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 Pretoria Programme

ACC @ UP 19 August 2026: Event Programme Sanlam Auditorium & Conference Centre

Time	Activity
10h15 – 11h30	Session 1: Horticulture, Agronomy – Production & Technical 10h15 Welcome and House Rules: MC Ms. Rimbilana Shingange, Lecturer Dept. of Animal Sciences, UP 10h17 AgriCAREERConnect: Marianne van der Laarse, MD, Agrijob 10h20 Introduction & Welcome: Prof Gyebi Duodu, HOD Food and Consumer Sciences, Faculty Natural and Agricultural Sciences, UP 10h25 Petri Greyling of CASE IH Welcomes Future Agricultural Leaders 10h30 Intro & Panel discussion: Wildeklawer, Citrus Academy, Potatoes SA, Agricultural Produce Agents Council, Fruit SA, Bosman van Zaal.
11h30 – 12h15	Networking in Expo Area
12h15 – 13h30	Session 2: Commercial & Value Chain 12h15 Welcome Message: Prof. Olufemi Adentujni, HOD, Dept. of Industrial & Systems Engineering, UP 12h20 Tané Coetzer, Industrial Engineer, Forty9 Systems 12h25 Intro & Panel Discussion: Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, Unlimited Group, Simply Garlic, Wildeklawer, RussellStone, Enza Zaden
13h30 – 14h15	Networking in Expo Area
14h15 – 15h30	Session 3: Animal Industry 14h15 Welcome back, MC Rimbilana Shingange, Lecturer Dept. of Animal Sciences, UP 14h17 Intro & Panel discussion: Meadow Feeds, Astral, Wildeklawer, RussellStone, AFGRI Animal Feed, Aviagen, Afrivet. 15h25 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
15h30 – 16h00	Networking in Expo Area

Also at Expo: CASE IH / VKB, Eagles Rock Feedmill, Quantum Foods, AFMA, Agrijob

Participating Companies and Organisations ACC 2026 to date

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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Only students from SU, Elsenburg UP and UJ can register for these on-campus events.

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