2023 International Meeting Pretoria
 

Meeting Location and Campus Entrances

University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus, Graduate Centre

Please use the following entrances to campus and remember to bring your name badge to show the security at these entrances.

  • Main Entrance – Lynnwood Road (south of the campus)
  • Lunnon Road (east of campus)
  • Prospect Street (north on the map – if you come from the Hatfield hotels)
  • University Road (west of the camp)

Map Link

Getting Around Pretoria

Once in Pretoria it’s a good idea to travel in groups, especially after dark.  Uber is a convenient and safe mode of transportation also.  

We will offer a shuttle service from the following hotels and guest houses. 

  • Courtyard Hotel Arcadia
  • Protea by Marriott Loftus Park
  • 37 on Anderson
  • Osborne House
  • Brooklyn Place
  • 137 Murray Street

Shuttle Schedule

               Monday:  2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

               Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM and  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

               Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Shuttles will make the loop every 20 - 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Additionally, for properties closer to campus or for those wishing to walk we suggest meeting in the lobby and at the Graduate Centre at the following times to walk together.

               Tuesday – Thursday:  7:30 AM and 5:30 PM 

               Friday:  7:30 AM and 12:30 PM

Two additional travel tips.

  • Always carry your health insurance card.
  • We recommend that at all conferences you only wear your name badge on campus or at the meeting location.  Wearing it outside of those areas lets people know you are most likely a tourist. 
About the Meeting
The SBL International Meeting is held annually outside North America. It provides a unique forum for international scholars who are unable to attend the North American meeting and for all who wish to engage more directly SBL's growing international membership and scholarship.
 
We hope to see you in Pretoria from 3–7 July 2023!
 
 
Registration Hours

Registration will take place in Building 61 (Graduate Centre)
 
 Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday
12:00 - 16:00 8:00 - 16:00 8:00 - 16:00 8:00 - 16:00 8:00 - 11:00

 
Exhibit Hall Hours
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
8:30 - 16:00 8:30 - 16:00 8:30 - 16:00
 
 
 
Session Schedule
Program unit and other sessions will begin the morning of Tuesday 4 July and continue through the morning of Friday 7 July.
 
Tuesday - Thursday
8:30 - 10:00                 Morning Session 1
10:00 - 10:30 Tea/coffee break
10:30 - 12:00 Morning Session 2
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:00 Afternoon Session 1     
15:00 - 15:30 Tea/coffee break
15:30 - 17:00 Afternoon Session 2
 
 
Friday
8:30 - 10:00 Morning Session 1
10:00 - 10:30 Tea/coffee break
10:30 - 12:00 Morning Session 2