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Sunday 20 October
Monday 21 October
Tuesday 22 October
Wednesday 23 October
Thursday 24 October
Friday 25 October
Notes and Important Information
Committee Social Functions
DAILY
Shaka Zulu Village
Throughout the week, delegates and their guests will have the exclusive use of the IBA Shaka Zulu Village, a relaxation and recreation area bridging the ICC and DEC. The Village will open at 0800 and will be serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and sunset cocktails.
Those going on excursions can relax in the lounge and have a pre and post excursion snack or cold drink. Delegates attending working sessions can stop off here to meet friends and colleagues - a great place for all to socialise and network.
Daily lunch in the village is included in the registration fees of both delegates and registered guests and will be served between 1200 and 1400.
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SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
1000 - 1600
Cricket Match
South Africa Legal XI vs Rest of the World Legal XI,
Glenwood High School, Durban
Please indicate your interest, as a player or spectator, on the Registration Form and further details will be sent to you.
1800 - 1900
*Opening Ceremony
ICC Hall 1
Transport will be provided from the official Conference hotels to the ICC. Coaches will depart from 1710. Delegates are asked to start taking their seats from 1730.
After the Opening Ceremony, delegates will proceed to the neighbouring Durban Exhibition Centre for the Welcome Party.
1930 - 2300
*Welcome Party
DEC Hall 1
African Bushveld experience - Follow the drummers to the Welcome Party which will evoke sights and sounds of the African bushveld. You will be given a traditional welcome by the drummers and dancers of the colourful Kingdom of the Zulus.
The food you will sample tonight will introduce you to the excellence and variety of South African cuisine, which will be accompanied by some of their excellent wines.
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MONDAY 21 OCTOBER
1230 - 1400
Women Lawyers' Lunch
DEC Outer Limits
Price: £15
1230 - 1400
Senior Lawyers' Lunch
DEC East Park
Price: £15
1730 - 1900
Newcomers' Reception
The Terrace, Hilton Hotel
1930
*Buffet Reception
Hosted by South African law firms
DEC Hall 1
TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER
1230 - 1400
Latin American Lawyers' Lunch
DEC Outer Limits
Price: £15
1230 - 1400
African Regional Forum Lunch
DEC East Park
Price: £15
1730 - 1900
Young Lawyers' Reception
The Terrace, Hilton Hotel
2000
Section on Energy & Natural Resources Law Dinner
The Royal Hotel
Dine amidst the elegance of one of South Africa's oldest and most traditional grill rooms at the famous Royal Hotel.
Price: £25
2000
Section on Legal Practice Dinner
The Elangeni Hotel
The theme for this evening's dinner will be 'Africa Sunset'. Dine amidst the glorious colours of the African setting sun and listen to the sounds of the 'Big 5' as you sample some of South Africa's interesting food and wines.
Price: £30
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WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER
1230 - 1400
Eastern European Forum Lunch
DEC East Park
Price: £15
1230 - 1400
Asia Pacific Forum Lunch
DEC Outer Limits
Price: £15
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER
0700 (tee off time)
IBA Golf Tournament
Venue: Durban Country Club
(2 km from Durban beach front and
the ICC)
The Durban Country Club is rated by US Golf magazine as number 89 in the top 100 courses in the world and it is rated number 4 in South Africa.
The club is positioned on the Indian Ocean and the second tee gives magnificent views of the coastline stretching from Durban Harbour to Umhlanga Rocks.
Please indicate your interest on the Registration Form and further details will be sent to you. Places at this event are very limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
1200
Sailing Challenge
This year's Sailing Challenge will take place at the Royal Natal Yacht Club.
Please indicate your interest on the Registration Form and further details will be sent to you. Places at this event are very limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
1230 - 1400
Section on Legal Practice Lunch
DEC East Park
Price: £15
1230 - 1400
Section on Business Law Lunch
DEC Hall 2
Price: £15
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FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
1930
*Closing Party
An evening of South African food, wine and music.
DEC Hall 2
Various African musicians will entertain you and the highlight of the evening will be the Ladysmith Black Mambazo who have been recognised throughout the world for their musical achievements and whose albums include Paul Simon's Graceland. Their magical, spiritual and enthralling performance will stay with you long after the evening has ended.
There is no charge for this event but places are limited and tickets must be requested in advance. They will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Indicates functions open to delegates and registered guests and for which there is no charge. Admission is by Conference badge. Entrance to the Closing Party on Friday 25 October is by ticket and badge.
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NOTES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunches and Receptions
This year there will be lunches and receptions dedicated to IBA Newcomers and Young Lawyers as well as a regional reception hosted by the African Forum.
In addition, numerous specialist committees will organise Committee social functions providing an informal setting to enjoy the networking opportunities which the conference offers.
Dress Code
The dress code for this Conference is informal. Neither business suits nor ties are required for working sessions or any IBA social functions. Traditional dress is welcomed.
Tickets
Social function tickets will not be confirmed until full payment is received at the IBA office. If full payment is not received by 30 September then tickets will be released without further notice.
Tickets, where relevant, must be purchased for children over 13. Some social functions may not be suitable for young children and, if this is the case, the IBA reserves the right not to admit them.
ICC - International Convention Centre
DEC - Durban Exhibition Centre
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Committee Social Functions
The Committee Social Funtions registration form can be downloaded here.
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