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Symbioses. Synergies. Sustainability.

26 to 29 January 2026

MAKHANDA

Connecting researchers across the Biosciences Spectrum to shape the future of bio-based research towards global sustainable futures

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Guest Speakers

We are excited to confirm the following BIO26 South Africa Congress speakers.

PLENARY SPEAKER

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

PLENARY SPEAKER

Professor Russell T. Hill

Professor & Director: Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET),

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, USA

PLENARY SPEAKER

Dr Vasilis Kokkoris

Assistant Professor: Systems Ecology,

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands

PLENARY SPEAKER

Professor Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya

Director: SAMRC–UJ Pan African Centre for Epidemics Research (PACER)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation, University of Johannesburg;

PLENARY SPEAKER

Professor Rachel Wynberg

Professor of Environmental and Development Studies

University of Cape Town

PLENARY SPEAKER

Dr Rachel E. Sipler

Senior Research Scientist & Director: Center for Water Health and Humans,

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, UK

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Professor Fidele Ntie-Kang

Associate Professor: Pharmaceutical Chemistry; & Head of the Centre: Drug Discovery (UB-CeDD),

University of Buea, Cameroon

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Professor Fidele Ntie-Kang

Associate Professor: Pharmaceutical Chemistry; & Head of the Centre: Drug Discovery (UB-CeDD),

University of Buea, Cameroon

SUNSET SPEAKER

Professor Karin Jacobs

Professor of Microbiology

Stellenbosch University

SUNSET SPEAKER

Dr Rachel E. Sipler

Senior Research Scientist & Director: Center for Water Health and Humans,

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, UK

– KEY DATES –

Abstract Submissions – 4 August to 10 October 2025
Early Registration 19 September – 30 November 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

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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