Registration

Click here to Register for International Delegates
Click here to Register for South African Delegates
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES
REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird Rates
Until 15 February 2027 		Standard Rates
From 16 February 2027
Until 26 September 2027
International Delegate USD$750 USD$ 825
International Student Registration opens 16 February 2027 USD$ 500
Accompanying Person
(incl Conference dinner)		 USD$ 220 USD$ 220
Conference Dinner USD$ 75 USD$ 75
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS: 26 SEPT 2027
Per workshop USD$ 30 USD$ 30
Package for 4 workshops USD$ 100 USD$ 100
SOUTH AFRICAN DELEGATES (organization to be based in South Africa)
REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird Rates
Until 15 February 2027 		Standard Rates
From 16 February 2027
Until 26 September 2027
South African Delegate R11 000 R12 500
South African Student Registration opens 16 February 2027 R5 000
Accompanying Person
(incl Conference dinner)		 R3 000 R3 000
Conference Dinner R1 000 R1 000
PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS: 26 SEPT 2027
Per workshop R400 R400
Package for 4 workshops R1 500 R1 500

NOTE: Student registrations will open 16 February 2027.
Student registrations must be accompanied by valid proof of student registration for 2026 or 2027.

Full registration fee includes

  • Attendance to the scientific sessions
  • Congress bag and materials
  • Attendance at the welcome networking breakfast
  • Lunch and tea/coffee breaks
  • Post-symposium half-day tour

What is not included in the registration fee?

  • Attendance at the optional symposium dinner
  • Special catering requirements
  • Any other items not mentioned above

 

Visa invitation letters
Fully paid registered delegates will receive a link in their registration confirmation email to download a visa invitation letter for the symposium.

Visa requirements

Delegates are responsible for confirming and managing their own visa requirements and should allow sufficient time for the application process.

  • If you want to visit South Africa, you must produce a valid visa before you can enter the country.A visa will be issued for a visit for tourism or business purposes and is valid for a period of 90 days. Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry. If you arrive without a visa, immigration officials are obliged to put you on a flight back to your home country.
  • Some countries (including the US and most EU countries) do not need a visa for stays under 90 days and are exempted from visa control.
  • Delegates should however check whether they require a visa; information is available on the website of the department of home affairs https://www.gov.za/services/temporary-residence/visa
  • Visitors must apply online through the South African eVisa System or via your local VFS Global centre. The South African online eVisa service provides a convenient and secure option to process an eVisa application with the South African Department of Home Affairs. The service provides direct interaction with the department that is responsible to lawfully process and grant eVisas to travellers entering South Africa. The four easy steps make it possible to provide all the information required and effectively track the status and outcome of your application. https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/home

Registration terms and conditions

  • All participants must complete their registration online. By submitting the registration form, delegates acknowledge and accept the symposium terms and conditions.
  • Registration is confirmed only once the full registration fee has been received by the Symposium Secretariat.
  • Early-bird fees must be paid by 23:59 SAST on 15 February 2027. Unpaid early-bird registrations will be converted to the standard registration rate.
  • An invoice with banking details will be emailed within 72 hours of completed registration.
  • Receipts will only be issued once proof of payment has been received and identified in the congress bank account. Proof of payment is to be emailed to Charne Millet-Clay – charne@soafrica.com
  • All payments must include the delegate surname and unique registration ID number as reference to ensure correct allocation and receipting.
  • Registrations may be transferred to another delegate within the same rate category, provided the full invoiced amount has been received.

    Cancellation policy

      Delegates who complete registration are liable for the full registration fee, subject to the refund conditions below:

      • All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the Symposium Secretariat at charne@soafrica.com
      • Cancellation requests received on or before 15 February 2027 will qualify for a full refund, less a ZAR 500 administration fee.
      • Cancellation requests received from 16 February 2027 to 16 March 2027 at 23:59 SAST will qualify for a 50% refund.
      • Cancellation requests received after 16 March 2027 at 23:59 SAST will not qualify for a refund.
      • Registrations completed after 16 March 2027 are non-refundable and non-creditable.