The World Summit on Sustainable Development will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26 August - 4 September 2002.

As the host government, South Africa has created the Johannesburg World Summit Company (JOWSCO) to manage logistical arrangements for the Summit.

Information regarding visa requirements, accommodation, transportation, and communications is available on the JOWSCO website.

See map of the Sandton Central Business District.

Local Mobile Phone and SIM Card Rental

BASD advises all business delegates attending the Summit who wish to rent a local mobile phone, SIM card, etc, to visit the MTN website:
Rental rates information
Rental request form

MTN will arrange to deliver rentals directly to your hotel. Your telephone number will be sent to you in advance by email.

Please inform the BASD Secretariat of your cellphone number so that you can be easily reached during the Summit. This information will be shared with other members of the business delegation.

MTN will also have a kiosk at the airport and other central locations throughout Johannesburg. However, BASD advises advance reservation to ensure availability and to avoid queues at the airport.

Hotel Accommodation Booking

Accommodation booking can be done online through the Destination Management Company who is handling all reservations on behalf of JOWSCO. All reservations must be made for the full 10 day-period of the Summit.

Summit Registration and Accreditation

Business representatives should register for the Summit through an accredited business organisation.

The deadline for the accreditation of organisations has passed.

Business delegates who wish to register for the Summit through the International Chamber of Commerce should contact their national committees directly for a registration form. Contact Jim Chan for general inquiries.

WBCSD members should contact Shelley Hayes.

Non-business should register through the United Nations.

Media

View more information on media accreditation, accommodations, and facilities at the Summit.

View Media Kit for basic information about Business Action for Sustainable Development.

Side Events and Parallel Events

In addition tot he official Summit proceedings, some organizations and groups are planning their own events that will take place in Johannesburg during the World Summit on Sustainable Development.

These events are organized to share experiences and increase discussion between Summit participants.

Business Action for Sustainable Development is assembling a Business Events Calendar that lists events that are relevant to the business community.

Other major events that will take place during the Summit are listed on BASD's Events page.

Business Meeting Rooms

For BASD-related events, WBCSD and ICC member companies can make arrangements for meeting rooms by contacting Audri Joao (audri@wssddmc.co.za) at Global Conferences DMC.

'Function Rooms' are also available through the Destination Management Company who are handling all Summit bookings on behalf of the Johannesburg World Summit Company (JOWSCO).

Johannesburg Summit Sponsorship

The Johannesburg World Summit Company has put together a list of budget items which business can help support.