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!

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