Our story – What makes us unique
The CSIR International Convention Centre is one of the business units within the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under the portfolio of Legal, Compliance & Business Enablement (LC&BE) division.
A world-class convention centre, operating in the international business events market, is invested in contributing to the development of a knowledge economy for the CSIR and South Africa as a whole. With a focus on helping to drive the development of this knowledge economy through the hosting of local, national and international knowledge sector events and other related international association conferences across a broad spectrum of sectors and industries, all closely aligned to the CSIR strategy and government economic growth strategies, the CSIR ICC is a platform for bringing professionals in relevant fields, from across the world, to the CSIR precinct.
Location
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) is located in the City of Tshwane in Pretoria East in the city’s scientific hub, embedded on the campus of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, easily accessible from all major routes in Gauteng accessible. The CSIR ICC is part of the fast-emerging, most innovative “Square Mile in Africa” that is comparable internationally with other innovative spaces. This means that the CSIR ICC is ideally located for engagements with the wider scientific society.
Destination
Tshwane is a cosmopolitan city and has the most foreign representative bodies in the world after Washington, DC. As the seat of government, all South African Government Departments are in Pretoria. The Office of the State President is in the magnificent Union Buildings, – visited by many heads of state from around the world. It is the diplomatic hub of South Africa with over 135 embassies and diplomatic missions such as the United Nations, World Bank and European Union. Tshwane is an academic, science and research hub. With four universities and no less than seven national science councils, this centre of scientific research and learning boasts the highest level of education in the country.
Capacity chart and floor plans
The CSIR International Convention Centre offers superb facilities and quality service with conference, function and exhibition venues that can accommodate events of 500 to as little as 10 delegates and guests, with groups as large as 1000 being accommodated at times.
Social Responsibility
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) has various social responsibility and sustainability initiatives and is flexible and supportive in dealing with clients’ requests in terms of ensuring their conferences and events’ negative impact on the environment is as minimal as possible. The CSIR ICC has over the years trained its staff and partnered with relevant service providers to proactively implement its various initiatives. Furthermore, the Centre offers on-the-job training that helps students develop skills and knowledge for work and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering them to create job opportunities and drive economic growth. The CSIR ICC remains a contributor to community development by providing access to resources to communities through a variety of initiatives.
Book Your Next Event
A dedicated Event Coordinator will be assigned to see your booking through to post-completion – one qualified point of contact!
➜ Make a booking by email
➜ Complete an online booking enquiry form