1. The World Soybean Research Conference IX.
This conference will take place February 17 – 22, 2013 at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. This year’s theme is "From China to Africa – Can research close the gap between soy production and increasing global demand?"
The abstract submission deadline has just passed (was August 31), but the conference may be interesting for other visitors too. For more information see the website.
2. Sixth International Legume Conference.
The 6th International Legume conference will be taking place in Johannesburg from 6-11 January 2013. Theme of the conference is "Towards a new classification system".
The conference registration is currently open and will close on 31 October 2012. More information can be found at the conference website.