UPCOMING EVENT

Inaugural SACMEP Regional Research Symposium

15–16 May 2026
Pretoria, South Africa

SACMEP's founding symposium will convene leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the SADC region to chart a collective research agenda on mediation and violent extremism prevention.

Symposium Themes

Day 1: Regional Security Landscape

  • Mapping violent extremism threats across Southern Africa
  • Cross-border dynamics and spillover effects
  • State capacity and governance challenges

Day 2: Prevention & Response Frameworks

  • Community-based prevention methodologies
  • Mediation and conflict resolution mechanisms
  • Regional cooperation and information sharing

Who Should Attend

  • Researchers and academics working on P/CVE and conflict studies
  • Government officials and policymakers from SADC member states
  • Civil society practitioners and community leaders
  • International development partners and donors
  • Regional and continental security organizations