This year's IPTA science meeting and student week will be held at the Wallenberg Research Centre, Stellenbosch, South Africa. For further information on the venue please visit the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study Website (STIAS)

Stellenbosch is a small university town sporting many cosy restaurants and quaint shops. Most guest houses are located near the town center which is approximately 20 min walk from the venue. Opting to walk through the local botanical garden en route is highly recommended.

Book early as accommodation in Stellenbosch is hard to come by closer to the conference date. There is no conference rate however the exchange rate is currently in favour of anyone coming from abroad. Book soon as this fluctuates alot.

Student accommodation in Stellenbosch university residences will be available at a much reduced rate.

Some of the guest houses participants in the Square Kilometer Array project often frequent include:

Most hotels / guest houses offer a hearty breakfast to start the day. Coffee snacks and buffet lunches are included in the registration fee and available at the Conference venue.