25 July – 1 August 2027

Programme

Find here the general chronogram of the congress and the detailed programme, updated progressively.

General Chronogram

The key milestones of the SAfA 2027 congress, from the call for papers to the event itself.

  1. Sept 14 – Oct 30, 2026

    Submission of session proposals

  2. November 2026

    Decision letters (sessions)

  3. Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

    Individual paper submissions

  4. February 2027

    Decision letters (individual papers)

  5. February – March 2027

    Travel grant applications

  6. April 2027

    Decision letters (travel grants)

  7. May 31, 2027

    End of early-bird registration

  8. July 25 – August 1, 2027

    Congress takes place

Detailed Programme

The day-by-day structure of the congress. Session details, speakers and rooms will be announced later.

Provisional programme — session details, speakers and rooms will be announced later.
  1. 1

    Sun. 25 July

    Student Day

    Morning

    Student Day

    Afternoon

    Student Day (continued)

    Evening

    —

  2. 2

    Mon. 26 July

    Opening & keynote

    Morning

    Opening ceremony + Keynote lecture

    Afternoon

    Sessions (start)

    Evening

    —

  3. 3

    Tue. 27 July

    Scientific sessions

    Morning

    Sessions

    Afternoon

    Sessions

    Evening

    —

  4. 4

    Wed. 28 July

    Sessions & excursion

    Morning

    Sessions

    Afternoon

    1st excursion

    Evening

    —

  5. 5

    Thu. 29 July

    Round table & sessions

    Morning

    Round table

    Afternoon

    Sessions (resumed)

    Evening

    —

  6. 6

    Fri. 30 July

    General Assembly & closing

    Morning

    Sessions

    Afternoon

    General Assembly + Closing ceremony

    Evening

    —

  7. 7

    Sat. 31 July

    Excursion & gala evening

    Morning

    Excursion

    Afternoon

    Excursion (continued)

    Evening

    Gala Evening