The innovation Hub is about inspiration, Innovation, Energy and people. Striking architecture and state of the art technology provide an environment with conference facilities designed for interaction, conversation and collaboration.
The conference facilities that transform space into multi-functional areas with a perfect fusion of functionality are ideally located against the rich intellectual backdrop of Pretoria, the executive capitol on Gauteng – the economic heartland of South Africa
Description of Location:
Head north Johannesburg to the eastern suburbs of Pretoria, Take the CSIT/Lynnwood off ramp and you will find the Innovation Hub- Africa’s Fully Internationally accredited Science and Technology Park.
Nestled in a unique precinct where tomorrow is taking shape today. The Innovation Hub’s conference facilities are minutes away from some of Pretoria’s finest entertainment, retail and accommodation offerings and in close proximity to the historical sites, buildings and exciting tourist and cultural attractions.
Situated between the University of Pretoria and the CSIR, The Innovation Hub is the quick commute to and from Johannesburg, the Oliver Tambo International Airport and the Pretoria city centre. Easy access from the major freeways, leads you back to road, air and rail networks that connect Gauteng to the rest of the country and the world.
Open air space for relaxed entertainment
The lobby of the conference facilities is a smartly conceived space with flexible functionality for your event or function. Use it as a reception, refreshment or cocktail area, or extend your activities onto the cobblestone patio. The Innovation Hub’s piazza is also available for outdoor events. This 2 500 m2 area, between the striking glass, metal and stone structure of the Innovation hub’s core building, is linked to the on-site restaurant and can accommodate up to 500 people.
Showcase your company
A 100m2 of customized exhibition space with rotating stainless steel mesh display panels, is available in the foyer of the Innovation Centre, adjacent to the conference facilities. Horizontal flat surface of create space for equipment while display hooks are provided for exhibition promotional material. Each panel provides an exhibitor with 2 m2 floor space with 3-phase power and data links.
Auditoria
The two auditoria, with flat floor configuration provide cinema sitting for 170 and 80 people respectively and combined at a cinema seating capacity of 250, are suitable for business events, seminars and functions. Both auditoria are linked to the foyer that opens onto the outdoor patio.
Boardrooms, Conference rooms and “hot offices”
Two of the three boardrooms that each seat 12 people can be combined into one room with a seating capacity of 24. The conference rooms are equipped with drop-down screens and network connections. The four ‘Hot Offices’ provide temporary and short term office space with plug and pal connectivity, security and privacy.
Video Conferencing
The ISDN/IP-supported video conferencing facilities, with its keypad-based three-way communications control system, is supported by two motorized screens and built-in microphones.
Catering Services Available
Catering for discerning palate The Europa@Hub restaurant that looks out over the piazza is a perfect setting for meeting and entertaining clients, or networking with hub tenants. In addition to the business breakfast or lunch menu, cosmopolitan cuisine and cotemporary South African dishes are available for all types of events, and are included in the range of competitive conference packages. The Innovation Hub’s conference facilities provide cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art functionality including touch panel control, surround sound, data projectors, screens, whiteboards, network/ISDN connectivity, VCR, DSTV and presentation capabilities.
