2026 IBSC Annual Conference

2026 IBSC Annual ConferenceSt. Stithians College

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

June 29 – July 2

Spouse/Partner Schedule

Watch for a link to register coming soon.

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. Please plan accordingly to allow for any weather and your comfort.  

Remember to eat breakfast before conference activity starts each day.

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 Mears Hall

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 – 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  
TBD     Buses depart the school for the conference hotels.  

 

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 noon – 2 PM Lunch TBD
2 – 4 PM Cradle Boutique Hotel - Malapa  
TBD     Buses depart the school for the conference hotels.  
5:00 – 5:30 PM Buses depart the conference hotels for 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 – 08:15 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 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.