REGISTRATION

Thank you for choosing to register for WCSJ 2025. We look forward to welcoming you in December.

Important: Registration for session organisers, panellists, speakers, moderators, committee members, volunteers, sponsors and Board members will be managed separately.

Please note:

  • Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation (see transport details and official hotels).
  • A limited number of travel grants may open for application later. Subscribe to stay informed of when travel grant applications open.
  • Each delegate must complete a separate registration form.

Registration includes:

  • Access to all plenaries, sessions and workshops (1–5 December 2025)
  • Lunch and refreshments on conference days
  • Entry to conference exhibitions
  • Opening and closing social events

REGISTRATION RATES

Early bird registration (up to 30 September 2025)
6,500ZAR – Member of a WFSJ affiliated association
9,000ZAR – Non-member
3,900ZAR – SASJA Member
2,750ZAR – Student

Last minute registration (from 1 October 2025)
8,500ZAR – Member of a WFSJ affiliated association
8,500ZAR – SASJA member
10,000ZAR – Non-member
4,000ZAR – Student

Day pass
3,000ZAR per day – Day pass for one day only, per day, and social function (if applicable)

Add-ons

800ZAR per person – Local music, culture, market and food experience on the evening of Wednesday 3 December 2025

1,000ZAR – Companion registration (includes attendance to opening and closing social only)

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REGISTRATION FORM

 

The World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) will take place at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa from 1 – 5 December 2025, with the theme “Science journalism and social justice: journalism that builds understanding and resilience”.

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