African Astronomical Society Conference 2027

Hosted by the Centre for Radio Astronomy Techniques and Technologies (RATT), Rhodes University

Welcome to the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference 2027, the Society's 7th annual conference. Taking place from 27 June to 02 July 2027 at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa, the conference will bring together professionals, researchers, students, and education and outreach officers from across the African continent and the global astronomical community.

The programme will cover the latest scientific advances in astronomy, alongside education, outreach and the continued development of astronomy across Africa. It is a chance to share ideas, start new collaborations and strengthen the connections within the African astronomy community.

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27 June – 02 July 2027

Rhodes University, Makhanda (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What's coming

Details for each part of the conference will be added here as they are confirmed.

• Registration: fees, deadlines and how to register. Coming soon.
• Call for abstracts: how to submit a talk or poster. Coming soon.
• Programme: the schedule of sessions and events. Coming soon.
• Speakers: invited and keynote speakers. Coming soon.
• Travel: getting to Makhanda, accommodation and visa information. Coming soon.

About the host

RATT was established at Rhodes University in 2012 around the SKA (SARChI) Research Chair. Its researchers develop the calibration, imaging and data analysis techniques needed to get the most science out of next-generation radio telescopes such as MeerKAT and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). In 2023, RATT received the NRF Science Team award.