Attendee Portal

27th International Conference on Paste, Thickened and Filtered Tailings
8–10 April 2025 | Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Namibia

Attendee Information

Thank you for your interest in attending Paste 2025!

Registration for the Paste 2025 Conference provides the attendee with:

  • The ability to gain professional development hours.
  • The opportunity to learn, discuss and network with industry professionals.
  • The opportunity to view presentations on the latest in research and best practice from industry and academia.
  • Luncheons and refreshments in the exhibition hall with the ability to view and discover products and services provided by industry suppliers and consultants.

We look forward to welcoming many delegates from around the world to this event.

If you have any questions, please email paste2025@knightpiesold.com

Visa Information

The ACG is delighted to welcome both international and domestic attendees to this event. We encourage international attendees to secure visas early.

All visitors to Namibia must have a valid passport for at least six months after the date of entry, and have sufficient pages for entry and exit stamps (at least three blank pages for the entry and exit stamps). All visitors must also have a valid return ticket. In addition, all visitors must have a visa, except those nationalities with which Namibia has the necessary visa exemption agreement. Travelers can apply for a visa online on the following  link https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na.  For more information: https://visitnamibia.com.na/visa-information/ . Additional invitation letters can be requested on registration.

Flights to Namibia

The venue is located in Swakopmund and the closest airport is Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) which operates daily flights to and from Windhoek, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Most international airlines have codeshare offers with regional airlines (Airlink, Safair, South African Airways). The airport is 15 km away from the harbour of Walvis Bay, and 30 km away from Swakopmund.

Alternatively there are several daily flights to Windhoek the capital of Namibia located 360 km (3.5 to 4 hours’ hours drive) away from Swakopmund.

Airlines flying to and from Namibia include (subject to change) South African Airways, Airlink, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airways, Qantas, Delta, Lufthansa, Eurowings/Discover Airlines, Ethiopian Airways, Emirates and Safair.

How to Get to and From the Venue

Option 1: Flying to Walvis Bay International Airport 

The drive to the venue is approximately 30 minutes and rides along the scenic dunes route or ocean route along the coast.

Option 2: Flying to Windhoek – drive to Swakopmund or shuttle to Swakopmund 

Car rentals can be organised from the airport with Avis, Hertz and other providers online. For easy rentals, shuttles and airport shuttle arrangement please contact Gabi’s Travel Desk (ge@gabistraveldesk.com).

Vaccination, Diseases, and Injections

Covid-19 vaccination is no longer required when entering the country, but we recommend confirming with your agent or authorities in case of new updates. Namibia is an arid country with generally low levels of diseases. People travelling from countries or having recently visited countries with yellow fever will be required to show their vaccination certificate. Malaria can be present in the north of Namibia along the Kavango Rive – please check status if planning a trip there.

Airport Transfers, Taxi Services and Other

Gondwana Collection Namibia can assist with booking airport transfers, taxi services, shuttles, as well as additional nights, tours and activities.

Lorenzo Fikunawa is the dedicated consultant for Paste 2025 delegates. He can be contacted on:

Email: tours@gcnam.com
Phone: +26461427295

Event Venue

Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre
Address: 2 Theo-Ben Gurirab Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia
Phone: +264 64 410 5200

*Please note* Accommodation is fully booked for 8-10 April 2025. Please see below for the list of alternative accommodation.

The Hotel is reminiscent of an era gone by, but incorporates all the extras you will expect from a world-class luxury hotel. Restaurants in the Swakopmund hotel include: Platform One, a relaxed, elegant Victorian-style restaurant offering a gourmet à la carte menu and a speciality buffet, and Chez Wou Restaurant, offering a variety of Oriental specialities.

Parking

There are 70 unreserved parking spots at the front of the venue.

Accommodation Options

The Strand Hotel, by O&L
Address: A.Schad Promenade, Swakopmund, Namibia
0.3 km – 4 min walk from conference venue
Phone: +264 64 411 4000
Email: Strand.Res@ol.na 

This sea facing hotel is a 10 min walking distance from the conference venue. It offers luxurious comfort rooms, ocean views, a lovely spa, and three restaurants to chose from. Inquire about the Paste 2025 Conference Special Rate for SADC residents and foreign attendees. 

The Swakopmund Delight
Address: Theo-Ben Gurirab Ave, Swakopmund (Opposite the Event Venue)
0.2 km – 3 min walk from conference venue.
Phone: +26461427295 (enquiries only – ask for Lorenzo)

For all bookings and to qualify for the event / corporate 20% discount – please only use the following email address – tours@gcnam.com, with the keyword PASTE2025.

Address: Cnr. Sam Nujoma & Otavi Str.
0.5 km – 8 min walk from conference venue.

Hansa Hotel (4star)
Address: 3 Hendrik Witbooi Street
0.3 km – 4 min walk from conference venue
Phone: +26464414200
Email: reservations@hansahotel.com.na

Hotel Deutches Haus (B&B)
Address: 13 Luderitz Street
0.7 km – 9 min walk from conference venue
Phone: +26464404896
Email: reservations@hotel.na

For a comprehensive list of accommodation providers including information about distance from the conference venue etc, click here.

Communication 

Travellers to Namibia can travel with mobile equipment and access the GSM network at all towns and on most portions of the national highway. International roaming agreements are in place with 146 countries through 334 network partners.
Most accommodation establishments in Namibia offer Wi-Fi to their guests. For self-drive travellers who plan to travel into remote areas, it is recommended that they rent a satellite phone. When dialling internationally from Namibia via mobile devices, a + followed by the relevant country code, area code and number is dialled. For example, when dialling internationally to Namibia, the country code is 264, followed by the area code and number.
MTC and TN Mobile are Namibia’s leading cell phone operators. Travellers can purchase a starter pack and data if they want to communicate with other Namibian cell phones. Additional data can be bought easily across Namibia.

Conference Dinner

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Parking

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Tourism Options

There are amazing experiences to be had in the local area and below are just a few options for tour packages. Different tours can be booked through Lorenzo at Gondwana Collection Namibia by calling +26461427295 

PD Hours

This event will provide attendees with a number of personal development hours. Upon request to info-acg@uwa.edu.au, ACG can provide a certificate of attendance including PD hours post-event.

Terms and Conditions

Click here for ACG Attendee Terms & Conditions.

WiFi Access

WiFi vouchers will be issued by the hotel on the days of the conference.

Commencement Time

Commencement time and full program to be advised.

Registration

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Onsite Contact

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