2026 IBSC Annual Conference

2026 IBSC Annual ConferenceSt. Stithians College

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

June 29 – July 2

Download the conference program (3 MB).

Optional Morning Activities

Registration is now closed.

Engage in one of these optional activities before regular conference programming starts on Tuesday and Wednesday. You must be registered for the 2026 IBSC Annual Conference or Spouse/Partner Program to participate. There is no additional cost, but you must preregister to attend any of the activities below.

Buses depart the conference hotels at 6:30 AM each morning to transport you to St. Stithians.

Learn to Play the Marimba

Learn to play in a marimba band with composer in residence Mike Sibanda.

  • Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:45 AM (SOLD OUT)
  • Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:45 AM

Historical Walk

Take a guided tour of the St. Stithians campus with Alistair Stewart, including highlights of the history of the school and seeing the 1:1 scale replica of Nelson Mandela's prison cell.

  • Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:45 AM

Run on Campus

For the athletes, walkers, or anyone who wants to relax, take a run through the campus without having to negotiate vehicle traffic. Mauritz van Straten will guide the group. Please pack a change of clothes. You may use school locker rooms to shower and change, with towels provided.

  • Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:45 AM