This international conference is annually attended by a variety of world famous scientists and it gives researchers the opportunity to share their knowledge and scientific developments. Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong in particular has a number of overseas collaborators which include China. This is also a good opportunity to meet with your collaborators since a number of them attend this very important annual event. Rhodes University represented Africa as a whole at this conference, and both staff and students had the opportunity to present and share their research.