FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

General

I’m arriving late on Monday, can I still register on Tuesday?

Yes! Come early (8am) to register on the Tuesday morning.

Funding

**How much does it cost to attend the Indaba𝕏?**

The Indaba𝕏 is free to attend if you applied and are accepted. There are paid registration options for academics and industry professionals.

Speakers have their fees waived.

How much does it cost the Indaba𝕏 per person?

Each person we have at the event costs the Indaba𝕏 ~R5000. Considering we have 400 people, this is a lot of money. We are very grateful to our partners for making this possible.

As a community-orientated event, we are committed to making the Indaba𝕏 as accessible as possible. We have a number of travel grants available to help people attend the Indaba𝕏. These are allocated at application time. See /register/travel-grants/ for more.

Can I get funding to attend the Indaba𝕏?

We have a limited number of travel grants that have awarded to applicants. These are allocated at application time. See /register/travel-grants/ for more.

One of the hardest decisions we make is allocating finite resources to infinite passion. We wish we could fund everyone, but we can’t. We are very grateful to our partners for making any of this possible.

If you need funding to attend, but did not get one this year, the best thing you can do is to apply again next year. We will be around and rotating the event across our beautiful country, and we will be trying our best to make the Indaba𝕏 as accessible as possible.

How can I support the Indaba𝕏?

If you are an organisation, consider partnering with us to gain more visibility and support the Indaba𝕏. If you are an individual, attending through paid registration options is also beneficial. If you are feeling particularly benevolent, consider donating.

Additionally, consider helping organise the event, volunteering at the event, shouting about the event, or just being a good human being.

Food

Will there be tea and coffee?

Yes, there will be tea and coffee available at certain times throughout the day!

Will there be food?

Yes, we will provide lunch on conference days. We will also provide some snacks throughout the day. Dietary requirements are collected in the registration form.

Each evening will have an activity with some food and drinks provided, but in limited quantities and not intended as a full dinner experience. We strongly encourage you to make friends and go explore the town for dinner.

I’m still hungry - where can I get food on campus?

Details about nearby food options will be updated once the 2026 venue is confirmed.

Safety

Is the venue safe?

Safety information will be updated once the 2026 venue is confirmed. We recommend that you take the same precautions as you would in any other town.

Time

When should I arrive/leave for the Indaba𝕏?

We suggest arriving the day before the Indaba𝕏 starts and leaving the day after it ends. Exact dates will be confirmed for 2026.

How packed is the schedule?

Very. We have an awesome selection of speakers and activities to fill up the time from ~8:30 am until 5 pm and beyond each day. The evening activities are normally optional, but we highly recommend you attend them for the full experience. Remember to take time for yourself, and to explore the city and surrounds.

Location

Where is the Indaba𝕏 exactly?

The 2026 venue will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

For more information, see also ABOUT.

Is there parking on campus?

Parking details will be updated once the 2026 venue is confirmed.

How do I get to the venue from the airport?

Directions will be updated once the 2026 venue is confirmed.

What are some things to do near the venue?

Local attractions and activities will be updated once the 2026 venue is confirmed.