
Time is running out! July 1 is the final deadline to register for TC/ESG 2025 in Johannesburg. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a transformative gathering of researchers, practitioners, and artists from around the world. The program is packed with engaging sessions, confirmed speakers, immersive field trips, hands-on workshops, and a special evening gathering at Wits University.
Spots are limited, and we cannot guarantee any late registrations, so secure your place now!
🎙️ Featured Speakers
Hear from leading voices driving systemic change, including J. David Tàbara and Gina Ziervogel. Their sessions will focus on regenerative sustainability, social learning, and climate-resilient development.

📝 Featured Session: Publishing Roundtable
This special session offers invaluable insights into academic publishing, with advice from journal editors on peer reviewing, editorial boards, and the publishing process.
🎨 Creative & Well-Being Activities
Step beyond the lecture hall into arts-based sessions designed to reconnect you with yourself, others, and nature. Weaving Connections: Co-creating Art in Community with Nature, led by Erin Smith, invites participants to create a communal artwork through mindful walks and collaboration. Additionally, Empatheatre will offer an immersive performance blending storytelling, theatre, and dialogue to address environmental and social change.
🌍 Curated Experiences & Field Trips
Explore Johannesburg and South Africa through immersive field trips, such as a multi-day visit to Kruger National Park or a cultural tour of Soweto. These experiences provide unique perspectives on sustainability, inequality, and conservation.
🛠️ Pre-Conference Workshops
Join hands-on workshops on August 18 covering sustainability, governance, decolonization, and creative futures.
👉 Places are limited.
🍽️ Conference Dinner
Join us for a festive evening at Indwe Park, featuring welcome drinks, live Marimba music, and a traditional South African braai (BBQ) with options for both meat lovers and vegetarians.
📅 Date: 20 August
🕒 Time: Arrival from 17:30 | Program begins at 18:00.
📚 Publication Opportunities
Conference participants will have the chance to submit their work to top journals, including SIJ, COSUST, Earth Stewardship, and Global Sustainability Journals.
📅 What’s Next
With the event quickly approaching, now’s the time to secure your spot. We’ll continue sharing important details to help you prepare for your experience in South Africa. Stay tuned for updates!
📩 Questions? Contact us at info@transformationscommunity.org. We can’t wait to welcome you to TC/ESG 2025!