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Join fellow conference delegates for an exclusive Technical Sunset Cruise along the Atlantic coastline of Cape Town. Departing from the iconic V&A Waterfront in the late afternoon, this unique maritime experience offers a rare perspective on the city’s rapidly evolving skyline – framed against the majestic backdrop of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head.

As the vessel glides into the open waters, delegates will have the opportunity to observe and discuss several landmark civil and structural engineering projects visible from the bay. A guided technical commentary, delivered by a local civil engineer and urban development specialist, will highlight the challenges and solutions specific to coastal construction in Cape Town, the use of computational technology in urban planning and civil engineering, and the city’s approach to climate adaptation in infrastructure planning.

Amidst technical exchanges and networking, delegates will enjoy refreshments and light snacks aboard a comfortable catamaran, all while the sun dips below the Atlantic horizon. This cruise offers not just spectacular views, but a dynamic setting for thoughtful engagement on the future of civil and building engineering in South Africa’s Mother City.