11th International Conference on Appropriate Technology (11th ICAT)

Building Sustainable Rural and Urban Cities for Economic Growth, Enhancing Health and Eradicating Poverty

November 25-29, 2024

Glenburn Lodge & Spa Conference Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa

11th ICAT Proceedings

About the Conference

Africa continues to grapple with a multitude of challenges that impede rapid sustainable urbanization for a healthy continent. Researchers and engineers, the world over continue to seek solutions for the 21st century regarding land, health and energy, climate change, water, and sanitation. The world continues to believe that Africa is a continent of the future that will see applications of sustainable technologies towards the empowerment of communities. African progress is needed to ensure that there is peace and prosperity. In that regard, the 11th conference organized by Unisa for 2024, is under the theme: "Building Sustainable Rural and Urban Cities for Economic Growth, Enhancing Health and Eradicating Poverty". In summation of all previous conferences' advances, reflecting on the contemporary African actuality and gazing into the future, the theme presented is opportune.

Submission Topics

Peace, Security and Safety
Governance
Environment, Agriculture and Ecovillages
Water and Sanitation
Health
Green Economy and Innovation
Energy and Materials
Mining
Construction and Infrastructure
Sustainability, Social Inequality and Human Wellbeing
Policy, Standards and Ethics
Climate Change
Education, Knowledge and Technology Transfer
Technology R&D
Rural Industrialization and Entrepreneurship
Land Use and Resource Development
Cities and Space
Manufacturing

Program

Registration & Fees

See below for important fee and payment information.

	Earlybird (submit form by 31 Oct)	Regular (submit form by 15 Nov)	Late (after 15 Nov)
African or Global South Professional Participant	200 USD	250 USD	275 USD
African or Global South Student Participant	80 USD	125 USD	150 USD
International Professional Participant	300 USD	350 USD	375 USD
International Student Participant	160 USD	200 USD	240 USD

Note: All attendees are required to register for the conference.

Registration fees include:

Admission to the welcome reception & closing ceremony.
Attendee bag (Programme, pen, notebook, book of abstracts).
Admission to all sessions (keynotes, papers, workshops, poster exhibitions, and technology fair).
Coffee breaks & lunches throughout the conference.
Certificate of participation.
Participation in the social programme.

Please note that registration fees do not include travel, accommodation, and transportation.

Paying Registration Fees

For Participants living in North America, after selecting your registration fees category, you can pay your registration fees through a bank transfer or by mobile applications as per given information below:

Bank name	PNC Bank
Account name	International Network on Appropriate Technology INAT
Currency	US Dollars
Account number	53-6181-4432
Routing Number	043000096
Address	PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19899

For African/International participants, after selecting your registration fees category, you can pay your registration fees through a bank transfer as per given information below:

Bank name	First National Bank (FNB)
Account name	University of South Africa (UNISA)
Branch code	250645
Branch name	Sunny Park
Currency	USD or Rand equivalent
Account number	62799625200
SWIFT code	FIRNZAJJ

Registration fees should be paid in Dollars (USD) for African/International participants.

*After payment, please inform us by sending the bank receipt to icat11@appropriatetech.net, then you will receive an acknowledgement of payment letter of confirmation.

Lodging

NAME	LOCATION	WEBSITE	CONTACT DETAILS	RATING
GLENBURN LODGE & SPA	Kromdraai Road, Zwartkops, Muldersdrift, 1747	https://guvonhotels.co.za/glenburn-lodge-spa/glenburn-specials/glenburn-lodge-belle-ame-decor-package-2024/	+27 86 114 8866 CRO@GUVON.CO.ZA	4.4
Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa	R374 Kromdraai Rd, Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp, 1739	https://guvonhotels.co.za/kloofzicht-lodge-and-spa/	LODGE: +27 11 317 0600 reservation@kloofzicht.co.za	4.5
Cradle Valley	Holding 12, R374, Zwartkop, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg	https://www.cradlevalley.co.za/	+27 71 301 7986 +27 79 697 3039 bookings@cradlevalley.co.za info@cradlevalley.co.za	4.7
Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa	Muldersdrift Estate, 69 Drift Blvd, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, 1747	https://mistyhills.co.za/	+27 (11) 950 6000 076 936 8044 sales@rali.co.za	4.2
Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge	Plot 59 Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift 1747 South Africa	https://cradlemoon.co.za/	+27 11 919-5000 +27 87 110 1231 reservations@cradlemoon.co.za	4.4
Riverstone Lodge	Cnr R114 & N14 Offramp, Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp, 1747	https://www.riverstonelodge.co.za/	+27 11 668 3111 info@riverstonelodge.co.za	4.2
Hakunamatata Venue, Lodge & Health Spa	171 Lakeview Avenue, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg	https://hakunamatata.co.za/	+27 63 260 5075 +27 63 477 6395 reception@hakunamatata.co.za	4.2
Casalinga	Plot 328 Rocky ridge Road, Muldersdrift	https://casalinga.co.za/	+27 10 595 4563 admin@casalinga.co.za	4.4
FARMHOUSE58	R540 KROMDRAAI RD Krugersdorp, 1739	https://www.farmhouse58.co/	+27 87 092 9097 stay@farmhouse58.co	4.4
Forum Homini & Roots Restaurant	Letamo Game Estate, Kromdraai, R540 (Off N14), Mogale City, Gauteng, 1732	https://www.forumhomini.com/forum-homini-hotel/accommodation	+27 11 668 7000 reservations@forumhomini.com	4.5
The Cradle Boutique Hotel	Cradle of Humankind, R540 Kromdraai, 1739	https://cradlehotel.co.za/	+27 87 353 9599 reservations@thecradle.co.za	4.4
Riverview Bed & Breakfast	Memory Mountain Country Manor Zwartkop Muldersdrift	https://riverviewspa.co.za/	+27 83 419 6807 info@riverviewspa.co.za	4.7

Airport Transportation

EZ Shuttle: https://www.ezshuttle.co.za/

3-seater Sedan: 640 ZAR (~36.50 USD)
9-seater Van: 995 ZAR (~57 USD)
13-seater Minibus: 995 ZAR (~57 USD)

Important Dates

Initial Call for Participation	4 Sept 2023
Abstract Submission Deadline	20 Oct 2023 3 Nov 2023
Notification of Acceptance	24 Nov 2023
Full Paper Submission Deadline	26 Jan 2024 9 Feb 2024
Paper Reviews and Feedback	06 Apr 2024
Full Paper Submission	10 May 2024
Poster Submission Deadline	30 Sept 2024
Tech Fair Submission Deadline	30 Sept 2024 09 Nov 2024

Author Instructions

To prepare your final submission, please consult the following instructions for authors. Note the instructions on the first page for your specific submission category (full paper, poster paper, workshop proposal, or tech-fair proposal) about length and structure.

Author Instructions Submission Template

Download the Call for Participation Submit an Abstract (through EasyChair)