Presenter	Qualifications	Current Institution	Role	Subject Matter	Presentations
Dr Llewellyn Taylor	Qualifications Ph.D. Aquatic Zoology University of Johannesburg	Current Institution Taylor Environmental	Role CEO	Subject Matter Aquatic Assessments Aquaculture Ecological Sensitivity Analysis Risk Assessment Planning and conducting field excursions, developing leadership skills and eco-tourism opportunities Environmental Education: emphasis on both the Western Scientific Method and the Indigenous Scientific Method and Indigenous (Ecological) Knowledge Systems	Coming Soon
Mr Rion Lerm	Qualifications M.Tech. Tshwane University of Technology	Current Institution SA Environmental Observation Network	Role Senior Technician and PhD candidate	Subject Matter Research infrastructure maintenance Data collection and data collation Trip camera maintenance Data collection and data collation Biodiversity surveying and report-writing Statistical (univariate and multivariate) data analyses and scientific writing GIS and remote sensing incl. drone operation and aerial image post-processing Assisting post-graduate students with GIS and remote sensing Ecological advisor, involvement with anti-poaching and other conservation operations for a non-profit company.	Coming Soon
Dr Neal Schoof	Qualifications Ph.D. New urbanism and landscape architecture University of Pretoria	Current Institution Insite Group	Role Professional Landscape Architect & Partner	Subject Matter Landscape Architecture Project Management	Coming Soon
Mr Armand Biko'o	Qualifications M.Tech. Nature Conservation Tshwane University of Technology	Current Institution Trace Wildlife Forensics Network	Role Project Manager	Subject Matter Vegetation Environmental management Biodiversity assessment and management Development of wildlife forensic capacity	Coming Soon
Dr Melissa Martin	Qualifications Ph.D. Fisheries Studies University of Tasmania	Current Institution Universiti Malaysia Terengganu	Role Researcher & lecturer	Subject Matter Taxonomy and phylogeny (morphological and molecular) of crustacean isopods and fish parasites.	Linking citizen science and natural history specimens
Ms Rejaene Van Dyk	Qualifications B.Tech. Library Science UNISA	Current Institution Independent Contractor	Role E-content Consultant	Subject Matter Information management Scientific knowledge sharing Open Access & Institutional Repositories	Coming Soon
Prof Bradley Nelson	Qualifications Ph.D. in Robotics Carnegie Mellon University	Current Institution ETH Zürich, Multi Scale Robotics Lab	Role Professor	Subject Matter Microrobotics & Nanorobotics Mechanical Engineering Biomedicine	Coming Soon
Mr Pedro Van der Werf	Qualifications Ing, Electronica Haagse Hogeschool	Current Institution Independent consultant	Role Independent Consultant	Subject Matter Business development Quality assurance Strategic planning Information Technology for business Customer service	Coming Soon
Prof Wilmien Luus-Powell	Qualifications Ph.D. Parasitology/Zoology University of Limpopo	Current Institution University of Limpopo	Role Lecturer	Subject Matter Metazoan parasites of freshwater fish including ecology, distribution, morphology, taxonomy and biology Health assessment of freshwater fish Helminth parasites of game species The influence of different pollution levels on the occurrence and composition of fish parasites and the health of fish in freshwater ecosystems Browse quality in the mopani veld (specifically involved in movement patterns, browse quality and selection of kudu and possible influence of tannins on the internal parasite composition of kudu)	Coming Soon
Prof Edem Eniang	Qualifications Ph.D in Wildlife Resources Management and Herpetology	Current Institution University of Uyo	Role Lecturer	Subject Matter Wildlife Resource Management Herpetology Bushmeat crisis	Eating away the last Wildlife species: Is Nigeria facing a bush-meat crisis?
Dr Taryn Murray	Qualifications Ph.D. Ichthyology Rhodes University	Current Institution South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity	Role ATAP Instrument Scientist	Subject Matter Fish movement behaviour Acoustic telemetry Estuarine ecology	Acoustic Tracking Array Platform (ATAP) comes of age – the first decade of aquatic animal tracking in SA
Dr Jessica Glass	Qualifications PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Yale University	Current Institution South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity	Role Researcher	Subject Matter Population genomics and environmental adaptation Phylogenomics and biogeography The genomics of migration and stress tolerance	Using the Micro to Understand the Macro with Dr Jessica Glass
Dr Josie South	Qualifications Ph.D. Queens University - Belfast	Current Institution South African Institute of Aquatic Biodiversity	Role Researcher	Subject Matter Impact assessments and status monitoring of freshwater crayfish invasions in Southern Africa Ecological impact exerted by established and emerging aquatic invaders across Southern Africa Finding nature based mitigation solutions	Reflections on the swamp with Dr Josie South
Prof Liesl Van As	Qualifications Ph.D.	Current Institution University of the Free State	Role Associate Professor	Subject Matter Aquatic parasitology	Protecting our Abalone \| Size does matter
Mr John Lyakurwa	Qualifications MSc in Life Sciences from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science & Technology	Current Institution University of Dar es Salaam	Role Researcher	Subject Matter Herpetofauna throughout Tanzania	Coming Soon
Dr David Ebert	Qualifications Ph.D.	Current Institution Pacific Shark Research Center (PSRC)	Role Programme Director	Subject Matter Shark Specialist IUCN Shark Specialist Group Red List species assessments Finding and discovering little known, or unknown, sharks Fostering research and educational partnerships	Beyond Jaws - Rediscovering South Africa’s Lost Sharks with David A. Ebert
Ms Andrea Marshall	Qualifications Ph.D. in Manta Ray Ecology & Biology from the University of Queensland	Current Institution Marine Megafauna Foundation	Role Co-founder	Subject Matter Effective management and conservation of threatened marine animals. Manta Ray Ecology & Biology	Coming Soon
Ms Nina Maritz	Qualifications Bachelors in Architecture from UCT	Current Institution Nina Maritz Architects	Role Director	Subject Matter Sustainable Design	Coming Soon
Dr Johan Marais	Qualifications BVSc(Hons) MSc	Current Institution Saving The Survivors	Role Founder	Subject Matter Veterinary care of animals that survived wildlife crime	Coming Soon
Miss Belinda Low Mackey	Qualifications M.Sc. Conservation Biology. Durrell Institute of Conservation & Ecology	Current Institution Grevy's Zebra Trust	Role Executive Director	Subject Matter Grevy Zebra conservation Establishment of grassroot community conservation programmes in the context of pastoral communities	Coming Soon
Mr Rael Loon	Qualifications Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Environmental Law) at Wits Bachelor of Science (Honours) at UCT Masters Degree at the Center for Environment and Development (University of Kwazulu-Natal).	Current Institution International Conservation Services	Role Associate	Subject Matter Protected Areas Biodiversity Ornithology Rhino conservation Elephant conservation Biomimicry Sustainable Tourism Environmental Policy	Coming Soon
Dr Lucinda Lawson	Qualifications Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology University of Chicago	Current Institution University of Cincinnati	Role Assistant Research Professor	Subject Matter Herpetology Computational Molecular Biology Evolutionary Biology Conservation Biology	Coming Soon
Dr Timothy Kuiper	Qualifications Ph.D. in Illegal Wildlife Trade University of Oxford	Current Institution University of Oxford	Role Postdoctoral Fellow	Subject Matter Protected area management policy Anti-poaching policy in Zimbabwe Statistical and geospatial modelling methods to better understand human-nature interactions across time and space Human-carnivore conflict Elephant population dynamics in South Africa Maximizing ranger-collected data	Coming Soon
Ms Clarissa Hughes	Qualifications 30 years of experience in the tourism industry	Current Institution -	Role Consultant & Entrepreneur	Subject Matter Concession Development Ecotourism Marketing Environmental Communication Content marketing Conservation concepts in indigenous cultures	Coming Soon
Ms Cleo Grieve	Qualifications M.Sc. Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare University of Edinburgh	Current Institution Sorabi Rock Reserve	Role Researcher	Subject Matter Behavioural Analysis Analytical Skills Biodiversity Academic Writing Wildlife Biology Project Management	Coming Soon
Dr Bruce Ellender	Qualifications Ph.D. Fisheries Science Rhodes University	Current Institution WWF Zambia	Role Researcher	Subject Matter Fish Biology Fish Invasions Invasion Ecology	Coming Soon
Dr Nontembeko Dube	Qualifications Ph.D. Entomology University of Kwazulu-Natal	Current Institution University of the Free State	Role Senior Lecturer and Researcher	Subject Matter Entomology Biochemistry Molecular biology	Coming Soon
Mr Tomas Diagne	Qualifications Buffet Award for Leadership in Conservation in Africa	Current Institution African Aquatic Conservation Fund	Role Co-founder	Subject Matter African freshwater turtle and tortoise conservation	Coming Soon
Dr Francois Deacon	Qualifications Ph.D.	Current Institution University of the Free State	Role Senior Lecturer and Researcher	Subject Matter Habitat Ecology: focused on giraffe and rhino in their natural habitat using GIS and spatial ecology tools	Coming Soon
Dr Frank Chidawanyika	Qualifications Ph.D. in Entomology	Current Institution International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology	Role Scientist	Subject Matter Insect physiology Plant-insect ecology Biological control of invasive alien weeds	Coming Soon
Prof William Bond	Qualifications Ph.D. (University of California - Los Angeles)	Current Institution University of Cape Town	Role Emiritus Professor	Subject Matter Processes most strongly influencing vegetation change in the past, present and future, including fire, vertebrate herbivory, climate extremes, atmospheric [CO2] and habitat fragmentation.	Climate and the Distribution of African Ecosystems, beyond the usual suspects.
Mr Longji Bako	Qualifications M.Sc. in Conservation Biology University of Jos	Current Institution University of Jos	Role Research Assistant Lecturer	Subject Matter Ornithology Agro-ecology	Coming Soon
Dr Peter Apps	Qualifications Ph.D. Zoology University of Pretoria	Current Institution Botswana Predator Conservation	Role Senior Researcher	Subject Matter Use of predator chemical signals to protect livestock	Coming Soon
Dr Ryan Daly	Qualifications PhD (Rhodes University)	Current Institution Oceanographic Research Institute	Role Researcher	Subject Matter Shark and ray research and conservation Marine Protected Area research and management coustic and satellite telemetry Fish biology, conservation and taxonomy	Discovering the hidden lives of Zambezi sharks (bull sharks)
Dr Michele Menegon	Qualifications PhD Ecology & Conservation Biology (Manchester Metropolitan University)	Current Institution PAMS Foundation	Role Director	Subject Matter Herpetology Ecology	The new normal in conservation, imagining the world we want by funding and enabling communities Tanzanian rainforests \| Small, ancient, often forgotten, but surprisingly rich
Ms Raabia Hawa	Qualifications -	Current Institution Ulinzi Africa Foundation	Role Founder & Executive Director	Subject Matter Game ranger training & empowerment	Raabia Hawa talks about Walk with Rangers
Mr Ofir Drori	Qualifications World Wildlife Fund Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal Interpol Ecomessage Award	Current Institution EAGLE Network & The Last Great Ape organization (LAGA)	Role Founder	Subject Matter Wildlife crime prosecution	Activists against wildlife trafficking : fighting corruption and wildlife crime with Ofir Drori
Mr Christiaan Brink	Qualifications MSc Conservation Biology (UCT) PhD currently on-going (UCT)	Current Institution BirdLife SA	Role Raptor and Large Terrestrial Bird Project Manager	Subject Matter Raptor conservation Vulture conservation	South Africa’s rarest snake eagle
Ms Talitha Noble	Qualifications -	Current Institution Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation	Role Conservation Manager	Subject Matter Turtle ecology and conservation	Turtles can teach you more than you think
Dr Cheryl Ogilvie	Qualifications Ph.D. Tshwane University of Technology	Current Institution Tshwane University of Technology	Role Lecturer	Subject Matter Effectiveness of environmental education in adverse socio-economic conditions	Education through, for and about the environment
Mr Pieter Nel	Qualifications MSc Plant Ecology (University of Pretoria) Master of Business Leadership (UNISA)	Current Institution North West Parks & Tourism Board	Role Ecologist	Subject Matter Ecology	Coming Soon
Prof Muthama Muasya	Qualifications PhD (University of Reading)	Current Institution University of Cape Town	Role Lecturer & Keeper of Bolus Herbarium	Subject Matter Cyperaceae Systematics and evolution Wetland flora - floristic composition and biogeography patterns Legumes - taxonomy, ecology & evolution Origin and evolution of the African savanna	Coming Soon
Dr Richard Mazebedi	Qualifications PhD Physical Geography/Ecology (UCL) MPhil Biology (University of Botswana)	Current Institution Botswana International University of Science & Technology	Role Lecturer	Subject Matter Relationships between aquatic organisms and environmental variables Trophic interactions of aquatic organisms Cave ecosystems	Discovering the hidden beauty of cave geology
Ms Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy	Qualifications Masters in Fisheries Management University of British Columbia	Current Institution -	Role MIHARI - President, INDRI - National Coordinator	Subject Matter Involvement of local communities in policy development of natural resource management	Coming Soon
Ms Maureen Kinyanjui	Qualifications MSc (University of Kent) PhD (University of Edinburgh)	Current Institution University of Kent	Role -	Subject Matter human-elephant interaction / conflict Integrated livelyhood projects	Zooming in on the human-elephant conflict
Mr Clive Horlock	Qualifications BSc (University of KwaZulu-Natal)	Current Institution -	Role -	Subject Matter Cultural tourism Professional guiding	Africa's Bushmen and true children of nature
Mr Andy Holman	Qualifications -	Current Institution University of Wisconsin	Role Lecturer	Subject Matter Accounting	Africa My Teacher
Prof Enslin Van Rooyen	Qualifications PhD in Public Administration	Current Institution University of Limpopo	Role Acting Faculty Research Professor	Subject Matter Corporate and public policy Strategic and project management Organisational dynamics Leadership Performance management Environmental accountability in the execution of public administration practice.	Coming Soon
Prof Carolyn Robinson	Qualifications Ph.D. Anthropology Purdue University	Current Institution Chengeta Wildlife	Role Director of Sociocultural Research & Engagement	Subject Matter Biocultural Anthropology Huma-wildlife interaction Locally inclusive conservation practices Human-Wildlife Dynamics and Resource Use in a Central African Forests	Coming Soon

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