# Biennial Conference of the South African Genetics and Bioinformatics Societies

- Dates: 31 August 2026 to 5 September 2026
- Location: Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences
- Expected attendance: 300

## About

The Biennial Conference of the South African Genetics and Bioinformatics Societies will take place at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://bio2026.co.za/)
- [Registration](https://bio2026.co.za/register.html)
- [Agenda](https://bio2026.co.za/programme.html)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma
- Science & Research

## Where to stay

- **The Dondi Lodge**: guest house, 70 m from the venue, 51 Parliament Street, Gqeberha
- **Freedom Media Guest House**: guest house, 100 m from the venue
- **Protea Hotel Edward and Conference Centre**: 430 m from the venue, 3 stars
  - Phone: +27 41 586 2056
- **Grand Hotel**: 550 m from the venue, Prospect Hill, Gqeberha, 6001
  - Phone: +27 41 582 4753
- **Phoenix Hotel**: 630 m from the venue
- **10 on Cape**: 680 m from the venue, 10 Cape Road
  - [Hotel website](https://www.10oncape.co.za/)
- **Grand Gardens Hotel**: 690 m from the venue
- **Paxton Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/biennial-conference-of-the-south-african-genetics-and-bioinformatics-societies-port-elizabeth/