50th
annual
saab
conference.
The School of Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences of the University of the Witwatersrand hosted the 50th annual conference of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB). The conference was held at the Wits Rural Facility, c. 30 km from Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park.
Registration
*The registration fees include tea and lunch.
Full Delegates
Main Conference only
3 days: Tuesday – Thursday, 1 – 3 July: R3550
Pollination Symposium + Main Conference
4 days: Monday – Thursday, 30 June, 1 – 3 July: R4170
Accompanying persons
same as full delegates if attending sessions.
Students (includes SAAB membership for period mid-2025 to mid 2026)
Main Conference only
3 days: Tuesday – Thursday, 1 – 3 July: R3550
Pollination Symposium + Main Conference
4 days: Monday – Thursday, 30 June, 1 – 3 July: R4170
In Pictures
Plenary speakers
Prof Dave Rubin
Professor in School of Electrical Engineering
Prof Vered Aharanson
School of Electrical Engineering
Dr Craig Carlson
Lecturer in School of Engineering
Plan your visit
| Time | Hongonyi | Phivu | Rhino Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h20 - 9h10 | Welcome & PLENARY: Prof. Wayne Twine | ||
| 9h - 10h30 | NRMC | Biotechnology | Medicinal Plants |
| Tea | |||
| 11h00 - 12h30 | Physiology | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants |
| Lunch | |||
| 13h30 - 14h15 | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants | |
| 14h15 - 15h15 | Pollination Biology | Invasion Biology | Medicinal Plants |
| Time | Hongonyi | Phivu | Rhino Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h20 - 9h10 | Welcome & PLENARY: Prof. Wayne Twine | ||
| 9h - 10h30 | NRMC | Biotechnology | Medicinal Plants |
| Tea | |||
| 11h00 - 12h30 | Physiology | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants |
| Lunch | |||
| 13h30 - 14h15 | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants | |
| 14h15 - 15h15 | Pollination Biology | Invasion Biology | Medicinal Plants |
| Time | Hongonyi | Phivu | Rhino Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h20 - 9h10 | Welcome & PLENARY: Prof. Wayne Twine | ||
| 9h - 10h30 | NRMC | Biotechnology | Medicinal Plants |
| Tea | |||
| 11h00 - 12h30 | Physiology | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants |
| Lunch | |||
| 13h30 - 14h15 | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants | |
| 14h15 - 15h15 | Pollination Biology | Invasion Biology | Medicinal Plants |
| Time | Hongonyi | Phivu | Rhino Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h20 - 9h10 | Welcome & PLENARY: Prof. Wayne Twine | ||
| 9h - 10h30 | NRMC | Biotechnology | Medicinal Plants |
| Tea | |||
| 11h00 - 12h30 | Physiology | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants |
| Lunch | |||
| 13h30 - 14h15 | Evolution & Systematics | Medicinal Plants | |
| 14h15 - 15h15 | Pollination Biology | Invasion Biology | Medicinal Plants |
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