When considering a puzzle, the first comforting truth that may occur is that puzzles do have solutions. As we move from a new normal to the ever perplexing next normal, all the pieces of life's puzzle are scattered like a kaleidoscope of colours. As curious thinkers, seeking out intrigue and solutions to our challenges we also recognize another truth as put by Noam Chomsky: "The willingness to be puzzled is a valuable trait to cultivate, from childhood to advanced inquiry".

With a Venn-diagram of overlapping puzzle pieces, the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering (SAIIE), the International Council on System Engineering (INCOSE) and the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria(GSTM) are thrilled to invite you to the combined 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (ISEM2023) conference to cultivate your willingness to be puzzled! This prestigious event will be held at the Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West, South Africa from 2 - 4 October 2023.

Take up the piece in front of you, and then the next! Find the pattern, connect it, and come share with your fellow puzzlers! Soon, and perhaps surprisingly so, you will find that you have become the piece that someone has needed. Take up your place, fill the empty spaces and be part of the solution to the bigger picture!

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Conference Fees (15% VAT incl.)

*Member rates

Standard Registration - Member (If registered and paid between 1 June and 31 Aug 2023): R8 800

Late Registration - Member (If registered and paid between 1 - 15 Sep 2023): R9 900

*Non-Member rates

Standard Registration - Non-Member (If registered and paid between 1 June and 31 Aug 2023): R9 900

Late Registration - Non-Member (If registered and paid between 1 - 15 Sep 2023): R11 000

Other

Presenters – max 2 papers

(If registered and paid by 15 Sep 2023) - R7 975

Presenters – max 3 papers

(If registered and paid by 15 Sep 2023) - R9 825

Presenters – max 4 papers

(If registered and paid by 15 Sep 2023) - R11 725

Presenters – max 5 papers

(If registered and paid by 15 Sep 2023) - R13 575

**Standard Registration - SAIIE Student Members

(If registered and paid by 15 Sep 2023) - R4 800

Standard Registration - Daily registration fee per day

(If registered and paid by 15 Sep 2023) - R4 000

Standard Group – Register 5 plus 1 free

(if registered and paid between 1 June and 15 Sep 2023) - R44 000

Conference Dinner - 4 October 2023: R630

* Group Discount: Register 5 delegates (excluding SAIIE Student Member registration) and get the 6th delegate free.

** Students fees only apply to approved SAIIE Student Members. Visit www.saiie.co.za and apply for SAIIE Student Membership.

Accommodation

Delegates are responsible to book and pay for their own accommodation. A special rate of R2400 pp per night (B&B) was negotiated with the Lord Charles Hotel. T's & C's apply. Ensure to use ISEM2023 as your reference. Contact reservations@lordcharleshotel.com or +27 21 879 7000. For more information on the Lord Charles Hotel please navigate to https://lordcharleshotel.com/​

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