EVENTS
Conferences, seminars & talks.
Where I share the work in person; presenting research, joining panels, and staying close to the people building waste and water systems across the continent.
WISA BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
Presented on black soldier fly larvae bio-conversion for abattoir waste valorisation in low-resource contexts, Chaired a wastewater treatment & sludge session and served on the technical program committee for 18 months.
Cape Town, South Africa
PRESENTER
SESSION CHAIR
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
OUR LAST DROP? RETHINKING WATER AND WASTE IN FUTURE CITIES
Cape Town, South Africa
Attended the University of Cape Town's Collective Conversations on Science for Society symposium, which explored innovative approaches to sustainable urban water management and circular resource systems. The discussion brought together experts from academia, government, and industry to examine how cities can transition towards more regenerative and resilient water futures.
FULL CONVERSATION HERE; https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-07-29-rethinking-water-and-waste
UCT RRIP FUTURES AND PARTENERSHIPS SYMPOSIUM
Cape Town, South Africa
Served as a panelist on the Reorienting Research panel at the RRIP Symposium, contributing to discussions on research, collaboration, and partnerships for advancing water resilience across Africa.
PANELIST
SPEAKER
UN SDG SUSTAINABILITY BUSINESS CHALLENGE
I participated in the Sustainable Business Challenge 2026, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from leading universities across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Türkiye to develop solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Working alongside participants from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds strengthened my appreciation for interdisciplinary problem-solving and the importance of translating research into practical, sustainable impact. The experience reinforced that meaningful innovation comes from collaboration, adaptability, and taking action rather than waiting for perfection.
Cape Town, South Africa
PRESENTER
SPEAKER
