Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, ICCWS Practical Information helpful.
Conference Location
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
Mostertsdrift, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 21 808 2185
Key locations for ICCWS 2019 are shown on the Google map.
Conference Location
University Information
Stellenbosch University and the CSIR are co-hosting ICCWS 2019
Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. The University is recognised internationally as an academic institution of excellence. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, SU is one of the top 300 universities in the world.
http://www.sun.ac.za/english/about-us/Why-SU
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a world-class African research and development organization that undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. As part of the CSIR's contribution to national defence and security, it provides protection against cyber-security threats, the development of systems for the effective sharing of information across different components of the security forces and helps to ensure that government is a smart buyer and user of technology in this space. The organisation provides science, engineering and technology support for the continuous improvement of the country’s armed forces.
Local Information
Stellenbosch is a university town in South Africa's Western Cape province. It's surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. The town's oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries. Cape Dutch architecture gives a sense of South Africa's Dutch colonial history, as do the Village Museum's period houses and gardens.
Getting to ICCWS
Nearest international airport is Cape Town International Airport.
The Cape Town International Airport is roughly a 45 minute drive to the conference university venue/location.
Public transport is not available from the airport to the conference venue.
Taxi Suggestions
Uber – It is easier and cheaper than metered taxis in South Africa
https://www.uber.com/en-ZA/c/where-to-in-south-africa/
Airport Transfer
Shuttle services are cheaper for groups.
Recommended are Zee’s Cape Tours for airport transfers, please see links below for more details:
Key locations on Google Maps
Key locations for the 14th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security - ICCWS in Stellenbosch, South Africa are shown on this google map:
