SABEC 2027 · Southern Africa Biomedical Engineering Conference

Biomedical
Engineering,
without borders

Bridging Innovation and Access in Africa
11–12 March 2027 · Breakwater Lodge, GSB Waterfront Campus, Cape Town
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Bridging Innovation and
Access in Africa

The Southern Africa Biomedical Engineering Conference, known as SABEC, is organised by UCT MedTech and BESSA, the Biomedical Engineering Society of South Africa. It takes place over two days and brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and students working in biomedical engineering.

The conference covers the full range of the field, from early-stage research and engineering through clinical translation, regulatory approval and implementation within health systems.

A particular focus is placed on innovations suited to resource limited settings across Africa and other low- and middle-income regions.

The programme includes scientific sessions, keynote presentations, panel discussions, a student hackathon, and industry exhibitions. Delegates also have the opportunity to network throughout the event, including at a dinner held on the second day.

This is the first SABEC conference, and it is intended to build a lasting platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing in biomedical engineering across the region.

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Conference Topics and Tracks

Diagnostics, Imaging & Biomedical Signals

From point-of-care tests to advanced imaging and physiological signal analysis.

Track 01

Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine & Therapeutics

Materials, cells and delivery systems that repair, replace and treat.

Track 02

Biomechanics, Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies

Human movement, prosthetics, orthotics and technologies that restore function.

Track 03

Medical Devices, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

Device design, surgical robotics, implants and manufacturing for medicine.

Track 04

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Digital Health

AI, informatics and connected care, from algorithm to bedside.

Track 05

Clinical Engineering & Health Technology Management

Keeping health technology working, safe and well-managed across the system.

Track 06

Appropriate Health Technologies

Low-cost, high-impact engineering designed for resource-limited settings.

Track 07

Planetary Health & Sustainable Healthcare Technologies

Green hospitals, circular design and climate-resilient health systems.

Track 08

Regulation, Translation & Entrepreneurship

Moving technology from bench to market to bedside in Africa.

Track 09

BME Education, Ethics & Society

Building the next generation of engineers, and doing it responsibly.

Track 10

Questions about SABEC 2027?

For enquiries regarding the Call for Abstracts and Papers:

sabec@uct.ac.za

Subject line: SABEC2027 Call

Call for Abstracts and Papers | SABEC 2027

The Southern Africa Biomedical Engineering Conference (SABEC) 2027 invites researchers, academics, clinicians, healthcare professionals, industry professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers and students to submit their work.

Under the theme Biomedical Engineering Without Borders, we welcome abstracts and full papers that explore how biomedical engineering can expand innovation and access to healthcare across the continent.

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Important dates

  • 25 August 2026

    Submission system opens

  • 15 October 2026

    Abstract and 1st Full Paper Submission Deadline

  • 1 October - 15 November 2026

    Review of abstracts and first review of full papers

  • 15 November 2026

    Notification of authors

  • 15 January 2027

    Early bird registration deadline

  • 1 February 2027

    Author registration deadline

  • 15 January - 28 February 2027

    Second review of full papers

  • 28 February 2027

    Final paper submission

  • 1 March 2027

    Final notification to authors

  • 11 - 12 March 2027

    SABEC 2027 Conference

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

Conference topics and tracks

Diagnostics, Imaging & Biomedical Signals

From point-of-care tests to advanced imaging and physiological signal analysis.

Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine & Therapeutics

Materials, cells and delivery systems that repair, replace and treat.

Biomechanics, Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies

Human movement, prosthetics, orthotics and technologies that restore function.

Medical Devices, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

Device design, surgical robotics, implants and manufacturing for medicine.

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Digital Health

AI, informatics and connected care, from algorithm to bedside.

Clinical Engineering & Health Technology Management

Keeping health technology working, safe and well-managed across the system.

Appropriate Health Technologies

Low-cost, high-impact engineering designed for resource-limited settings.

Planetary Health & Sustainable Healthcare Technologies

Green hospitals, circular design and climate-resilient health systems.

Regulation, Translation & Entrepreneurship

Moving technology from bench to market to bedside in Africa.

BME Education, Ethics & Society

Building the next generation of engineers, and doing it responsibly.
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SABEC 2027 · Southern Africa Biomedical Engineering Conference

11–12 March 2027 · Breakwater Lodge, GSB Waterfront Campus, Cape Town

HOSTED BY
CO-HOSTED BY
ENDORSED BY

Questions about SABEC 2027?

For enquiries regarding the Call for Abstracts and Papers:
sabec@uct.ac.za
Subject line: SABEC2027 Call

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