This is a HYBRID conference due to popular demand.

Disclaimer: In the event that the face-to-face conference is cancelled due to a pandemic or other unforeseen reasons, the conference will be hosted on a virtual platform and all presentations will be conducted online according to the programme. The Organising Committee takes no responsibility for expenses incurred or lost for airplane tickets or hotel bookings, should the face-to-face conference be cancelled. 

Conference Registration fees for 2026:

There are three categories. Please be sure to check the due dates to qualify for early bird registration. 

1. Early bird, attending only, accompanying persons, students & Mauritian delegates – R9 500
2. Full delegates & paper presenting author (1st paper) – R10 500
3. Paper presenting author (2nd paper) – R3 875

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Abstract submission for both full paper and work-in-progress: 30 March 2026
• Abstract feedback: Two weeks after submission or by 15 April 2026.

NB: Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits attendance and presentation at the conference. However, acceptance of an abstract does not guarantee publication in the conference proceedings; publication is strictly subject to the successful peer review and acceptance of the full paper.

Full paper submission: 31 May 2026

Full paper feedback: 6 weeks after submission or by 15 July 2026

Early bird registration: 15 June 2026

Full Paper resubmission (revised version) due: 25 July 2026

Final registration: 31 July 2026

Payment due: 15 August 2026

Final paper submission (for publication, with language editing certificate and publishing agreement): 20 September 2026