HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Durban, South Africa or Virtually from your home or work

Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 8–9 December 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

8 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Indigenous Healing Practices in Latin America
    34
    Track Overview

    This track explores the diverse indigenous healing systems across Latin America, emphasizing their cultural significance and efficacy. Papers may examine the integration of traditional practices with contemporary health paradigms.

    Track 02
    Cultural Rituals and Health Outcomes
    310
    Track Overview

    This session focuses on the interplay between cultural rituals and health outcomes in Latin American communities. Contributions should analyze how rituals influence wellness and disease management.

    Track 03
    Biomedicine and Traditional Medicine: A Comparative Analysis
    39
    Track Overview

    This track invites discussions on the relationship between biomedicine and traditional healing practices in Latin America. Papers should critically assess the challenges and opportunities for integration.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Plants and Healing: Ethnobotanical Perspectives
    315
    Track Overview

    This session highlights the role of plants in traditional medicine, focusing on ethnobotanical knowledge and practices in Latin America. Contributions should explore the implications for public health and conservation.

    Track 05
    Spirituality and Health: Indigenous Perspectives
    310
    Track Overview

    This track examines the connections between spirituality and health within indigenous communities in Latin America. Papers should investigate how spiritual beliefs shape health practices and perceptions of illness.

    Track 06
    Colonial Encounters and Medical Practices
    16
    Track Overview

    This session analyzes the impact of colonial encounters on traditional medical practices in Latin America. Contributions should explore historical and contemporary implications for health systems.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

9 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Public Health Initiatives and Traditional Knowledge
    317
    Track Overview

    This track focuses on the integration of traditional knowledge into public health initiatives in Latin America. Papers should evaluate case studies that highlight successful collaborations.

    Track 08
    Cultural Practices and Disease Perception
    34
    Track Overview

    This session investigates how cultural practices influence perceptions of disease and health in Latin American societies. Contributions should address the implications for health education and policy.

    Track 09
    Global Health and Local Healing Systems
    317
    Track Overview

    This track explores the relevance of local healing systems within the context of global health challenges. Papers should discuss the potential for traditional practices to inform global health strategies.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Wellness and Traditional Medicine: A Holistic Approach
    34
    Track Overview

    This session examines the concept of wellness through the lens of traditional medicine in Latin America. Contributions should explore holistic approaches that encompass physical, mental, and spiritual health.

    Track 11
    Medical Anthropology and Healing Systems
    310
    Track Overview

    This track invites papers that apply medical anthropology to the study of healing systems in Latin America. Contributions should focus on the cultural, social, and political dimensions of health and healing.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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