Thursday 29th October - Thursday 5th November 2026
Thanks to support from the Thomas Henry Foundation, the RUAS is excited to offer one young Society member an incredible funded opportunity to attend the 31st Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in Cape Town this autumn hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC).
This international learning opportunity is sure to be an unforgettable experience, encompassing eight days of immersive travel and unmatched networking:
Pre-Conference Tour
Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Stellenbosch
Main Conference
Sunday 1st to Thursday 5th November 2026
Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town
Biennially, the RASC hosts a conference, tours and seminars in a different commonwealth country. The events are attended by like-minded people from across the world, ‘bringing the commonwealth together to network, socialise and look to the future’. From inspiring talks to dedicated sessions and local tours, delegates are sure to build lasting connections and exchange experiences with new friends.
This travel opportunity is available to all RUAS members between the ages of 18 and 30, and application forms may be obtained via email. Please contact Lizanne for further details.
Completed forms must be returned no later than Friday 29th May 2026.
Want to know more about what to expect? In 2024 RUAS member Robert Wallace travelled to the RASC Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. Here’s how he got on.
