# Congress of the Microscopy Society of Southern Africa

- Dates: 30 November 2026 to 5 December 2026
- Location: Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Organiser: Stellenbosch University
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The Microscopy Society of Southern Africa invites people to join its 59th Congress (MSSA 2026), hosted by Stellenbosch University, with dates from 30 November to 3 December 2026 and post-conference workshops on 4 and 5 December 2026. It is for MSSA friends, and registration includes members, non members, students, trade delegates, and day delegates.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.microscopy.co.za/welcome)
- [Registration](https://www.microscopy.co.za/conference-registration)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Microscopy

## Sponsors and partners

- ANGSTROM
- Wirsam Scientific
- Advanced Laboratory Solutions

## Ticket pricing

ZAR 1500 to 6300

## Where to stay

- **Caledon Villa**: 330 m from the venue, Neethling, Stellenbosch
- **Laanhof**: 420 m from the venue, Rattray, Stellenbosch
  - [Hotel website](https://www.laanhof.co.za/)
- **River Manor**: 460 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://thelivingjourneycollection.co.za/river-manor/)
- **Oude Werf**: 560 m from the venue, 4 stars, 30 Church Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
  - [Hotel website](https://www.oudewerf.co.za/)
- **Eendracht Hotel**: 580 m from the venue, 3 stars, 161 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
  - [Hotel website](https://www.eendracht-hotel.com/)
  - Phone: +27 21 8838843
- **Stellenbosch Hotel**: 640 m from the venue, 3 stars
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stellenboschhotel.co.za/)
  - Phone: +27 21 8873644
- **Batavia**: 750 m from the venue, Louw, Stellenbosch
  - [Hotel website](https://www.batavia-stellenbosch.co.za/)
- **Stellenbosch Manor**: 780 m from the venue, 2 Van der Stel, Stellenbosch
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stellenboschmanor.com/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/congress-of-the-microscopy-society-of-southern-africa/