| The conference gets underway on Sunday, 
                    5th March with Delegate Registration followed by a Welcome 
                    Reception, both at the CTICC. The Welcome Reception will allow 
                    the Hosts and organisers to welcome the delegates and accompanying 
                    partners to Cape Town and provide and opportunity for participants 
                    to get to know each other. The conference will run from Monday through Thursday and 
                    will consist of traditional plenary sessions as well as the 
                    Marketplace – a new look at conference methodology promising 
                    a vibrant and interactive alternative to traditional workshops 
                    and poster presentations. A Gala Dinner will be held for all delegates and accompanying 
                    persons on Wednesday, 8th March. This event will add an element 
                    of glamour to the conference proceedings, and afford guests 
                    an opportunity to relax and enjoy an evening of music, dancing 
                    and gourmet food. Technical and Site Visits will be available for delegates 
                    on Friday, 10th March, and other non-conference activities 
                    will also be available for delegates still in Cape Town over 
                    the weekend. The end of the conference coincides with the Cycle Tour Expo, 
                    a huge cycling and lifestyle exhibition running for the three 
                    days prior to the Cape Argus Pick n’ Pay Cycle Tour. All delegates are encouraged to participate in the Cape Argus 
                    Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour, Cape Town’s most famous 
                    event and the world’s largest timed sporting event. 
                    Despite the difficulty in securing a Cycle Tour entry, all 
                    Velo Mondial 2006 delegates will be guaranteed an entry into 
                    the Cycle Tour if they wish to ride. On Sunday, 12th March, 
                    a Supporters Programme for non-riders will be arranged and 
                    will meet up with riders at the finish line festivities. Velo Mondial 2006 delegates can register for the Cycle Tour 
                    on their delegate registration form. Please see the Information 
                    & Registration page. For more information on the Cycle 
                    Tour, please visit the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle 
                    Tour website.  {w} www.cycletour.co.za
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