CSIR International Convention Centre

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CSIR International Convention Centre
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CSIR International Convention Centre
AddressMeiring Naudé Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria
LocationCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research grounds
Coordinates 25°45′11″S28°16′36″E / 25.75306°S 28.27667°E / -25.75306; 28.27667
Owner Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Opened1979;45 years ago (1979)
Enclosed space
Public transit access Hatfield (Gautrain station)
Website
www.csiricc.co.za

The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) [1] is a convention centre in Pretoria, South Africa. The centre is situated in the east of South Africa's capital city within the research, academic and ambassadorial hub of Tshwane and is on the grounds of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

With a R35m upgrade and expansion, the CSIR ICC now has 12 venues, including a 1000 square metre exhibition hall and outdoor dining deck. [2]

Venues

The CSIR ICC has multiple venues. [3]

VenueCapacity
Diamond Auditorium450
Ruby Auditorium136
Emerald Auditorium100
Sapphire Room10
Amethyst Room140
Crystal Room70
Garnet Room40
Onyx Room70
Crystal/Garnet110
Crystal/Garnet/Onyx160
Jade Banquet Room100
Amber Banquet Room450
Amber I Banquet Room200
Amber II Banquet Room100
Deck500
Exhibition Hall1000
VIP Suite6

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References

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  2. "CSIR International Convention Centre". Csiricc.co.za. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  3. "CSIR ICC: Venue Information and Capacity Chart" (PDF).