za

Step 3      Ensure that you receive a confirmation via e-mail from the organisers within 10 working days.

Registration fees

ONSITE FEE:  Late fee PLUS 10%

Social Functions

Wednesday, 12 February, 18:30
Young Ophthalmologists Symposium
(For Registrars, Medical officers & Ophthalmologists in their first five years post-graduation)
Venue:     Ballroom 3
Dress:      Casual
Cost:        Free of charge for all registered young Ophthalmologist. R350 for additional guests.
Free evening for all other delegates

Thursday, 13 February, 18:00
Welcoming Function
Venue:      Exhibition Hall, Sandton Convention Centre
Dress:         Casual
Cost:          Free of charge for all registered delegates. R350 for additional guests.

Friday, 14 February, 19:00 for 19:30
OSSA Banquet    (Limited seating)
Venue:                  Sandton Convention Centre, Ballroom
Dress:                    Black Tie / Day suit / Traditional and a Touch of Red
Cost:                           R450 for all delegates and additional guests

Saturday, 15 February, 07:00
Women in Ophthalmology (WOSA) Breakfast
 For Registrars, Medical officers & Ophthalmologists and is not exclusively for women.

Payment

This account number is the same as the 2024 Congress account number.

Fee entitlements

• Congress sessions for specific days as indicated in the programme for all groups
  Three-day programmes for the allied delegates (optometrists, assistants, nurses, practice managers & administrators) included.
• Masterclasses are excluded from the congress fee.
• Trade exhibition, lunches & refreshments during breaks.
• Young Ophthalmologists Symposium (For Registrars, Medical officers & Ophthalmologists in their first five years post-graduation)
• Welcoming Function
• OSSA Banquet excluded.

Cancellation Policy

Notice of cancellation must be received in writing. 

The congress organisers shall be entitled to levy a cancellation fee as indicated below:

• Up until 90 days prior to the first day of the event: 10% of the registration fee
• Between 89 and 30 days prior to the first day of the event: 50% of the registration fee
• Within 30 days of the first day of the event: 100% of the registration fee

Accommodation

You are responsible for your own accommodation arrangements and payment. We urge you to book now!

We have secured group accommodation at the following hotels:
Sandton Sun & Garden Court Sandton City

• These rooms will be reserved for congress delegates until 9 January 2025 and will be available on a first-come, first serve-basis. 
• Rates include breakfast & 15% VAT, but exclude incidental expenses & 1% tourism levy.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
• Check-in time: 14:00 (An early check-in, if required, may be requested and will be prioritised. This is, however, not guaranteed.)
• Check-out time: 11:00
• The accommodation establishment’s cancellation policy will apply.

All travellers are requested to please travel with a copy of his or her identification document or passport as the accommodation establishments are mandated to obtain a copy of this.

Please reserve your room before

9 January 2025

You are responsible for your own accommodation arrangements.

The Garden Court Sandton City

Distance from SCC:                                200m 
Star grading:                                       3 Star  
Rates:
Single:                                                  R1 549 B & B 
Double:                                                             R1 759 B & B 
Wi-Fi:                                                     Free 
Parking:                                                 R60 per day
Website:                                                Click here to visit the website
Tel:                                                         011 269 7000
E-mail:                                                  gcsandtoncity.reservations@southernsun.com

How to make a reservation:               Please click here to book your room
                                                                Alternatively contact reservations
Reservation number:                        3710690

Sandton Sun & Towers

Distance from SCC:                        200m 
Star grading:                                5 Star  
Rates:
Single:                                           R3 260 B & B 
Double:                                                    R3 460 B & B – for both guests
Wi-Fi:                                              Free 
Parking:                                         R75 per day
Website:                                         Click here to visit the website
Tel:                                                  011 269 7000
E-mail:                                            SandtonSunandTowers.Reservations@southernsun.com
How to make a reservation:     Please click here to book your room
                                                         Alternatively contact reservations
Reservation number:                 3884680

Travel

No daily shuttle service will be provided between the listed hotels and The Sandton Convention Centre
All the hotels on our list are within walking distance from The Sandton Convention Centre

Delegates will be able to make use of the Gautrain from OR Tambo to Sandton. The hotels are walking distance from the station. 

Uber is fully active in Johannesburg, particularly in Sandton.

General Information

Annual General Meetings

Friday, 14 February 2025
OSSA AGM 16:00
OMG AGM 17:00

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points
The Congress will be accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa and registered for CPD points.
Language

The official language of the Congress will be English. No simultaneous translation into any other language will be provided.

Currency

ZAR South African Rand.

Climate

Average temperatures: 14 – 26o C. Light jacket essential for the evenings.

Electricity

The electricity supply in South Africa is 220 / 230 volts, AC 50 Hz.

If you are visiting from another country and would like to know if you will need an adapter, please follow this link to get the answer https://world-power-plugs.com/south-africa

Insurance

The Congress Organisers cannot accept any liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss of, or damage to, property belonging to Congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during, or as a result of, the Congress. Please check the validity of your own insurance.

Visas

It is strongly recommended that all travellers check the latest visa requirements with the nearest South African Embassy or Consulate before travelling,
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The passports of all travellers entering South Africa must contain at least two clean (unstamped) visa pages each time entry is sought.

Travellers entering South Africa from countries where yellow fever is endemic are often required to present their yellow World Health Organisation (WHO) vaccination record or other proof of inoculation. If they are unable to do so, they must be inoculated at the airport in order to be permitted entry.

Special dietary requirements

Halaal & vegetarian: Please indicate your requirements on the registration form.
Kosher meals & other dietary preferences: Please contact the organisers in this regard.

Time zone

South Africa is GMT + 2 hours.