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International Conferences in South Africa 2026–2027

389 upcoming conferences in South Africa are listed through September 2027. Most are in engineering and technology, medical and health science and physical and life sciences, and the cities with the most events are Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Next conference
19 Nov
Next CFP deadline
14 Nov
Upcoming
389 conferences
Open calls for papers
295
Open calls for papers only

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November 2026

Conferences in South Africa in November 2026

South Africa conference calendar by month

Questions about conferences in South Africa

What international conferences are happening in South Africa?

389 conferences are listed through September 2027. The next one starts on 19 November 2026 in Johannesburg. Use the filters above to narrow by topic, city or month.

Which cities in South Africa host the most conferences?

The cities with the most listings are Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

How can researchers find conferences with an open call for papers in South Africa?

Use "Open calls for papers only" in the filters. Each listing shows its submission deadline, and the organizer's website has the full call.

Are the listed conferences free to attend?

Finding conferences here is free. Registration fees and eligibility are set by each organizer, so check the official website before you register.