Previous Conferences
The IAIAsa Annual National Conference is the associations flagship event. Once a year at least a third of the membership and associated professional body gathers to network, exchange knowledge, discuss sectoral challenges & collaborate with friends and colleagues. A great opportunity for students, researcher and professionals to present their work and advance their skills and presentation abilities in a welcoming space. The conference rotates throughout the provinces as far as possible with planning always striving to make attendance as affordable as possible. Members have gathered annually for the last three decades and attending one these events for the very first time is a fascinating and exciting learning experience especially for those entering the field of Integrated Environmental Management. We hope to see you at one these prestigous events soon. #EvenMe
Conference 2024 - From Roar to Revolution: Unleashing the Future of IEM
In 2024 the IAIAsa Community and friends gathered at the ANEW Hotel in Rustenburg in the North-West Province to extend the discussions from the Roar of 2023 to the Revolution of 2024. Times they are a-changing and we have to make sure we are ahead of the flow. Shonisani Mundzhezi CEO of SANBI delivered an inspiring keynote address on the opening day as a lead to numerous presentations around all things biodiversity, followed on Day 2 by Prof Francois Engelbrecht bringing us right back to earth in discussing the Climate Change, supported by a day of presentations covering the challegnes face in that space. We closed on Day 3 with full sessions led by Vanessa Bendeman the DFFE DDG followed by Dr Dee Fischer talking about streamlining processes and an EAPASA panel session on ethics and discipline in the environmental professional space. Of course in tru IAIAsa style the delegates met new friends, reconnected with old and enjoyed top class evening relaxation including a 360 camera to capture the fun.
Conference 2023 - IEM in the Roaring 2020’s
2023 saw Members & Friends going to Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga for the largest annual national conference in a few years post COVID 19. The Program under the theme ‘IEM in the Roaring 2020’s’ was rich with an abundance of accomplished speakers. The Keynote address delivered by Prof Nick King, as well as a further 50+ presentations were intently absorbed by 330 delegates over 2 and half days, many of whom were visiting KNP for the first time in their lives.The evening events did not disappoint with an action-packed Meet ‘n Greet Cocktail where Gugu Mbamba & ‘The House’ provided an Mpumalanga welcome, a Bush Braai under the stars in the African bushveld, and an outstanding Gala Dinner closed the entertainment package for the year.
Conference 2022 - International Climate Change Symposium
In 2022 IAIAsa showcased South Africa’s Mother City to the international IA community when the International Climate Change Symposium was hosted by IAIAsa at the CTICC. 222 delegates now brave enough to travel post COVID gathered to share knowledge and find solutions on Celsius 1.5: Impact Assessment and Climate Change. Of course our international guests were entertained with fine cuisine at a Gala Dinner celebrating 30 years of IAIAsa and pre-dinner entertainment by traditional dancers.
Conference 2021 - Re-thinking IEM in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
By 2021 everyone was on form with digital tactics and the IAIAsa team was right there delivering a full virtual event with a plenary and three breakaways no less, as well as evening entertainment in the form of online bingo. What fun, what anxiety, and what a learning experience it was as presentations and discussions around “Re-thinking IEM in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals” in the three pillars of Biophysical, Economics and Social ensued. The numbers were up to 237.
Conference 2020 - IEM Symposium: Opportunities for Progress
February 2020 and COVID 19 waltzed into the world, taking it by storm and changing the face of in-person networking for the foreseeable future. The shock wore off slowly as associations, and the rest of the world regrouped, and accelerated their digital skills, software and equipment to cope with the new normal. With the support of the EWT IAIAsa forged ahead, pulling together all its resources to prepare and host an outstanding digital program over three mornings attracting 135 delegates who were ready for the online sessions.
Conference 2019 - Role of IEM in the Economic Revival
Off we went to Klein Kariba, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province for a National Conference in 2019. After the enormously successful 900 delegate strong International Conference held at the Durban ICC in 2018 it was going to be a tough act to follow. IAIAsa conferences rarely disappoint and IAIAsa 2019 saw 270+ delegates eagerly arrive in Limpopo ready to engage with the speakers and their colleagues about the ‘Role of IEM in the Economic Revival’. The conference was opened by Keynote speaker Ms Fumani Mthembi, Managing Director, Pele Energy Group speaking on “Can The Environment Go By Any Other Name? “
Previous Conferences
2024 – ANEW Hunters Rest, Rustenburg, North West Province – Corné Niemandt
2023 – Skukuza, Kruger Park, Mpumalanga – Greg Beyers
2022 – International Climate Change Symposium, CTICC Cape Town – Monique Sham
2021 – Online Conference – Rethabile Mbokodi
2020 – Online Symposium - Abulele Adams
2019 – ATKV Bela Bela, Limpopo – Sabelo Nkosi
2018 – International Convention Centre, Durban - Robyn Luyt
2017 – ATKV Goudini Spa, Western Cape - Robyn Luyt
2016 – Boardwalk, PE, Eastern Cape – Janice Tooley
2015 – Drakensberg Sun, KZN – Ntasko Baloyi
2014 – Gallagher Estate, Gauteng – Sue George
2013 – Thaba’Nchu Sun, Bloemfontein – Patrick Sithole
2012 – Somerset West – Terry Calmeyer (Baker)
2011 – Wild Coast – Steve Stead
2010 – CSIR, Gauteng – Mark Freeman
2009 – Wilderness, Western Cape – Gerrie van Schalkwyk
2008 – Bela-Bela, Limpopo – Diane Erasmus
2007 – Somerset West, Western Cape – Jenny Mitchell
2006 – Kwa Maritane, Pilansberg – Brett Lawson
2005 – Thaba’Nchu Sun, Free State – Nigel Coni
2004 – Champagne Sport Resort, Drakensberg – Nigel Rossouw
2003 – Protea Hotel, Wilderness – Marlene Laros
2002 – Dikhololo, Brits – Sean O’Beirne
2001 – Greenways, White River – Karen Shippey
2000 – Goudini Spa, Goudini – Andrew Duthie
1999 – UOVS, Bloemfontein – Benita Olen
1998 – Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg – Jonathan Crowther
1997 – Kwa Maritane, Pilansberg – Sue Posnik
1996 – Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town – Alex Weaver
1995 – Dikhololo, Brits – John Raimondo
1994 – Boston, USA – John Raimondo
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