45TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHEMICAL INSTITUTE
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Message from the Chair
Dear Delegates,
With immense pleasure and great honour, I extend to you my warm invitation to the 45th National Convention of The South African Chemical Institute (SACI-45) which will be held from 30 November – 05 December 2025 at the University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
SACI-45 marks the 45th SACI National Convention, a long-standing series of scientific meetings focused on research in the chemical sciences performed in South Africa and further afield. This conference provides a platform for local and international chemists, including postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Higher Education Institutions, Research Councils, and Industry, to present and discuss their innovative research across all chemistry disciplines. Delegates can network, exchange research ideas, uncover new research opportunities, and expand their knowledge. The Local Organising Committee is currently preparing a scientific program that will include plenary, keynote and invited speakers and provide excellent opportunities to engage with colleagues and start new collaborations. The theme for the conference is Chemistry: A Window For Change, and it accentuates the transformative role of chemistry in addressing global challenges and fostering innovation for the change needed for a sustainable future.
Established almost a century and half ago, Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city which started following the discovery of Gold and thus is often referred to as “The City of Gold”. It is a cosmopolitan home of unique people with a rich history, and was home to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament. It is a neighbouring city to Sandton, the richest square mile in Africa that offers world class shopping centres and global cuisines, only two stops away from the University by Gautrain. Our social program and excursions will ensure that delegates enjoy the entertainment, while getting to explore the city and its history, where one can travel back in time at the homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
We look forward to welcoming you to The City of Gold in 2025.
Warm regards,
Manoko Maubane-Nkadimeng
Conference Chair: SACI-45 (On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee)
