The 7th ICNN 2010 Conference will be conducted in English.

Durban International Convention Centre

7th ICNN 2010 will be held at Durban’s acclaimed International Convention Centre (ICC Durban), twice voted Africa’s leading International Convention Centre. Located in the heart of this bustling city, ICC Durban is surrounded by some of the city’s exclusive four and five star hotels as well as many affordable accommodation venues.

The Convention Centre has a proven track record. It has been host to some of the world’s most memorable events, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the United Nations Conference Against Racism.

ICC Durban is centered on four interlinking halls of immense area, providing a combined capacity of over 9000 square metres of floor space. It serves as a banquet hall, an exhibition venue, a convention theatre, a ballroom, a sports arena or concert chamber, or it can be divided up into eleven varied size venues which can all be used concurrently.

Every part of ICC Durban is a multi-purpose space adaptable to meet any requirement. State-of-the-art equipment, skilled technical support and attentive service are a feature of each configuration.

Airport Transfers
Please note that at the time of the 2010 conference, Durban will have a BRAND NEW airport: King Shaka International Airport
http://www.acsa.co.za/home.asp?pid=94&toolid=2&itemid=5409 .
Should you require an airport transfer to one of the Official Conference Hotels, you may book and pay for the transfer on the registration form and please supply all flight details.

Disabled facilities
If you require disabled facilities, please notify the secretariat

Liability

The Conference Organisers have taken all reasonable care in making arrangements for the Conference, including accommodation and technical visits. In the event of unforeseen disruptions, neither the Conference Organisers nor ICNN 2010 can be held responsible for any losses incurred by delegates. The programme is correct at the time of printing, but organisers reserve the right to alter the programme if and when deemed necessary. The Conference Organizers act as agents only in securing hotels, transport and travel services, and shall in no event be liable for acts or omissions in the event of injury, damage, loss, accident delay or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organised through contractors or by the employees of such contractors. Hotel and transportation services are subject to the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the general public. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance. The conference organiser’s reserve the right to make changes as and when deemed necessary without prior notice to the parties concerned. All disputes are subject to resolution under South African Law.

All accommodation, conference and other arrangements are subject to alteration and cancellation at any time without prior notice, due to factors that are outside of the organizers reasonable control. This will be at the sole and absolute discretion of the organizers. Should such events, such as Force Majeure, render the organizers unable to deliver such service, the organizers shall not be held responsible. The organizers cannot be held responsible for any damages, and or costs, whatsoever arising from any such alteration or cancellation.

Limit on Numbers

Attendance at some sessions, social events and tours will be restricted in numbers. It is strongly recommended that you book for these functions with your registration to avoid disappointment. Preference will be given in sequence as registrations are received

Security

Like many major cities, Durban has both good and bad areas. It is advisable when walking in Durban, particularly at night, that one should be aware of people around you, and ideally you should not walk alone but in a group. Ostentatious displays of wealth should be avoided, and it is not advisable to look like a typical 'tourist' with many cameras strung around your neck. Do not leave valuables unattended.

Transportation

A complimentary shuttle service will be provided for you from the official hotels to the ICC and the evening social functions. Please see shuttle timetable which will be located in the foyers of the official hotels and the ICC.

Weather

The weather in October is normally mild and pleasant, with daily temperatures ranging between 24ºC during the day and 15ºC - 20ºC overnight. It is recommended that you wear some warm clothes for the evenings and bring a jacket and raincoat.

COINN Day

The purpose of this agenda setting day is to detail a “Call for Action” outlining the projects to be undertaken and policies that need to be enacted in order to make the world a safe place for babies, especially the neonates. We also will examine COINN mission and strategic plan within the global context of policy. Interactive and small group meetings with the COINN Board of Directors and member organizational representatives as well as other interested local, national, and international organizational representatives will be a crucial part of this "Call to Action" and agenda setting day. Finally, we will have academic, practitioners, and policy makers offering their ideas and analyses. These presentations will be in group’s small enough for significant audience participation. So, please come with ideas and suggestions so together we can truly make the world safer for babies.

COINN day is NOT included in the registration package.
The cost of attendance is R1000.00 per person is applicable should you wish to attend. Please indicate on your registration form.


Workshops

The programme will accommodate a limited number of half and full day workshops on Sunday 24 October 2010.
Workshops are included in the FULL registration package. However should you want to attend the workshops ONLY the cost for attendance is R1000.00 per person. On your registration form please indicate either the 2 half day workshops OR the full day workshop you wish to attend.
Please note attendance is on a first come first served basis. No access to the opening ceremony / session will be granted to those who opt for the Workshop ONLY registration package.