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50th Annual SAAB Conference

The conference will be held from the 30 June – 3 July 2025

The School of Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences of the University of the Witwatersrand is pleased to host you at the 50th annual conference of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB). This special occasion will be held at the Wits Rural Facility, c. 30 km from Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park.

Scientific Programme
Pollination Symposium

Monday, 30 June 2025

Conference

Tuesday, 1 July – Thursday, 3 July

Poster evening

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Optional Field Trips

Friday, 4 July 2025

Social Programme
Conference Welcome Function

Monday, 30 June 2025 | Time: 17.30 

Student Function  

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 | Time: 17h00 – 18h00 (To be confirmed)

Gala Dinner

Thursday, 3 July2025 | Time: 19:00

SAAB Business Programme
SAAB Council Meeting

Monday, 30 June 2025 | Time: 16:00

SAAB AGM

Thursday, 3 July 2025 (after plenary lecture)

South African Journal of Botany Editorial Meeting

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 | Time: 17:00 – 18:30 (To be confirmed)

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