2–4 December 2026, Pretoria, South Africa
The Science Forum South Africa 2026 will take place from 2 to 4 December at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa.
The objective of the Forum is to ignite a vibrant discussion on the role of science in society, between all stakeholders, the scientific community, government, industry and civil society at large.
The Forum programme will comprise of plenary lectures and discussions by and involving leading South African and international scientists, experts and thought leaders.
An exhibition will also be hosted at the SFSA, with key institutions and partners of the National System of Innovation.
The Forum is proudly co-hosted by the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) initiative.
The SDCfA promotes science collaboration across Africa and beyond towards leveraging and connecting technology innovation with humanity. Collaboration that embeds a culture of learning – underpinned by sound governance.
