The Scientific committee
The scientific committee plays a critical role in shaping the conference program by ensuring its academic rigor and relevance. They manage the abstract consolidation process, organizing submissions into cohesive thematic sessions, and coordinate the peer-review process by assigning abstracts to independent expert reviewers. Their oversight guarantees that only the highest quality, most impactful research is selected for presentation.

Dr Reece Alberts
North-West University – Protected Areas Research Group

Yvette Ehlers Smith
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Zabentungwa Hlongwane
University of KwaZulu-Natal

Dr Sonja Krüger
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Craig Mulqueeny
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Ian Rushworth
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
