We are SACAP

The future of architecture is shaped by how we learn and practice today.

The choices one makes today shape their tomorrow. Make the right choice for the future of architecture and join SACAP at its inaugural Education Conference.

Date: 10 – 11 September 2026.
Venue: University of Cape Town, Beattie Building

Early Bird Fees:
• Professionals – R4 500
• Candidates – R2 500
• Building Control Officers – R3 000
• Non-members – R5 000

The deadline for early bird fees is 1 August 2026 – grab this opportunity to be part of SACAP’s inaugural Education Conference at a reduced price. Perks include discounted rates, priority workshop access and an exclusive networking session.

Click on the following link to secure your place: https://event.sacapsa.com/

Transparency Builds Trust

Professional integrity in architecture starts with full transparency.

Under Rule 5.3, SACAP requires full disclosure of every individual involved in architectural work within a practice.

This includes:

Partners
Shareholders
Directors
Employees

If a person contributes to architectural work in any capacity, they must be declared, no exceptions.

This requirement ensures accountability, protects the public, and maintains the credibility of the architectural profession. Transparency is not optional; it is a professional obligation that strengthens trust in every project and every practice.

Declare fully. Operate ethically. Build credibility that lasts.

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The industry is evolving rapidly.

How do we prepare future professionals for a more global and mobile profession?

Register now and join the conversation.

Click the link to secure your place: https://event.sacapsa.com/

Date: 10 – 11 September 2026
Venue: University of Cape Town, Beattie Building

📣 2 Days To Go - Code of Conduct Webinar📣

Please register in advance by clicking on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KIodlxNOR1WzlwS49npngQ

Starting an architectural practice is more than securing clients and designing space; it begins with responsibility and compliance.

According to Rule 5.1, all registered professionals must ensure that their architectural practice is officially registered with SACAP within 30 days of establishment.

This registration includes key details such as:

Practice name
Business address
Practice type
Full team composition


Compliance is not just a legal requirement; it strengthens professional credibility, protects the public, and upholds the standards of the architectural profession in South Africa.



Build your practice on a solid foundation. Register on time. Stay compliant

Global conversations on architectural education, professional regulation, accreditation, and the future of the built environment are becoming increasingly important as institutions and professionals seek innovative approaches to teaching, practice, and lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving world.

Building on these critical conversations, Hugh Simpson, Chief Executive and Registrar of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the United Kingdom, will join the SACAP Education Conference as an International Speaker at the Beattie Building, University of Cape Town (UCT) on 10-11 September 2026.an International Keynote Speaker.

As the UK’s regulator for architects, Hugh leads transformative reforms shaping the future of architectural education and professional standards. His work focuses on creating a more flexible, outcomes-based educational framework while promoting accessibility, inclusion, and diversity within the architectural profession.

His participation at the conference will provide delegates with valuable global perspectives on architectural education reform, accreditation systems, continuing professional development, and international professional mobility.

Attend the full 2-day Education Conference and earn 2 CPD Points (Category 1) while gaining valuable industry insights, engaging with leading professionals, and contributing to the future of architectural education and practice.

ABOUT HUGH SIMPSON

Hugh Simpson is the Chief Executive and Registrar of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the United Kingdom’s regulator for architects. Since joining ARB in 2020, he has led wide-ranging reforms to architectural education, introducing a more flexible and outcomes-based framework for the profession.

Under his leadership, ARB has also championed greater accessibility to the Architects’ Register and increased diversity across the architectural sector. He has overseen the implementation of a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) scheme for all architects and secured mutual recognition agreements with counterpart regulators in countries including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada.

Hugh brings extensive experience in professional regulation, having previously held senior leadership roles at the UK’s General Medical Council and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Join Hugh Simpson at the SACAP Education Conference and gain international insight into how architectural education and professional regulation are evolving to meet the demands of a changing global landscape.

Save the dates:
10 – 11 September 2026 | Beattie Building, University of Cape Town (UCT) – South Africa

EARLY BIRD DELEGATE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 1 AUGUST 2026

For more information regarding delegate registration, sponsorship and exhibition, partnership opportunities, speaking engagements, conference programme, or marketing, please contact us.

EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Shaping the future of architectural education and the built environment through global collaboration and innovation.

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