15 - 17 July 2026

Cape Town, South Africa

Programme

SACLA2026 Programme (Updated 14 July 2026)

Programme | Overview

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

HOD’s Colloquium | SACLA Executive Meeting

Venue | Protea Cape Town Breakwater Lodge | Executive Room | Block B

13:30 – 17:00 | Registration

14:00 – 17:00 | SACLA HoD’s Colloquium

17:00 – 17:30 | Tea/Coffee and Snack

17:00 – 18:00 | SACLA Executive Committee Meeting

SACLA2026 | Welcome Cocktail

Venue | The Two Oceans Aquarium | Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit

19:00 for 19:30 | SACLA2026 Welcome Cocktail

Dress: Casual. Please wear something warm!!

Note: The Two Oceans Aquarium is within walking distance of the Breakwater Lodge Hotel. Attendees will receive two beverage vouchers. A cash bar is available. 

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Main Conference | Day 1

Venue | Protea Cape Town Breakwater Lodge | Venue 1 – 3

07:00 – 08:00 | Registration | Foyer

08:00 – 16:10 | SACLA 2026 Conference

Lunch will be served in The Breakwater Lodge Hotel Restaurant

SACLA2026 | Conference Dinner

Venue | The Tangram Restaurant | Durbanville Hills Wine Estate

Bus Transfers

17:00 | Bus Departs from the main entrance of the Breakwater Lodge

Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner. You will have the option of wine-pairing or two beverage tickets

22:00 | Bus returns to the Breakwater Lodge Hotel

Dress: Smart Casual

Friday, 17 July 2026

Main Conference | Day 2

Venue | Protea Cape Town Breakwater Lodge | Venue 1 – 3

07:30 – 12:00 | Registration | Foyer

08:30 – 12:00 | SACLA 2026 Conference

12:00 – 13:00 | SACLA 2026 AGM | Closing remarks & Acknowledgments

13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch & Departure