Dear SASM Members,
Join us in Cape Town for the 27th IUBMB-FASBMB-SASBMB Congress! Registration opens on 1 September 2026.
The Congress is taking place from 19–23 September 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, bringing together researchers, students, educators and industry partners from South Africa and around the world under the theme:
“Biochemical & Molecular Innovation for a Sustainable World”
The Congress will showcase many diverse scientific themes, reflecting the breadth and rapidly evolving landscape of biochemistry and molecular biology. Topics include:
- • Bioinformatics, Computational Biology & Systems Biology
• Structural Biology & Biophysics
• Infectious & Parasitic Disease
• Development, Stem Cells & Cancer
• Chromosomal Dynamics, Gene Regulation & Expression
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery
• Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology in the Circular Bioeconomy
• Bioprospecting: Natural Products & Phytomedicine
• Prevention, Management & Treatment of Disease & Infection
• Education: Personalised Learning & Technology Integration
The programme will also feature world-renowned plenary speakers, international keynote lectures, poster presentations and poster spotlight sessions, networking opportunities, industry engagement, and dedicated events for early-career researchers.
With researchers joining us from across the globe, the Congress will provide an exciting platform to collaborate, innovate and transform—while showcasing the strength and diversity of biochemical and molecular research in Africa and beyond.
Please share this opportunity with colleagues, students and collaborators.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town in 2027!
Warm regards,
The IUBMB-FASBMB-SASBMB Congress 2027 Local Organising Committee
