The South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers
2026 SAIAE
Biennial Symposium
Driving Agricultural Growth through Engineering Excellence
The South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers
Driving Agricultural Growth through Engineering Excellence
Following the successful 2024 SAIAE & PASAE International Symposium in Grabouw, the 2026 edition returns as a national SAIAE gathering in the Northern Cape.
About the Event →Submit your abstract (max 300 words) by 14 August 2026. Share innovations across 20+ agricultural engineering fields.
Submit Now →Technical presentations, networking, and tours of the Northern Cape's agricultural and renewable-energy showcases — with a virtual attendance option.
View Programme →Registration opened 13 April 2026. In-person, day-rate and virtual options available. Proof of payment due 05 October 2026.
Register →The SAIAE Biennial Symposium brings the agricultural engineering community together to share knowledge and practices across the many fields that define agricultural and biosystems engineering.
Set against the backdrop of the Northern Cape — South Africa's largest province and a cornerstone of national food security — the 2026 Symposium focuses on innovation and practical solutions for the sector, from precision agriculture and irrigation to renewable energy and climate-smart farming.
Event Details
From primary production to post-harvest processing — the breadth of agricultural engineering explored at the Symposium.
The 2026 SAIAE Biennial Symposium is proudly supported by leading universities, industry partners, and agricultural bodies from across South Africa and beyond.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact senzo@saiae.co.za.