48th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society

Updated programme & other news

Dear KBS participants,

Here comes the final version of the KBS 2023 conference programme before we meet in Joburg next week. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any further changes at this moment. However, if any further changes are needed, kindly inform an LOC member at the conference registration desk.

•  Once again, please go through this new version carefully because, once again, we had to switch a number of papers and discussants around to make things work.
• If you are presenting a paper, PLEASE inform your discussant of any changes in your paper or presentation, which might affect them. It’s always important to keep them informed.

 Other news, tips and tricks:

• We kindly remind you that the conference dinner is free (!) to all registered participants! But please do sign up for the dinner because it helps us with planning. 
• A friendly reminder of the meetings and workshops scheduled before and during the conference. Matej Košir, Director of the Institute for Research and Development (UTRIP), Slovenia, will be hosting an interactive workshop 13h00 to 16h00 on Sunday 4^th June 2023. The workshop aims to provide knowledge and strengthen participants’ advocacy skills to impact alcohol policy and decision-making processes. More information about this workshop can be found on the workshop webpage.
• Weather: It is currently quite chilly in the evenings in Johannesburg. Be sure to bring a warm jacket with you. The days are pleasant and are shirtsleeve weather. But if you are going on safari to Kruger or somewhere in Limpopo, the days may get quite warm.  So, dressing in layers is good.
• Upon arrival at the airport, it is good “to make a plan”.  For example, try to order your Uber/taxi after you have picked up your luggage and then you can walk straight to the pick-up area from arrivals. Or order your shuttle service ahead of time. You can also travel to Sandton using the Gautrain which is a very safe rapid train service. Once at Sandton station you can order a taxi to your hotel or order an Uber. You can also make use of the shuttle services recommended on the website. This is so you know what you are doing after you have walked out of arrivals. If you have not, then ask for help at a normal service counter (airport information desk, car hire). For your own safety, please do not accept unsolicited help.
• Contact numbers in case you are stuck anywhere
• Kim Bloomfield :           +27 (0)76 648 4276
• Naiefa Rashied:             +27 (0)72 535 1590
• Yolanda Marumfela:       +27 (0)78 132 0187

We look forward to welcoming you to Johannesburg and KBS 2023 very soon!

Best wishes,

The KBS 2023 Local Organising Committee

Workshops and Meetings

Dear 2023 KBS Participant,

A range of workshops and open meetings are on offer at the 2023 KBS conference.

Details of the workshops and meetings, including their focus, dates, times, and target audiences can be seen on the 2023 KBS workshops and meetings webpages. 

The workshops are offered as part of skills-building and networking opportunities to delegates at no additional charge.  

Please visit the webpages and have a look at what is on offer.

We hope that you will find something that is of interest to you and that it will be an enriching experience.

Regards,

Neo Morojele

Chair of Organising Committee

2023 KBS Conference - Updated Conference Programme (Version 4)

Dear 2023 KBS Conference Participant,

The 48^th Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society is nearly here and you will soon be on your way to Johannesburg. We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa! 

• This is to announce the latest version of the conference programme (#4). PLEASE READ IT THROUGH CAREFULLY. This is because there were several requests for changes to the programme since the last version, and thus we had to make substantial changes to several sessions.  This could mean that your presentation has been moved or your discussion assignment has been moved or changed. You may have also become a discussant or chair, so please check this new version carefully.

• Let us also take this opportunity to remind you to please pay your registration fee and social tour fee if you have chosen to go on a social tour.

• Finally, we kindly remind you to please upload your paper now. In the event that you truly need more time, please remember that it is your responsibility to contact your discussant and make appropriate arrangements with him or her.

Thank you very much and safe travels to Joburg!

The KBS 2023 Local Organising Committee

Paper Submission Deadline & Registration Fee Reminder

Dear KBS participant,

This is a brief notice to inform you that the paper submission deadline has been extended until Monday, 15 May 2023, and a reminder that the deadline for paying your registration fee is Friday, 19 May 2023.

If you have already submitted your full paper and/or paid your registration fee, thank you very much!

We look forward to welcoming you to exciting Joburg very soon!

Regards, 

The KBS 2023 Local Organising Committee