Dates and fees
The following due dates will apply:
| Description | Due Date |
| Abstract submission open | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Abstract submission close | 26 Dec 2025 |
| Abstract decision finalised | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Full paper submission close | 26 Apr 2026 |
| ISCHP26 event | 8-11 Sep 2026 |
Registration for this conference is now open and early bird conference rates will apply until 31st March 2026. Please go to the Registration page to register and perform payment.
The following costs (in South African Rand) and deadlines apply for the conference and associated events:
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Description |
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Closing date |
Cost |
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ISCHP26 Conference, 8 – 11 September 2026 |
Early bird registration |
31 Mar 2026 |
R9 600 |
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Standard registration |
1 Sept 2026 |
R12 500 |
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Conference gala dinner: 10 Sept 2026 |
1 Sept 2026 |
R1 000 |
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Conference welcoming cocktails: 7 Sept 2026 |
1 Sept 2026 |
R350 |
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Pre conference tour, 5-7 September 2026 |
1 August 2026 |
R11 500 |
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*Proof of student status will be required.
SADC attendees are welcome to contact us for discount offers ischp@sun.ac.za.
To enhance the overall experience, the conference will offer a pre-conference tour from 5 – 7 September, a welcoming cocktail event on 7 September and a gala dinner on 10 September. These three events will be open to accompanying persons of conference attendees as well.
Pre-conference tour
The pre-conference tour will start with a one-day visit to Cape Town which will include ascending the iconic Table Mountain via cable car and a guided tour of the world famous Kirstenbosch Gardens. The second day will include a road trip along the scenic Atlantic seaboard to the town Hermanus where we will take a boat trip and watch the Southern whales making their annual trip from Antarctica to the African east coast. An optional coastal hike and whale watching from the shore will be available for those who do not want to take the boat. The last day will include a drive over the Drakenstein mountain range for a full-day safari and watching the big five at a local game reserve. An optional winelands tasting tour will be available for those who are wary of sharing their space with lions and elephants. Transport from Stellenbosch, meals, guides, and entrance fees included. Accommodation excluded. Feel free to contact us for our bad weather options and policy.