Register for AgriCAREERConnect 2026

Only registered students from applicable universities can register for these on-campus events.

Register for ACC 2026

AgriCAREERConnect 2026

AgriCAREERConnect 2026 @ Universities

Interactive AgriCAREERConnect events with students – on campus:
30 July	Stellenbosch University	ACC@SU, in conjunction with SU AgriSciences – Fismer Hall, Conservatorium
19 August	University of Pretoria	ACC@UP, in conjunction with UP Natural & Agricultural Sciences – Sanlam Auditorium & Conference Centre
22 September	University of Johannesburg	ACC@UJ, in conjunction with the Postharvest Technology and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC), Dept. of Botany & Plant Biotechnology – STH Auditorium, Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus

ACC at Johannesburg Programme

ACC @ UJ 22 September 2026: Event Programme The Kerzner @ STH, Bunting Road Campus

Time	Activity
10h00 – 10h30	Student registration
10h30 – 12h00	Session 1: Horticulture, Crops & Food – Production & Technical 10h30 Welcome and House Rules: MC Mr. Keratilwe Mokoditoa, Research Coordinator, University of Johannesburg 10h35 Faculty Welcome: Prof. Kulsum Kondiah, Associate Professor (Biotechnology) and Vice-Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg 10h40 Departmental Welcome: Prof. Eduard Venter, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg 10h45 Marianne van der Laarse, Managing Director, Agrijob 10h48 Intro & Panel Discussion SANSOR, Limagrain Field Seeds, Tunnel Tomatoes, Bosman van Zaal, Potatoes SA
12h00 – 12h30	Networking
12h30 – 14h00	Session 2: Commercial Value Chain 12h30 Welcome Back: MC Mr. Keratilwe Mokoditoa, Research Coordinator, University of Johannesburg 12h35 Intro & Panel Discussion Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF), Simply Garlic, Hapag-Lloyd, Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC), Agbiz 13h55 Conclusion and Closing Remarks: Prof. Olaniyi A. Fawole, SARChI Chair in Sustainable Preservation and Agroprocessing Research and Director of the Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC), University of Johannesburg
14h00 – 14h30	Networking

Also at Expo: Agrijob

Participating Companies and Organisations ACC 2026

The AgriCAREERConnect Team
Marianne van der Laarse: Managing Director marianne@agrijob.co.za cell 0823881000
Majella van der Arend: Operational Manager majella@agrijob.co.za cell 0647571140 (WhatsApp calls only)

Education Partners

Track 1: Horticulture & Crops Programme

AgriTV Link for Track 1

Track 2: Animal Sciences Programme

AgriTV Link for Track 2

Track 3: Integrated Disciplines Programme

AgriTV Link for Track 3

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ACC 2026 Registration Form (ID #20980)

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