The South African Gravity Society (SAGS) conference will be hosted by the University of Cape Town from 23 - 27 November 2026. This will be an in-person event, taking place in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Room 304.
We welcome contributions representing research in theoretical, computational, mathematical, observational, or experimental aspects of general relativity and gravitation. The scope includes cosmology and astrophysics. Postgraduate students are encouraged to attend and present their work.
The local organising committee invites you to the vibrant city of Cape Town, situated at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain. The University of Cape Town is easily accessible for visitors, with Cape Town International Airport approximately 13 km away. Delegates are requested to arrange their own accommodation; however, suggestions can be provided upon request.
Registration Fees & Payment Options
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Standard Registration Fee: ZAR 3 000 / 160 EUR. This fee is fully inclusive of all catering throughout the event, covering daily coffee breaks, lunch, and the conference dinner.
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Payment Methods: Registration fees can be paid online via credit card through the secure UCT payment gateway or via Direct Bank Transfer (EFT). Full banking details and payment links will appear automatically inside the registration form when you select the standard fee option.
Student Fee Waivers & Financial Support
The South African Gravity Society is committed to supporting young scientists.
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Student Presenters: The registration fee is fully waived for participating students conditional on abstract submission and acceptance.
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How to Apply: When completing your online registration, select the student fee waiver option. You must then submit your abstract via the "Call for Abstracts" portal. If you are not presenting but would like to apply for a fee waiver/poster submission, email your letter of motivation for financial support to the organizing committee at sags2026conf@gmail.com. Your registration will remain in a "Pending" state until reviewed by the committee.
Plenary speakers:
TBA
Local Organising Committee (LOC)
- Peter Dunsby (Chair)
- Alvaro De La Cruz Dombriz (Co-Chair)
- Eduardo Bittencourt
- Vineshree Pillay
- Jess Worsely
- Maria-Alexia Caldis
Scientific Organising Committee (SOC)
- Sudan Hansraj (Chair)
- Amare Abebe (Co-Chair)
- Peter Dunsby
- Nigel Bishop
- Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz
- Sunil Maharaj
- Chevarra Hansraj
For further information, contact the organisers at sags2026conf@gmail.com