2026 IBSC Annual Conference
St. Stithians College
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
June 29 – July 2
Spouse/Partner Schedule
Schedule subject to change.
We invite registered spouses and partners of attendees to join us for the Monday and Thursday conference program, along with the Wednesday Gala Dinner. See the schedule below for the Tuesday and Wednesday activities planned specifically for the spouse/partner program.
Space in the spouse/partner program is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Remember to eat breakfast before conference activity starts each day. Please plan accordingly to allow for any weather and your comfort.
| Monday, June 29 | ||
| 12:30 – 2:30 PM | Buses depart the conference hotels for the school. | Garden Court Sandton City Southern Sun Sandton |
| 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Registration, School Tour, and Refreshments | Tent on Dlamini Oval |
| 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Opening Plenary Session Featuring Seth Sandile Mazibuko | Mears Hall |
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5:00 – 8:00 PM |
Welcome Reception | Tent on Dlamini Oval |
| 5:30 – 8:00 PM | Buses depart the school for the conference hotels every 30 minutes. |
| Tuesday, June 30 | ||
| TBD | Buses depart the conference hotels for spouse/partner program. | Garden Court Sandton City Southern Sun Sandton |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 noon | Morning activities to include Soweto, Mandela House, Walk in Vilakazi Street, and Hector Peterson Museum. | |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch | Four Seasons Westcliff |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Afternoon activities to included Victoria Yards and Gallery in Rosebank | |
| Evening on Your Own |
| Wednesday, July 1 | ||
| TBD | Buses depart the conference hotels for spouse/partner program. | Garden Court Sandton City Southern Sun Sandton |
| 8:00 – 11:30 AM | Anne Van Dyk Cheetah Centre – Cheetah rehabilitation | |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch | TBD |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Cradle Boutique Hotel - Malapa | |
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Buses depart the conference hotels for the Gala Dinner at the school. | Garden Court Sandton City Southern Sun Sandton |
| 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Gala Dinner | Tent on Dlamini Oval |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Buses depart the Gala Dinner for the conference hotels every 30 minutes. | TBD |
| Thursday, July 2 | ||
| 7:30 – 8:15 AM | Buses depart the conference hotels for the school. | Garden Court Sandton City Southern Sun Sandton |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Workshop Block 5 | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Morning Break | |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Workshop Block 6 | |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Closing Plenary Session Featuring Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo | Mears Hall |
| 1:00 – 1:45 PM | Grab-and-Go Lunch | Tent on Dlamini Oval |
| 1:15 – 1:45 PM | Buses depart the school for the conference hotels. |