SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
- Dr Sven Parsons (Deltamune) – Chairperson
- Dr Khanyisile Kgoadi (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof. Clive Gray (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof. André van Niekerk (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Bongiwe Ndlovu (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Important Dates
- 01 April 2025 – Registration Open
- 01 April 2025 – Abstract Submission Open
- 01 June 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline
- 23 June 2025 – Abstract Confirmation Notices
- 11 July 2025 – Early Registration & Payment Deadline (PO’s will be accepted)
- 12 July 2025 – Regular Registration Opens
- 20 October – Regular Registration & Payment Deadline
WEDNESDAY
13:00 Registration opens
14:00 Hotel Check-in opens
17:00 Registration closes
DAY 1 – THURSDAY
07:30 Registration and arrival refreshments
08:00 Pre-Conference Workshop
10:00 Mid-morning Refreshments
10:30 Workshop continues
12:30 Lunch
13:00 Registration for conference
14:00 Welcome and Introduction
14:15 Plenary Session – International Speaker
15:00 Session 1
16:00 Close of Day 1
16:15 Welcome Reception and Poster Session
DAY 2 – FRIDAY
07:30 Registration and arrival refreshments
08:00 Plenary Session – Local Speaker
08:45 Session 2
10:15 Mid-morning Refreshments
10:45 Session 3
12:15 Lunch
13:30 Session 4
15:00 Mid-afternoon Refreshments
15:30 Session 5
16:30 SAIS AGM
19:00 Gala Dinner
DAY 3 – SATURDAY
08:00 Registration and arrival refreshments
09:00 Session 6
10:45 Mid-morning Refreshments
(Guests to check out of hotel)
11:15 Session 7
12:15 Closing Session – Closing Plenary Speaker
13:00 Awards & Prize Giving
13:15 Close of Conference
13:30 Lunch