If you are considering an African destination for a meeting, conference, summit, seminar or convention, you need look no further than the City of Windhoek in Namibia. Windhoek is one of the most dynamic cities on the African continent. Its strategic location, sophisticated financial and communication sector, medical services and conference facilities make the it the ideal place for conferencing in Africa.

The City of Windhoek is an attractive, modern, clean, safe and politically stable conference location with all modern amenities. Nevertheless, the African experience is easily accessible.

Windhoek’s conference infrastructure comprises excellent international and regional flight connections, fine accommodation establishments, world-class telecommunications (including video-conferencing and other cutting-edge technologies), audiovisual equipment, interpreters and organisational expertise.

Video Conferencing with Windhoek

With Windhoek having state of the art video-conferencing technology, no business organisation can go wrong in selecting it as a business centre. Telecom Namibia offers point-to-point and multi-point communication services which facilitate easy interaction between participants. These services are also available in other major towns in Namibia, so that travelling costs can be minimised.

Conference links can also be established between Windhoek and other southern African centres which have the same enabling technology.

The Corporate Communication and Tourism Division of the City of Windhoek is geared to assist potential conference organisers in preparing their bids to secure Windhoek as a preferred conference destination. We have a database of every available service that could be required by conference hosts, including: q 

• prime venues and state-of-the-art conference facilities for two to two thousand delegates;
• professional conference organisers;
• the latest high-tech audiovisual equipment;
• interpretation and translation services;
• transport operators;
• pre- and post tours;
• special events such as Namibian sunset evenings; and
• other essential service 

The City of Windhoek, in conjunction with the Namibian Government and other leading stakeholders, can facilitate your conference to assure its success. We have built up substantial experience in welcoming heads of state, royalty and dignitaries from all over the globe. We also have the best facilities in Namibia and can offer unforgettable experiences for conference delegates to enjoy. You can be assured that your delegates will leave Windhoek with fond memories.

The City of Windhoek Corporate Communication and Tourism Division can provide all the support you need to bring your conference to Windhoek. We can provide you with information, advice and support on all aspects of your event, from the earliest bidding process to the final realisation of the conference. We can also introduce you to service providers in our city to ensure a successful event.

We will be pleased to provide brochures, CDs and videos as promotional materials for the publicity of your event, to advise on organisation and planning and to make suggestions for exciting pre - and post-conference tours.

Once the conference is underway, we can provide Tourism Information Services at your conference venue to ensure that delegates and their guests enjoy the amenities of our beautiful capital city.

All the necessary skills, expertise and creative minds are available to ensure that your delegates experience a conference beyond all expectations in the heartland of Africa.

To help you plan your City of Windhoek Conference or other events, contact us at:

City of Windhoek

Senior Tourism Officer

Corporate Communication and Tourism Division

P O Box 59

WINDHOEK

Tel:      +264 61 290 2093

Fax:     +264 61 290 2058
Email ghe@windhoekcc.org.na

Other useful conference links

1. The Conference Guide UK
2. Conference Link
3. Global Conferences Africa

4. Sense of Africa