South African National Committee On Irrigation And Drainage

17/08/2026

The South African National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (SANCID) Symposium 2027 Organizing Committee cordially invites academics, practitioners, policy makers and enthusiasts to submit a high quality, original abstract for presentation at this event. All abstracts will undergo a preliminary review process to establish relevance to the conference theme.

Main Theme: “Bridging Science, Engineering and Policy for Climate-Resilient Irrigated Agriculture”

Sub-themes:

●Digital natives, water futures: Young Professionals leading irrigation.

●Smart Irrigation in the face of AI.

●Modern Water Productivity and Conservation Practices.

●Advanced Engineering & Infrastructure.

●Climate and Energy Nexus: Sustainable Solutions for Irrigated Agriculture

The symposium seeks to bring together a multidisciplinary community of professionals, researchers, industry representatives and academics engaged in irrigation and drainage across the Southern African region. Participants from engineering, agricultural science, economics, finance, development and environmental fields will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration and explore innovative solutions for the sector.

The deadline for submission of an abstract for the contributed paper category is 30 October 2026. Notice of acceptance/rejection is 30 November 2026.

Guidelines for abstracts

●Abstracts must relate to the conference theme and sub-themes.

●Abstracts should be submitted electronically to Dr. Zanele Ntshidi at [email protected] and Mr. Simphiwe Maseko at [email protected]

●Abstracts should not exceed 1 page or 500 words and should be written in English.

●The abstract format should be as follows: the margins should be 2.54 cm wide and single line spacing. All text should be in Times New Roman 12 point. The title should be in 14-point bold capitals. Leave one line open (12 point). Follow the Title on the next line by author’s initials and surnames and on the next line by affiliations (institution and Postal address) and contact details (e-mail address).

Registration information will be released soon

We encourage you to circulate this call among colleagues and professional networks to help ensure broad participation in this important event.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

25/03/2026

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Participants will gain practical knowledge on achieving water, energy and food security; sustainable natural resource management; tools and frameworks for WEF Nexus analysis; policy engagement and evidence-based decision-making; and building a regional network of WEF Nexus practitioners in Southern Africa.

Programme Highlights:

Online WEF Nexus Masterclass: 11–13 May 2026 (Free to attend)
In-person Advanced School: 17–21 August 2026, Future Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Participants who complete the programmes will receive Certificates of Completion and the opportunity to engage with experts across the region.
Application Deadline: 13 April 2026

This initiative supports the development of the next generation of leaders who advance integrated solutions for water, energy, and food security in Southern Africa.

Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/W74uY2xy38

FutureAfrica CapacityBuilding SouthernAfrica

10/11/2025

SANCID MADE HISTORY IN THIS YEAR 'S ICID CONFERENCE

DID YOU KNOW?

SANCID won Four (4) World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) AWARDS, during ICID 's 4th World Irrigation Forum and 76th International Executive Council Meeting [ 7-13 September 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia]

AWARD 1: Darlington Dam
AWARD 2: Hartbeesspoort Dam
AWARD 3: Koppies Dam
AWARD 4: Woodhead Dam

CONGRATULATIONS SANCID 🎊 👏