47th SAACHS CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Conference Theme
“From Legislation to Practice: Bridging Policy and Practice in Campus Health Through Inclusive, Innovative, and Future-Ready Approaches in the Digital Age.”
Dates: 5–8 January 2027
Venue: Momentum Group Limited, 268 West Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157
Programme Director: TBC
2027 Conference Pre-Conference Day
| SAACHS CONFERENCE 2027 PRE-CONFERENCE DAY: TUESDAY 5 JANUARY 2027 |
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| 12:00 | Delegate arrivals and check-in | |||
| 12:30 | Departure for Freedom Park | |||
| 13:00–16:00 | Freedom Park Visit & Union Buildings | |||
| 16:30 | Departure from Freedom Park | |||
| 17:00 | Return to the Anew Hotel | |||
| 17:00–18:00 | Freshen up and prepare for dinner Entertainment |
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Host: SAACHS Gauteng Region
2027 Conference Day 1
| SAACHS CONFERENCE 2027 DAY 1: WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY 2027 |
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| 07:30–08:30 | Registration & Welcome Tea/Coffee | |||
| 08:30–09:00 | Arrival of Delegates | |||
| 09:00–09:20 | Official Opening | |||
| 09:20–09:35 | Welcome Address – SAACHS Chairperson | |||
| 09:35–09:50 | Institutional Welcome Dr Gugulethu Xaba – Executive Director Student Affairs, Vaal University of Technology |
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| 09:50–10:00 | Peer Educators Welcome Mr Simphiwe Mtshali – Peer Educator, WITS University, Campus Health Services |
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| 10:00–11:00 | KEYNOTE ADDRESS From Legislation to Practice: Strengthening Governance and Accountability in Campus Health Dr Lekoa Mokoana – Deputy Director, Student Affairs, University of Pretoria |
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| 11:00–11:30 | TEA/COFFEE & EXHIBITION | |||
| 11:30–13:00 | SESSION: AGM | |||
| 13:00–14:00 | LUNCH & EXHIBITION | |||
| 14:00–15:00 | SESSION 1: Health Legislation, Institutional Policy & Campus Practice Policy, Governance & Legislative Alignment CPD and Nursing Practice Standards- SANC |
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| 15:00–16:00 | SESSION 2: Student Health Rights, Equity & Access | |||
| 16:00–16:30 | Tea/Coffee Break and Departure to the Anew Hotel | |||
| 18:00 | Cocktail evening at the Anew Hotel | |||
| 18:00–18:15 | Official Welcome & Opening of Cocktail Evening | |||
| 18:15–18:30 | Welcome Address – SAACHS Gauteng Region Chairperson | |||
| 18:30–19:15 | Motivational Address | |||
| 19:15–19:45 | Networking with Delegates, Speakers, Sponsors & Exhibitors | |||
| 19:45–22:00 | Networking & Entertainment | |||
| 22:00 | Conference closes for the day | |||
2027 Conference Day 3
| SAACHS CONFERENCE 2027 DAY 3: THURSDAY 7 JANUARY 2027 |
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| 08:00–08:30 | Registration & Networking | |||
| 08:30–09:00 | Recap of Day 2 | |||
| 09:00–10:00 | SESSION: Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Student Healthcare | |||
| 10:00–10:30 | TEA/COFFEE & EXHIBITION | |||
| 10:30–12:00 | RESEARCH SESSION: Evidence-Based Campus Health Practice | |||
| 12:00–12:30 | SESSION: Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing | |||
| 12:30–13:30 | LUNCH & EXHIBITION | |||
| 13:30–14:00 | SESSION: Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing | |||
| 14:00–14:30 | SESSION: Digital Health, Innovation & Future Technologies - HIGHER HEALTH | |||
| 14:30–15:00 | SESSION: Inclusive Health & Human Rights | |||
| 15:00–15:30 | SESSION: Gender-based Violence | |||
| 15:30–16:00 | Tea/Coffee & Departure to Anew Hotel | |||
| 16:00–17:45 | Preparation for Gala Dinner and Departure to Centurion Hotel | |||
| 18:00–23:00 | GALA DINNER & AWARDS | |||
Gala Dinner Programme
Venue: Centurion Hotel
| GALA DINNER PROGRAMME | ||||
| 18:00–18:30 | Guest Arrival & Reception | |||
| 18:30–18:45 | Welcome | |||
| 18:45–19:00 | Opening Remarks | |||
| 19:00–20:00 | Dinner | |||
| 20:00–20:30 | Keynote/Guest Address | |||
| 20:30–21:00 | SAACHS Awards & Recognition | |||
| 21:00–21:15 | Sponsor Recognition | |||
| 21:15–21:30 | Vote of Thanks | |||
| 21:30–22:00 | Entertainment & Networking | |||
| 22:00–23:00 | Departure to Anew Hotel | |||
Programme is subject to change
2027 Conference Day 4
| SAACHS CONFERENCE 2027 DAY 4: FRIDAY 8 JANUARY 2027 |
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| 08:00–08:30 | Registration & Networking | |||
| 08:30–09:00 | Recap of Day 3 | |||
| 09:00–10:00 | SESSION: HIV, Sexual & Reproductive Health | |||
| 10:00–10:30 | TEA/COFFEE | |||
| 10:30–11:30 | SESSION: Student Wellness, Engagement, & Partnerships Higher Health, Momentum & DKMS |
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| 11:30–12:30 | Campus Health Beyond the Campus – The Role of Private & Leased Student Residences | |||
| 12:30–13:30 | Vote of Thanks and Closing Address | |||
| 13:00 | LUNCH & DEPARTURE | |||
Programme is subject to change