# International Conference of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED)

- Dates: 17 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Location: ANEW Hotel, Benoni, South Africa
- Organiser: Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED)
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

This is the 10th International Conference of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED). It focuses on medicinal plants innovation for health and sustainable economic development. The event connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders.

## Official links

- [Official website](http://somped.net/conference/2026/)
- [Registration](http://somped.net/conference/register/)

## Topics

- Agriculture & Forestry

## Speakers

- Olukemi Odukoya, Prof

## Ticket pricing

USD 170 to 300

## Where to stay

- **SUN1 Benoni**: 970 m from the venue, 23 Mowbray Avenue, Benoni, 1500
  - [Hotel website](https://www.southernsun.com/sun1-benoni?utm_source=openstreetmaps&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_sun1-benoni)
  - Phone: +27 11 422 5641
- **Maluti Flats**: hostel, 1.1 km from the venue, 37 Turvey Street, 1501
- **Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre**: 1.8 km from the venue
- **Casa Velha**: guest house, 1.8 km from the venue, 4 stars, 19 Defiant Avenue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.casa-velha-guest-house.co.za/)
  - Phone: +27 83 273 4051
- **Welcome Inn**: guest house, 1.9 km from the venue

## Related events

- [International Conference - Yoga in Cancer Care](https://www.luminik.io/events/international-conference-yoga-in-cancer-care-lonavala/)
- [Digital Humanities](https://www.luminik.io/events/digital-humanities/)
- [SNTS General Meeting & Conference](https://www.luminik.io/events/snts-general-meeting-conference/)
- [ThoughtSpot](https://www.luminik.io/events/thoughtspot/)
- [ACOFPCA](https://www.luminik.io/events/acofpca/)
- [International Symposium on Spermatology](https://www.luminik.io/events/international-symposium-on-spermatology-f44cec959f02/)

Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-conference-of-the-society-for-medicinal-plants-and-economic-development-benoni/