CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
AfroSense 2026
NRF Auditorium, Pretoria, South Africa
25-26 November 2026
Theme: “Sensory Science for Africa’s Future: People, Planet, Products and Experiences”
Conference Subthemes:
• Consumer Insights and Sensory Perception in African Contexts
• Sustainable Food Systems, Indigenous Foods and Planetary Health
• Product Innovation, Quality and Sensory Methodologies
• Multisensory Experiences, Culture and Market Engagement
We welcome submissions for:
✅ Posters
✅ Oral Presentations
✅ Workshops
Abstract Guidelines – use the template
• Maximum 250 words
• IMRAD format
• One paragraph without subheadings
• Times New Roman, font size 12
AfroSense-2026-abstract-template
Please indicate in your email whether your submission is for a poster, oral presentation, or workshop. Kindly note that only a limited number of oral presentation and workshop slots are available.
📌 All accepted abstracts will be eligible for virtual poster presentation.
📧 Submit abstracts as a Word document using the template to: marise.kinnear@up.ac.za
⏰ Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
Early Bird Registration (in-person attendance) R4 025 (15% VAT incl.): 18 September 2026
Student Registration discount (limited places) with proof of registration R2 875 (15% VAT incl.): Full payment received by 31 August 2026
Late Registration R4 485 (15% VAT incl.): Full payment received by 6 November 2026
Online attendance R2 875 (15% VAT incl.): Full payment received by 6 November 2026
Join us in shaping the future of sensory science in Africa.
Documents
AfroSense-2026-abstract-template
AfroSense-2026-sponsorship-prospectus
