Discover the Future of Sustainable Urban Development

Technical Site Tour at the V&A Waterfront

Friday | October 30, 2026

Join an exclusive guided technical site tour through the V&A Waterfront and explore the real-world systems, spaces, and technologies driving energy efficiency, water resilience, circularity, and sustainable urban development. This is a rare opportunity to experience world-class sustainable infrastructure and circular economy solutions up close.

Entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour Highlights

Explore a 6-Star Green Star office building designed for the future of sustainable workplaces
Visit a zero-carbon café built almost entirely from salvaged and upcycled materials
Discover innovative wastewater recovery and treatment systems supporting water resilience
Experience one of the precinct’s landmark seawater desalination facilities
Learn how seawater cooling technology is reducing energy consumption and water use
See how circular waste systems are helping divert thousands of tons of waste from landfill
Gain insights directly from sustainability leaders shaping resilient cities in Africa

Important Information

Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Walking Distance: Approximately 10,000 steps
Cost: Complimentary for fully paid conference delegates
Availability: Limited spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis

Stay an extra day after the conference and experience the future of sustainable precinct development firsthand.