Event Timeline
29 May 2026
Key Deadline
Abstract Submission Deadline
Final date for submission of abstracts for the CRI Symposium.
10 July 2026
Registration
Early Registration & Full Payment
Last day to qualify for early registration rates and complete full payment.
10 August 2026
Registration
Final Registration Cut-off
Final deadline for all registrations and full payments to attend the symposium.
23 August 2026
Pre-Symposium
Bayer Golfday & UPL Welcome Dinner
Informal networking on the course followed by the official welcome dinner.
24 August 2026
Day 1
CRI Research Symposium Presentations Start
Opening plenary and the first day of scientific presentations and sessions.
24 August 2026
Day 1
Villa Sponsored Lunch
Networking lunch sponsored by Villa, connecting researchers and industry partners.
24 August 2026
Evening
King Price Street Food Festival & River Bioscience Happy Hour
Informal evening event with street food and a hosted happy hour for delegates.
25 August 2026
Day 2
Laeveld Agrochem Dinner
Sponsored dinner hosted by Laeveld Agrochem, with further networking opportunities.
26 August 2026
Day 3
Reemoon Sponsored Lunch
Midday lunch hosted by Reemoon, concluding the formal daytime programme.
26 August 2026
Closing
Sappi Gala Dinner & Mafroda Entertainment Evening
Formal gala dinner sponsored by Sappi, with Mafroda entertainment to close the symposium.