Welcome to the 16th International Congress on Yeasts, the premier gathering of local and international academics and researchers, industry scientists and students working in the field of yeast biodiversity and biotechnology; to share the latest developments in fundamental yeast research linked to biotechnological applications as well as to enable more interaction between African and international partners.

Join us at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, from 29 September to 03 October 2024 for this groundbreaking in-person event, where the contribution of yeast science and technology will be of great value to the continent, region, the local industry, academic scholars, innovators as well as the Southern African industry sectors of food and beverage, health and medicine, energy and environment.