26 to 29 January 2026
MAKHANDAWe invite submissions on cutting-edge research across the disciplines of Microbiology, Biotechnology, and related fields that address the challenges of sustainability, socio-economic growth, public health, and resources management in the Global South.
The Abstract Submission deadline has been extended to 10 October 2025
Guest Speakers
We are excited to confirm the following BIO26 South Africa Congress speakers.
Prof Salim Abdool Karim
Director, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA); CAPRISA Professor of Global Health, Columbia University; & Pro Vice-Chancellor: Research, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Professor Russell T. Hill
Professor & Director: Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Dr Vasilis Kokkoris
Professor Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation, University of Johannesburg; & Director: SAMRC–UJ Pan African Centre for Epidemics Research (PACER)
Dr Rachel E. Sipler
Senior Research Scientist & Director: Center for Water Health and Humans, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Professor Fidele Ntie-Kang
Associate Professor: Pharmaceutical Chemistry; & Head of the Centre: Drug Discovery (UB-CeDD), University of Buea, Cameroon
– KEY DATES –
- Abstract Submissions – 4 August to 10 October 2025
- Early Registration 19 September – 12 December 2025
- Exhibitor Registration – 12 August to 30 November 2025
– REGISTRATION FEES –
- Early Registration Fee – R3 600 Student Rate R 3000*
- Late Registration Fee R 4 500
Registration Fee Includes :
Access to Scientific Programme, Daily Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Welcome Cocktail Event,
*Students must provide proof of 2025 Registration
Bio26 | South Africa Congress is hosted in partnership by The South African Society for Microbiology, Rhodes University and Biotech SA 2026
For general enquiries or more information please contact the Organising Committee via sasm2026bio2026@gmail.com
