# National Symposium on Biological Invasions

- Dates: 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026
- Location: Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Address: Techno Avenue, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7600
- Organiser: Biological Invasion Symposium
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026 is an in-person event focused on biological invasions in South Africa. It targets experts, researchers, students, managers, and policymakers interested in this subject. The symposium aims to address knowledge gaps across terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments from catchments to coastlines.

## Who attends

The Symposium is open to experts, researchers, students, managers and policymakers currently working on, or with an interest in biological invasions in South Africa.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://bioinvasionsymposium.co.za/)
- [Registration](https://bioinvasionsymposium.co.za/register/)
- [Agenda](https://bioinvasionsymposium.co.za/programme/)
- [Call for speakers](https://bioinvasionsymposium.co.za/call-for-abstracts/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Speakers

- Andrew Liebhold
- Francois Roets, Prof, Stellenbosch University
- Josie South, Dr, University of Leeds

## 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/national-symposium-on-biological-invasions/