Mpumalanga, the place where the sun rises, is bordered by the countries of Mozambique and Swaziland to the east, and is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld. The escarpment and the Lowveld, a subtropical wildlife haven, form a transitional zone between this grassland area and the savanna biome. At the foot of Mpumalanga's Hlumuhlumu (“place of much thunder”) mountains, 283km east of Johannesburg lies Badplaas, a small town famed for its hot mineral springs which are known locally as the healing springs, “Emanzana”. Standerton, about 200km to the south-west of Badplaas, is known for its large dairy industry, and Ermelo, some 80 km south-west of Badplaas, is famed for its wool production.

The Congress will be held at the Forever Resort Badplaas, a Satour award winner famed for its hot mineral springs and surrounding Emanzana Nature Reserve. Delegate registration fees include accommodation and meals unless otherwise specified, e.g. day delegates have no accommodation and accompanying persons may choose the self catering option.