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SRI2026 Africa regional Conference
Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2026
In 2026, the Africa Regional Conference (previously the Africa Satellite Event) will serve as the primary SRI gathering for the year, marking an exciting evolution in the Congress’s global footprint. This shift allows the Africa Regional Conference to take center stage as the annual convening space for the SRI community, while maintaining SRI’s hallmark values of innovation, inclusion, and partnership.
The SRI2026 Africa Regional Conference will take place on 22-26 June 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, and online (Plenaries).
Since 2021, the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress (SRI) has brought together global leaders across research, government, civil society, and business to co-create cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable future. Held across five continents, including Oceania, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America, SRI has become a trusted, inclusive platform for exchanging knowledge, shaping bold ideas, and driving real-world impact.
Co-convened by the National Research Foundation, Future Earth, Future Earth Africa Hub, and the Belmont Forum, SRI2026 Africa Regional Hub continues to champion collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and geographies.
Thank you to our partners & sponsors!
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Conference Co-chairs
Michael Nxumalo
Faten Attig-Bahar
Programme Committee
Co-leads
Moloko Mathipa-Mdakane
Faten Attig-Bahar
Partnership Committee
Co-Leads
Lebogang Mpetle
Logistics Committee
Co-Leads
Kholofelo Mampeule
Khezi Jobo
David Mkwambisi | Michael Nxumalo | Daniel Nyanganyura | Kgaugelo Molepo | Thembelihle Mswane | Nyadzani | Nevhudoli | Welmien Powell | Thabo Dikgale | Makyba Charles-Ayinde | Akanji Ajibola | Bridget Blake | Stephan Useche | Matome Mokoena | Laurel Milliken | Zandile Nyawo
REVIEWING COMMITTEE
Faten Attig Bahar | Moloko Mathipa-Mdakane | Felix Donkor | Reinhold Mangundu | Amine Rekhis | Youcef Mbenni | Dikabo Mogopodi | Alicia Moora | Richie Moalosi | Mohammed Dabouba | Raphael Tshimang | Dennis Masika | Phanuel Nuhu | Rachel Makungo | Lourens Swanepoel | Nokubonga Makhanya | Molemi Rauwane | Kgaugelo Molepo | Lucas enrique
THEMES
This year’s Conference focuses on “Advancing African-led solutions for sustainability transformation”, highlighting the continent’s growing role in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. The Conference will emphasise practical collaborative solutions that address Africa’s unique sustainability challenges through research, innovation, and policy integration. In addition to the main focus, the Conference will explore a range of related sub-themes. Session proposals should align with the overall vision of the Conference and address one or more of the following themes:
