# South African Sugar Technologists Association Congress (SASTA)

- Dates: 18 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Location: Durban International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
- Organiser: SASTA
- Industry: AgTech
- Expected attendance: 295

## About

The South African Sugar Technologists Association Annual Congress is a scientific and technological event focused on advancements in the sugar industry. It is intended for sugar technologists and key role players in the industry to share research, innovations, and engage with service providers through an exhibition.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.sasta.co.za/annual-congress/)
- [Registration](https://sasta.co.za/annual-congress/register-for-congress-2026/)
- [Agenda](https://sasta.co.za/annual-congress/scientific-programme/)

## Topics

- Agriculture & Forestry

## Speakers

- Dr Muhammad Kadwa, SASTA President
- Clark D
- Sithole P
- Jones M
- McFarlane S
- Basdew I
- Maluleke I
- Mlalazi M
- Wilkinson D
- Mbuyazi M
- Ndinisa N
- Davis S
- Bhyrodeyal L
- Snyman SJ
- Smith GT
- Joshi S
- Mdaka S

## Where to stay

- **Student Village**: serviced apartment, 950 m from the venue, Steve Biko Road, 4000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dut.ac.za/)
- **Stratford Residence**: serviced apartment, 990 m from the venue, Steve Biko Road
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dut.ac.za/)
- **Butterworth**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **Road Lodge**: 1.5 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://clhg.com/hotels/315/Road-Lodge-Durban)
  - Phone: +27 31 304 8202
- **Royal Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue
- **Silver Oaks Boutique Hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue, 17 Silverton Road
- **Albany hotel**: 1.7 km from the venue
- **Tudor**: 1.9 km from the venue

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