

Dear Colleagues
Welcome note from the SAICSIT 2025 Conference Chair
The 46th Annual conference of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) will be hosted at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel from July 17th to 18th, 2025 as an in-person conference. This edition of the conference is co-hosted by the Discipline of Information Systems and Technology and the Discipline of Computer Science, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
The SAICSIT conference remains the pinnacle South African event for computing professionals and the theme for this edition is: “Sustainable Digital Intelligent Frontiers” where we will engage with research around advancements in sustainable technological innovation.
Prof Upasana Singh
SAICSIT 2025 Conference Chair
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hereby invite researchers, academia and industry practitioners to attend the Foundational Digital Capabilities Research (FDCR) 2025 Conference, which will be co-located with the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) 2025 Conference.
Dear Colleagues
Welcome note from the FDCR 2025 Conference Chair
Welcome to the Foundational Digital Capabilities Research (FDCR) 2025 Conference. Under the theme “Towards a Sustainable Digital Economy,” this event brings together leading minds in research, academia, and industry to explore advancements across 5 key digital domains.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) for their invaluable support in making this conference possible. To all our participants and committees, thank you for your dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation.
Dr Karen Calteaux (CSIR)
FDCR 2025 Conference Chair
SAICSIT 2025 Conference
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DAYS TO GO
SAICSIT 2025 Conference
Important Dates
Call for papers
01 December 2024
Abstract Submission
9 March 2025
Paper Submission
16 March 2025
Workshop Proposals
31 March 2025
Masters and Doctoral Symposium Submissions
31 March 2025
Registration
1 May – 5 July 2025
Reviewer Feedback
5 May 2025
Camera-Ready Paper Submission
18 May 2025
Conference Dates
17 – 18 July 2025
FDCR 2025 Conference
Important Dates
FDCR Abstract Submission Deadline
Extended to 6 April 2025
FDCR Feedback for Abstract Submission
11 April 2025
FDCR Paper Submission Deadline
Extended to 22 May 2025
FDCR Workshop & Tutorials Proposal Submission Deadline
20 May 2025
FDCR Student-Day Submissions
6 May 2025
FDCR Reviewer Feedback
Extended to 2 June 2025
FDCR Workshop & Tutorials Notification
31 May 2025
FDCR Student-Day Reviewer Feedback
Extended to 5 June 2025
FDCR Final Paper Submission
Extended to 5 June 2025
FDCR Registration Deadline
Extended to 15 June 2025
FDCR Conference Dates
17–18 July 2025