The AFBA 2023 Annual Conference

Pretoria

The AFBA 2023 Annual Conference

The African Bar Association announces the 2023 Annual Conference scheduled to hold in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. 

The AfBA conference is an opportunity for judges, lawyers, politicians, the business community, and experts from all fields to gather, discuss and think solutions to the myriads of challenges confronting Africa especially good transparent governance, security, and the rule of law.

It is the perfect opportunity for everyone involved to acquire knowledge on the African continental free trade agreement and thus exchange on the possibilities of not being limited to operate only in their respective countries but extend their skills to the whole continent without fear of unknown laws and procedures.

Venue

The AFBA Annual Conference 2023 will be held at the University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria – South Africa. UNISA is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa, the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world.

Theme

BUILDING THE LEGAL PROFESSION in Africa under the African Continental FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Date

6th to 10th of August 2023

His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa

President, Republic of South Africa

Special Guest of Honour

Hon. Justice Desmond Edwards, CJS

Hon. Chief Justice of Sierra Leone

Keynote Speaker

WELCOME NOTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

FROM THE AFRICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

On behalf of the African Bar Association O(AFBA), I am pleased to invite and welcome you to the Programs of the 2023 Annual Conference holding at the Main Main Campus of the University of South Africa, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa from 6 – 10, August 2023 …

FROM THE CONFERENCE HOSTS - UNISA

I am elated and honoured to soon be welcoming you to the Republic of South Africa to attend the distinguished African Bar Association 2023 Annual Conference which will take place from August 6th – 10th, 2023 …

FROM South Africa Bar Association

The South African Bar Association, as a vanguard of the profession in South Africa, is honoured to collaborate with the University of South Africa’s College of Law in co-hosting this year’s annual African Bar Association’s Flagship Conference in South Africa …

2023 CONFERENCE TIME TABLE

Call for Papers

The International Steering Committee Of The Conference Now Invites Submissions From Interested Persons On The listed Sub-Themes For Consideration For Presentation At The Conference.

Download 2023 Conference Papers

Sponsorship Opportunities

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO BE PRESENT AND VISIBLE

  • A gathering of over 1500 participants from Africa and across the globe makes it a world class networking opportunity for all participants.
  • It is held in Pretoria city in Gauteng province, the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa.

Hotel Accommodation

A list of Hotels at AFBA/UNISA/SABA DISCOUNTED RATES is available from the link below. Please make your choice and book directly with the Hotels quoting the codes provided to get the rates.

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Speakers

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Who Should Attend