SACLA 2026, the 55th Annual Conference of the Southern African Computer Lecturers’ Association, will be hosted by the School of IT of the University of Cape Town. The conference will be held at the exquisite Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge from 15 to 17 July 2026.

SACLA 2026 invites researchers, educators, and industry representatives to contribute to the discourse on computing education. The conference explores how we can strengthen the teaching of computing fundamentals while preparing students to navigate and leverage emerging technologies. In an era of rapid technological change, it is critical that students first develop a solid understanding of core principles before moving on to advanced applications.