ABOUT THE VENUE
Addis International Convention Center (AICC)
Address: CMC Road (Opposite Tsehay Real Estate), Lemi Kura Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia's flagship venue for international conferences and business tourism, officially inaugurated in 2025. Located just 15 minutes from Bole International Airport in Africa's diplomatic capital, the center spans 19 hectares of modern infrastructure, including flexible multi-purpose exhibition halls, modular conference spaces for up to 2,500 delegates, and a 15,000m² outdoor amphitheater seating up to 8,000 attendees. Designed to host major global summits, trade expos, and cultural events, it features advanced audiovisual systems, integrated commercial and hotel facilities, and parking for over 1,200 vehicles.
ACCOMODATION PARTNER

Royal Majestic Hotel Durban
Address: 12–14 Walnut Road, Durban, 4001, South Africa
An iconic five-star landmark in Durban’s CBD, newly rebranded in 2026, the Royal Majestic Hotel sits directly adjacent to the Durban ICC. Located just minutes from the beachfront and approximately 30 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, the hotel offers seamless access to the city’s business and leisure hubs.
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Bed & Breakfast: R1900
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Room Only: R1700
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Booking to be made directly with the hotel
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Booking Email: - Reservations.durban@royalmajestichotel.co.za
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Code: 2611AFRICA
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Contact Number: - 031 880 8100
VISA INFORMATION
All delegates must have 2 adjacent blank pages in their passports, which must be valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of the intended visit. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are travelling from an African country.
Visitors’ visas are required for international travellers who have permanent residence outside South Africa and who wish to visit the country on a temporary basis for tourism or business purposes for a period of 90 days or less. Note that requirements are subject to change. For more information, click here.
For a vias letter, email eventhost@agricouncil.org Please note that visa letters can only be issued to confirmed attendees.
ABOUT THE HOST CITY
Located in the elevated heart of the Ethiopian Highlands, Addis Ababa is a vibrant, high-altitude metropolis and Africa's diplomatic capital. Known for its year-round mild weather and scenic mountain backdrops, it offers a pleasant subtropical highland climate perfect for continuous exploration.
As the heart of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa boasts a unique blend of ancient history, rich Pan-African heritage, and world-renowned coffee culture, while serving as a strategic gateway for diplomacy, aviation, and commerce across the continent.

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