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okie wrote:

Lisbeth wrote:@RP - Ha! There you are going to have a job there

P.S. I wonder why it is so expensive

Hmmm...... R1800 is not very expensive . I am attending an international conference in Cape Town , in April where the cost is USD1195 plus 14 % VAT .

If they want the masses to attend this shindig the price should come down at least 50%.
It is way too much for most private citizens of SA.

I guess it is more for organisations, and those speakers may have to be paid?

Allison Thomson from OSCAP has kindly offered a discounted rate to all AW members. The two-day conference will cost R1000 per person including meals.

If you are interested in attending please let me know!!

Richprins wrote:I guess it is more for organisations, and those speakers may have to be paid?

Why should speakers be paid ?

okie wrote: Hmmm...... R1800 is not very expensive . I am attending an international conference in Cape Town , in April where the cost is USD1195 plus 14 % VAT .

Are there speakers there?

Thanks, Flutts!

Remember, don't worry about the costs anyway!

Richprins wrote:

okie wrote: Hmmm...... R1800 is not very expensive . I am attending an international conference in Cape Town , in April where the cost is USD1195 plus 14 % VAT .

Are there speakers there?

Yes , RP
In fact , I have the honour to be one of the key speakers

Aha! And your compensation/accommodation!?

No compensation , and I travel from Worcester to Cape Town both days .

On the plus side , I do not have to pay the conference fee
And I get a free lunch too

BTW , the fee for registering prior to 15 February for international attendees was USD1695 . After that date , it is USD2650 , not including accommodation , flights etc .and the fee I mentioned are for South African attendees .

In business , nowadays , its called " networking " , and you pay for it

So you can eat like crazy!