Practical Information

Venue

IST-Africa 2025 Conference will take place in Edge Convention Centre Red Cross Road, South C, Nairobi, Kenya. The Convention Centre is 10 mins from JKIA.

All conference delegates need to be registered online and confirmed prior to the Conference.

Accommodation

Delegates and presenters should book accommodation directly with the property of their choice.

Accommodation options include:

- Limited accommodation at the Edge - contact lesy@theedge.co.ke; info@theedge.co.ke

- Boma Inn Hotel

- Eka Hotel

- La Maison Royale

- Emara Ole Sereni

- The Curve by the Park

- Panari Hotel

Visa

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an official document issued by the Kenyan government that allows foreign individuals to enter, stay, and travel within Kenya for a specific purpose and duration.

To apply for a visa, click here: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en - please choose meetings/conferences reason during your Visa application.

Vaccinations

Conference delegates travelling to Africa for the first time are recommended to have up to date Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines.

It is necessary to have proof of Yellow Fever vaccine (Yellow Book). It is advisable to get this vaccine several weeks prior to travel.

It is a good idea to check with your personal physician or travel health clinic four to six weeks prior to travelling, outlining where in Kenya you intend to visit.

Delegates travelling from Southern African countries to and from Kenya may be requested to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccine when checking in for flights and upon arrival.

Learn More: https://www.health.go.ke/incoming-travellers

About Nairobi

Nairobi is the vibrant capital city of Kenya. Named after the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, meaning 'place of cool waters', it is affectionately known as The Green City under the Sun due to its lush greenery and lively atmosphere. As the most populous city in East Africa with an estimated population of 3.5 million, Nairobi is the 14th largest city on the continent.

Remarkably, Nairobi is the only metropolis in the world with a National Park within its bounds. Established in 1946, Nairobi National Park is a sanctuary that showcases the city's dedication to preserving its urban and natural heritage, housing diverse wildlife including Africa's highest concentration of black rhinos. Located in south-central Kenya, 140 kilometers south of the Equator, Nairobi is surrounded by 113 square kilometers of plains, cliffs, and forests, with the Ngong Hills to the west, Mount Kenya to the north, and Mount Kilimanjaro to the southeast.

Other major tourist destinations to visit while in Nairobi include the National Museums of Kenya , the Giraffe Center and the Nairobi Arboretum among others.

Learn More: https://nairobi.go.ke/explore-nairobi/