SPNHC 2026 Gala Dinner



The SPNHC 2026 Gala Dinner will now be hosted at Two Oceans Aquarium, offering attendees the rare chance to mingle and dine right by the giant tanks. Meet moray eels, stare down sharks, and converse with cuttlefish all while enjoying local wines and scrumptious dinner delights. As the social highlight of the conference, the event provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues while experiencing a world-class aquarium without the crowds.

Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: Evening event (timing to be confirmed)
Transport: On your own, a short Uber ride from the Iziko South African Museum. The V&A Waterfront is a vibrant area with many places to continue the celebration after the Two Oceans experience.
Price: USD 60 per person

Gala Dinner Registration is open

If you have not yet registered for the main conference, please register today to take advantage of early registration rates. You can add The Gala Dinner to your registration. If you have already completed your SPNHC 2026 conference registration, you can add ticketed events through Oxford Abstracts using the same email address you originally used. From your profile menu, select My Registrations, open your SPNHC 2026 registration, and choose Modify Registration to reopen your form. Select any additional ticketed items, proceed through checkout to pay only for the new items, and you will receive an updated confirmation once the changes are complete.