Essential Information

Main Programme Date:
9 – 12 November 2026

Venue:

Boardwalk Convention Centre, Gqeberha

Conference Registration Fees

Full registration (Full Registration, Membership and Gala Dinner)

R6400-00

Full registration for Postgraduate students and post-doctoral research fellows* 

R4700-00

Full registration for retired academics

R4000-00

Two-day delegates

R4000-00

One-day delegates

R2200-00

 *Postgraduate students and post-doctoral research fellows need to provide proof of their registration status.

Important Dates:

Opening of abstract submissions: 30 May 2026 

Final date for submission of abstracts: 31 July 2026 

Review of Abstracts: 30th May – 30th August   2026

First Draft of Conference Programme: 28 August 2026 

Final date for conference registration: 4 September 2026 

Final date for payment of Conference fee: 11 September 2026 

Final programme released:  9 October 2026

Delegates need to submit proof of payment on or before 11 September 2026 to ensure inclusion in the conference programme and presentation at the conference. This conference can only accommodate 250 delegates.  

Therefore, we urge you to register early.  

Please send proof of payment to Rosemarie Milburn at the email address : rose@saera.co.za 

Delegates will communicate with Rosemarie should there be any issues relating to payments.

NMU Local Organising Committee

Committee positionMembers
ChairProf Cina Mosito
Deputy ChairsDr Lincoln Jansen
Programme CommitteeProf Athiemoolam Logamurthie, Dr Ezekiel Majola, Dr Lincoln Jansen, Dr Shervani Pillay, Dr Eileen Schekle, Dr Silindile Malangeni, Dr William Zivanayi, Dr Makhosi Madimabe-Mofokeng
Conference SecretaryMrs Jackie Smith
Finance & Budget CommitteeProf Heloise Sathorar, Prof Cina Mosito, Mrs Jackie Smith, Dr Shervani Pillay
Pre-conference Workshops and Book launchMr Thato Moshoeshoe, Dr Rochelle Thorne
Communications and Media Publicity CommitteeMr Thato Moshoeshoe
Technical Infrastructure Committee Mr Bruce Gordon 
Events CommitteeDr Lincoln Jansen, Mr Thato Moshoeshoe 

550Gala Dinner

  • Date of Gala dinner: 11 November 2026
  • Extra cost of bringing plus 1 person: R550.00
  • Extra cost for attending the Gala Dinner for 1 or 2 day delegates: R550.00
  • Cost of Gala dinner only (excluding conference): R550.00

More Info: