This year we celebrate the 20th Kimberley Biodiversity Research Symposium (KBRS) that will be held in-person and virtually on Wednesday the 17 September 2025 at Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley.  Our Keynote speaker this year has confirmed as Dr. Hugo Bezuidenhout (see the second announcement document for more information).

Abstracts:

Please note that the Abstract submission deadline has closed, and no further abstracts will be accepted.

Registrations:

As of 25 June 2025, there are only 14 x in -person spots left, and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. If you have not received a confirmation email of your in-person attendance, then you will only be able to attend the conference virtually.

The deadline for registrations for both in-person and virtual attendance: 1 August 2025.

Meals:

A finger lunch will be provided.

Accommodation:

Delegates are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements and costs.

Sponsorship

Sol Plaatje University has kindly sponsored the venue this year again, however the KBRS still requires sponsorship to cover the costs on the day, such as catering etc. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to be a sponsor.

SACNASP CPD

This event qualifies for Category 1 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points, essential for South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) certification.

Enquiries: 

Natalie Uys Pr.Sci.Nat.

Production Scientist Grade A: Botanist

Contact info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 053 807 7472

Physical Address: 90 Long street, Albertynshof, Kimberley, Northern Cape