The virtual attendance option will include access to e-posters, plenaries, keynote talks, digital workshops, and orals submitted by virtual attendees.
Registration Type - IN PERSON
Regular registration R3 500
(High Income Countries)
Regular registration R2 500
(Low and Middle Income Countries)
Students, Interns and Post Docs R1 000
Community Members R600
Media and Journalists No fee
Pre-Conference Workshop and Side Events
Preconference workshop on PAR (29 Sept: 8:30am - 4pm) R900
Welcoming dinner and fashion show (30 Sept: 5pm - 7pm) R150
Tour of South African Astronomical Observatory R150
(1 October: 6pm - 8pm)
Pre-drinks and Cape Town First Thursdays R150
(2 October: 6pm - 8pm)
The virtual attendance option will include access to e-posters, plenaries, keynote talks, digital workshops, and orals submitted by virtual attendees.
Registration Type - ONLINE
Regular registration (HIC) R1 500
Regular registration (LMIC) R1 000
Students, Interns and Post Docs R300
Community Members No fee
Media and Journalists No fee
Three steps to present and attend: Submit Abstract to Share >>>> Register >>>> Pay for your ticket.
If you only want to attend: Register >>>> Pay for your ticket
Three steps to present and attend: Submit Abstract to Share >>>> Register >>>> Pay for your ticket.
If you only want to attend: Register >>>> Pay for your ticket
Purchasing tickets via Quicket:
Purchase your ticket via credit or debit card on the secure Quicket payment site. Pay for your ticket!
Internal Payments for Stellenbosch University Staff and Students:
Internal SU payments can be made into cost centre 56204.
Please send proof of transfer and include names of delegates as well as registration types, and side events selection per person to cocreate@sun.ac.za
Payment from organisations via invoice:
If you need an invoice to facilitate payment from your organisation, please email your name, surname, organisation name, organisation address, as well as the registration types and side event selection per person to cocreate@sun.ac.za. Payment via invoicing will be possible until 31 August 2025.
Have a look at our pre-conference short course and side events!
Creative and Transdisciplinary Participatory Action Research
Facilitated by Prof Helen Kara
Date: Monday, 29 September 2025
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University
Start your conference experience with a dynamic, interactive short course on Participatory Action Research (PAR), led by internationally renowned scholar Prof Helen Kara. Known for her work on creative, ethical, and inclusive research methods, Prof Kara brings creative expertise and an engaging approach to participatory practice.
This session will introduce participants to the core values, methods, and challenges of PAR. You’ll explore how to work with communities—not on them—to co-create knowledge that leads to meaningful action and social change. Whether you’re a student, academic, practitioner, or community leader, this course offers a practical and inspiring entry into doing research differently.
What you’ll gain:
A solid foundation in PAR principles, ethics, and processes
Tools for collaborative inquiry and co-production of knowledge
Strategies for navigating power dynamics and building trust
A community of peers committed to inclusive, action-oriented research
Spaces are limited – early registration is encouraged! Tickets can be purchased on Quicket.
30 September 2025: 5pm - 7pm
The dinner will take place at 5pm on September 30th, 2025 at the conference venue.
The fee includes food and selected drinks. A live fashion show will be showcased during the event.
1 October 2025: 6pm -8pm
The SAAO’s headquarters are in the Cape Town suburb of Observatory on the site of the former Royal Observatory. The historic building is recognised as a National Heritage Site, and houses administration facilities, offices, and the SAAO library. The evening will include a presentation on topics of astronomy or physics, and an introduction to the historic McClean telescope, the observatory museum, and the library. If the weather is clear, there will be a chance for stargazing using telescopes set up for the night.
2 October 2025: 6pm - 8pm
On the first Thursday of every month, arts and culture in Cape Town has a late night, with dozens of art galleries and cultural events showcasing the wealth of talent that the Mother City has on offer. Fedisa is situated in town and will host delegates for pre-drinks before your self-guided walk through the streets of Cape Town during first Thursday when the city comes alive.
The virtual attendance option will include access to e-posters, plenaries, keynote talks, digital workshops, and orals submitted by virtual attendees.