Conference call:
SDL Conference Call 9th International Conference Call
Abstract submission:
Abstract submissions now closed
Registration form:
Registration for the 9th International Self-Directed Learning Conference – Fill out form
Please decide if you will attending the Full Conference (4-6 November 2026) or Partial Conference (Please make sure of the day or days you will attend)
(Please note that the conference fee does not include accommodation or transport. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport.)
This conference will be hosted at Pecan Manor Boutique Conference & Function Venue, Hartbeespoort, South Africa - away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Pecan Manor is the ideal venue for hosting our conference and is a comfortable 45-minute drive from Pretoria, Johannesburg and Rustenburg.
Possible other accommodation are:
Note accommodation is not included in the conference fees (recommendations and more information will follow shortly)
Conference enquiries: Eunice Pretorius (LOC chair), Eunice.Pretorius@nwu.ac.za
Administrative enquiries: Lynette Liebenberg, Lynette.Liebenberg@nwu.ac.za
Technical enquiries: Francois Papers, Francois.Papers@nwu.ac.za
All conference details: Home | Research Unit Self-Directed Learning | Education
Important Announcement:
4 November was recently announced as election day .
Delegates must please apply for a special vote ahead of the conference dates.
Click on the link of the 
to apply for a special vote in your specific ward.
The conference will proceed as planned from 4 - 6 November 2026.