Dear REDCap Africa Community,

We are thrilled to announce that registration and abstract submissions are now officially open for the REDCap Africa Symposium 2025, taking place on October 22-23, 2025, in beautiful Durban!

This annual symposium is a cornerstone event for our vibrant REDCap community across the African continent, designed to foster collaboration, advance research data management practices, and provide essential professional development opportunities. It's a unique opportunity to connect with peers, administrators, and experts, strengthening our collective network and contributing to the success of REDCap utilization in Africa.

Call for Abstracts: Share Your Innovations!

Have you been working on an innovative REDCap project, a challenging use case, or groundbreaking research utilizing REDCap? We invite you to share your experiences and insights by submitting an abstract for a technical or plenary presentation. Presenting at the symposium offers an unparalleled platform to:

• Increase the visibility of your research or team's work across Africa.
• Contribute to the collective knowledge base and influence regional data management standards.
• Showcase innovative REDCap use cases and solutions tailored for the African context.
• Forge new collaborations with colleagues from across the continent.

Submit your abstract today! Please visit the official abstract submission survey: https://redcap.link/Symposium_2025_Abstracts

Register Now: Enhance Your Skills & Network!

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity for professional growth and networking. The two-day program will feature a blend of Technical Talks and Plenary Talks, covering a wide array of topics relevant to REDCap users and administrators.

By attending, you will:

• Enhance your REDCap skills from basic to advanced levels, and stay updated on "What's New and Exciting in REDCap".
• Learn best practices for collecting, storing, processing, and sharing research data, with a specific focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in the African context.
• Connect with a diverse community of REDCap users, fostering relationships and collaborative work.

Secure your spot! Visit the official registration page for the full agenda, registration fees: https://redcap.link/REDCapAfrica_Symposium2025

We are incredibly excited to welcome you to Durban for what promises to be an insightful and engaging symposium. Your participation is vital to the continued growth and success of the REDCap Africa community.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
The REDCap Africa Organizing Committee