University of the Witwatersrand · SAIMechE Central Branch

Postgraduate Conference on Mechanical Engineering & Related Disciplines


Date
9 October 2026
Location
East Campus · Johannesburg
Submissions close
25 September 2026
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About the Conference Est. SAIMechE Central Branch · Wits

A platform where rigorous inquiry meets industry ambition — bringing South Africa's finest postgraduate engineers together to present, debate, and publish original work.

The SAIMechE Central Branch Postgraduate Conference is the premier annual gathering for postgraduate students, researchers, and industry practitioners across mechanical, industrial, and aeronautical engineering disciplines in South Africa.

Hosted at the University of the Witwatersrand's East Campus, the conference provides a rigorous peer-reviewed forum for emerging engineers to present cutting-edge research, receive critical feedback from leading academics, and forge connections with industry partners driving South Africa's engineering future.

  • 8+
    Partner Universities Including Wits, UJ, UP, UNISA, TUT, VUT and NWU
  • June 2026
    Submission Deadline Abstracts close on 25 September 2026

Research areas we cover

01

Mechanical Design

02

Fluid Mechanics

03

Mechatronics

04

Materials Science

05

Energy Systems

06

Operations Research

Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026|

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Abstract Submission Closes
25 September 2026
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Conference Venue

South West Engineering Building

University of the Witwatersrand · East Campus
1 Jan Smuts Avenue
Braamfontein
Johannesburg, 2000
South Africa
Partner Universities

Partner Universities

A collaboration of leading South African universities and engineering schools supporting postgraduate innovation.

Get in Touch

Contact us

For queries about submissions, registration, speaker invitations, or any other conference-related matters — we are here to help.

@ info@scmerd.org
Organised by

SAIMechE Central Branch
School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand

Conference Chair

Dr Tiyamike Ngonda
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg