International Sandy Beach Symposium

The International Sandy Beach Symposium is a triennial conference focused on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sandy beach science, conservation, and management. First held in South Africa in 1983, the symposium returns to the Eastern Cape for ISBS10.

The 10th International Sandy Beach Symposium will be held at the Cape St Francis Resort, 21-27 June 2027. See you there!

Maitlands Beach, St Francis Bay. Photo credit: Linda Harris

Important dates

1 August 2026 Call for abstracts and registration opens

October/November 2026 Conference sponsorship call (to be confirmed)

31 December 2026 Deadline for cancellation refunds (100% of fees)

28 February 2027 Abstract submission closes

31 March 2027 Last day for cancellation refunds (50% of fees)

30 April 2027 Full conference registration and merchandise orders close

31 May 2027 Day registration closes

20 June 2027 Arrival day for ISBS10

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