invites you to their 52nd annual conference
52nd Annual Conference of the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa
6-8 October 2024 | Villa Paradiso Country Manor, Hartbeespoort
On behalf of the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa and the North-West University, I am deeply pleased to invite your participation at the 52nd Annual PARSA Conference to be held at Villa Paradiso Country Manor in Hartbeespoort.
I am looking forward to a productive and interactive Conference and am confident that you will all enjoy and contribute to the PARSA 2024 Conference.
You are welcome to contact our Conference Secretariat to discuss your requirements for your participation at PARSA 2024.
Prof Kerry Hadfield Malherbe
PARSA President
KINDLY NOTE IMPORTANT DATES
- JUNE 14 – Abstract Submission Opens
- JUNE 14 – Registration Opens
- JULY 31 – Abstract Submission Closes
- AUGUST 08 – Abstract Acceptance Notices
- AUGUST 19 – Early Registration Closes
- SEPTEMBER 19 -Regular Registration Closes
- OCTOBER 1 – Late Registration Closes
REGISTRATION IS OPEN – CLICK HERE
- Early Registration – closes 19 August
- Regular Registration – closes 19 September
- Late Registration closes – 01 October
| Member | |
| Full Early | R 4,250.00 |
| Full Regular | R 4,650.00 |
| Full Late | R 4,950.00 |
| Day Early | R 2,300.00 |
| Day Regular | R 2,450.00 |
| Day Late | R 2,600.00 |
| Non-Member | |
| Full Early | R 5,000.00 |
| Full Regular | R 5,750.00 |
| Full Late | R 6,050.00 |
| Day Early | R 2,650.00 |
| Day Regular | R 3,100.00 |
| Day Late | R 3,250.00 |
| Student Member (not subsidized) | |
| Full Early | R 1,800.00 |
| Full Regular | R 2,500.00 |
| Full Late | R 2,650.00 |
| Day Early | R 1,250.00 |
| Day Regular | R 1,350.00 |
| Day Late | R 1,450.00 |
| Student Non-Member | |
| Full Early | R 2,500.00 |
| Full Regular | R 2,800.00 |
| Full Late | R 2,950.00 |
| Day Early | R 1,350.00 |
| Day Regular | R 1,450.00 |
| Day Late | R 1,550.00 |
| Accompanying Persons – Full congress | R 1,850.00 |
| Welcome Reception – Accompanying persons | R 300.00 |
| Conference Dinner – All delegates | R 450.00 |
| Buffs | R 80.00 |
PARSA will be accepting abstracts for presentations under two categories: Oral or Poster.
- Maximum number of words in abstract is 350.
- Oral presentations will be allocated 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for discussion and should clearly outline the objectives of the study, and the results/findings.
- Poster sessions form an integral part of the conference, and posters will be displayed on poster boards for the duration of the conference. Delegates are responsible for the production of their posters as well as to stand at their posters during tea breaks. Posters must be A1 and portrait.
- Please ensure that the email addresses as submitted are correct as these addresses will be used in all correspondence and acceptance notifications.
- Late submissions will not be considered.
- Sunday 06 October – Registration opens | drinks & networking
- Monday 07 October – Full day conference | PARSA AGM | Welcome Reception
- Tuesday 08 October – Yoga in the Gardens | Full day conference | Conference Dinner & Awards
Villa Paradiso Country Manor
Your Home Away From Home!
Nestled on the foothills of the Magalies Mountain range. Come and enjoy. Unique dinning experience.
ACCOMMODATION
The stunning hotel offers 53 double rooms, each equipped with a television offering a selection of DSTV channels, tea/coffee making facilities, and some featuring private balconies with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Ground-level rooms open up onto beautiful landscaped gardens, providing a tranquil retreat for our guests.
Located in the heart of Hartbeespoort, the hotel is the perfect base for exploring the area’s many attractions. Take a leisurely stroll through the nearby Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park or visit the beautiful Hartbeespoort Dam, where you can enjoy water sports, boat cruises and scenic drives. For thrill-seekers, there’s the Aerial Cableway, offering breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg and surrounding areas.
After a day of adventure, retreat to the comfort of your room and wake up to a delicious full breakfast/
RATES
– Single accommodation – R1,055 per person, bed & breakfast.
– Sharing accommodation – R1,160 per room, bed & breakfast or R580 per person sharing bed & breakfast.
Accommodation can be booked on the registration system and will only be confirmed once payment for accommodation has been received.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
Interested companies should contact the Congress Secretariat for more information.
SAVETCON Event Management
Corné Engelbrecht
Tel: +27(0)71 587 2950
Email: corne@savetcon.co.za
52nd Annual PARSA Conference Organisers
SAVETCON Event Management
Corné Engelbrecht
[email protected]
+27(0)71 587 2950