Use this form to Register or get a Quotation.
For attendee costs click here. For exhibition stand packages click here.
REQUIRED FIELDS: Complete all fields on the registration form. Fields marked with a red asterisk are obligatory.

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We welcome registrations from:
Universities, TVETs, and associated research and standards bodies.
Suppliers and service providers if you are exhibiting.
Bookings that exclude the conference i.e Expo only, are only available to Exhibitors
Suppliers and service providers may only attend if you are exhibiting.
Book an exhibition stand before proceeding. You will receive discount codes for your staff.
Complete this form. We will email a quotation to the address you provide in the 'Email for Invoice' field.
By requesting an invoice you confirm that you have approval for this booking
and are liable for payment. Penalties will apply for cancellations.
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Exhibitors: Ask the person who made the booking for a discount code.
Universities, TVETs and other PURCO SA members: PURCO SA sponsors one person for the Conference and one for the National Meeting. Contact your Head of Procurement.
Enter one discount code per field. Each code can be used once.
Capital letters. No spaces
Capital letters only. No spaces
The Discount Code is not valid. It must begin with CF+ or XC+ or X+

 


National Meeting and Annual Dinner
NATIONAL MEMBER MEETING
Tuesday 30 September 2025    |    R2 562.00 excl
No cost if selected and National Meeting discount code is valid
 
The National Meeting is an annual forum for senior higher education decision makers from PURCO SA Member institutions. It has an information and strategic focus and plays an advisory role to both the PURCO SA office and the Board of Directors. The Meeting is chaired by the PURCO SA CEO.
R2562.00 excl. VAT added to invoice
ANNUAL DINNER 
Tuesday 30 September 2025   |   Cost: R1144.50 excl.
No cost if selected and National Meeting discount code is valid
 
The Annual Dinner is hosted on the night preceding the start of PURCON. It is a relaxed, casual evening at an attractive venue with good food and music. 
Attendance is restricted to higher education attendees from PURCO SA Member institutions, and invited guests. 
R1144.50 excl. VAT added to invoice

Conference and Expo
Select either the Full Package, or Day Passes, or Expo Only Passes.
Select either the Full Package or Day Passes.
If you select Day Passes (individual days) you can select what dinners to attend below.
FULL 3-DAY PACKAGE
Wednesday 1 October - Friday 2 October 2025   |   Cost:  R9948.75 excl.
No cost if selected and Conference discount code is valid
 
The Full Package includes:
 - Access to conference sessions and the expo on all three days of the conference.
 - Casual dinner on Wednesday 1 October.
 - Gala Dinner on Thursday 2 October
Full Package delegates receive a Gift in appreciation of their financial and attendance support. Gifts are distributed after the last conference session.
R9948.75 excl. VAT added to invoice
You applied an Expo Code. Select No above and select the Exhibitor Passes option below.
DAY PASSES FOR CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Includes lunch and teas. Excludes dinners   |   Cost per day:  R2562.00 excl.
Exhibitor Day Pass code applied. Select all three days for free attendance if if code is valid.
 
Day Passes include access to conference sessions and the expo on the days booked.
Book dinners below if required.
R2562 excl. VAT added to invoice
R5124.00 excl. VAT added to invoice
R7686 excl. VAT added to invoice
Conference and Exhibition Day Pass code applied. No cost
EXPO ONLY PASSES
Available for Exhibitors only   |   R1270.50 excl. per day
You have an Expo Code. Select all three days to get free attendance
 
The ExpoPass option is available to Exhibitors only and does not give access to conferencing sessions.
Select this option if:
 - you are manning your company's Expo stand
 - you are an exhibitor representative and plan to visit the Expo only
You booked a day 1 Conference and Expo Day Pass
You booked a day 2 Conference and Expo Day Pass
You booked a day 3 Conference and Expo Day Pass
Don't select it again here.
Access to the Exhibition is included on each day the Conference is booked.
R1 270.50 excl. VAT added to invoice
R2541.00 excl. VAT added to invoice
R3811.50 excl. VAT added to invoice
Expo Pass code applied. No cost

PURCON DINNERS
Casual Dinner: Wednesday 1 October   |   Gala Dinner: Thursday 2 October   |   Cost:  R1144.50 excl. VAT per dinner
 
PURCON dinner events provide an excellent opportunity to engage with colleagues, buyers and suppliers in a fun, social setting. Both evenings include entertainment, music and dancing.
Book early - the dinners are always sold out.
R1144.50 excl. VAT added to invoice 
R2289 excl. VAT added to invoice
EXTRA DINNER VOUCHERS
Redeemable at any Sandton City restaurant   |   Cost:  R500.00 per dinner voucher
 
Use this section to add dinner vouchers for the nights when you are not attending a conference dinner. Each voucher is valued at R500.00 and can be used at any Sandton City restaurant.
 
 
R500 added to invoice 
 
 
R1000 added to invoice 
 
 
R1500 added to invoice 

SUPPLIER DAY AND MASTERCLASSES
Friday 20 September 2024  |  08h00-13h00

The Supplier Day and Masterclasses offers a professional learning opportunity for exhibitor staff as well as non-exhibiting suppliers.
Attendees have access to the PURCON Exhibition on Friday and a brief opportunity to mix with the PURCON audience in the morning and during tea and lunch.
Note: The event is not an alternative to exhibiting. There is very limited time to engage with higher education decision makers and attendees may not distribute marketing material to attendees.

Cost: R2 175.00 excl

R2 175.00 excl. VAT added to invoice

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Terms and conditions
Attendance
Supplier and service providers must exhibit in order to attend.
Employees of higher education institutions and their associated research and standards bodies may attend. PURCO SA welcomes requests from other individuals.
All attendees must be registered. 
Exhibitor packages include free stand representatives and conference attendees. Exhibitors may purchase additional participants if required.

Changes: 

  • Any change to an invoiced booking or a quotation request will incur a R125.00 fee per change.
  • You can avoid the admin fee on quotations by requesting cancellation to hello@purcon.co.za, and then booking again.

Payment due before event: 

  • Payment is due within 30 days but no later than 30 days before the event.
  • Payment is due immediately for bookings made less than 30 days before the event.
  • Bookings are not secure until payment is received.
  • Unpaid bookings will automatically be released, but are subject to cancellation penalties if applicable.

Late payments
Payments made later than 30 days after invoice are subject to an automatic 10% late payment penalty, unless a prior arrangement has been made.

Early Bird rates and Price increases

  • The 2025 Early Bird rates are effective until 15 June 2025.
  • 2025 rates will be approximately 10% more expensive than 2024.

Changes: All changes are subject to a R125.00 fee per change.
Cancellations: Replacements are allowed at any time. Cancellations will incur a R125 fee plus the following penalties:

  • 60+ days prior to event: 10% cancellation fee
  • 31 to 59 days prior to event: 50% cancellation fee
  • Up to 30 days prior to event: 100% cancellation fee.

By registering for the event you confirm that you have read and accept the terms and conditions and cancellation penalties.

We respect your privacy, and personal information you provide will be strictly managed in terms of the POPI Act. Your data will be stored on our database system and its backups. We will send you communications about the Conference and Exhibition, as well as news and information about other events, products and services.

We cannot host this event without the financial support of our attendees, exhibitors and associates.  If they ask, participant contact information will be provided to our exhibitors and associates. Name badges at the conference will also include a QR code with the participant's details. We will never sell participant details to any other company. 

You may opt-out from receiving our communications and change or delete your information at any time.

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