Prelim Event Program
H4TW 2026
- Main Conference 25 July 2026
- Pre-Conference Workshop 24 July 2026
- CSIR ICC - Exhibition Hall
Video – Platinum Sponsor
1. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Modern Wound Care
Dr Jennifer Coetzee
Microbiologist
2. Antimicrobial Stewardship and the role of microbial binding dressings in Wound Care
RN Zhavandre vd Merwe
PhD candidate & Nurse Specialist: AWC
3. Dermatology in Skin of Colour
Dr Rakesh Newaj
Dermatologist
4. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Wound Care
TBC
Video – Gold Sponsors
1. Ethical research in Wound Care
Dr Christelle Boersema
Researcher & Editor WHSA
2. Lymphoedema in the Wound Care Environment
RN Roelene Faihst
Cert. lymph-and-lipoedema therapist & Somatologist
3. Vascular Ulcers
Dr Febe Bruwer
Nurse specialist: AWC
4. Advanced Wound Care Products: Evidence vs Marketing (Woundopoly)
Competition
Video – Silver Sponsors
1. Mental Health in the Healthcare Professional
Dr Joshua Awesome
Executive Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Founder @africainmind
2. Sleep disorders, shift work and clinical Performance
Dr Alison Bentley
World renown Sleep Specialist & researcher
Editor Sleep matters
3. The Diabetic Foot – before the amputation
Dr Simiso Ntuli
Vice Dean: Teaching & Learning
Faculty of Health Sciences
Associate Professor: Department of Podiatry, UJ
1. Let’s T.H.R.I.V.E not just survive
Dr Joshua Awesome
Executive Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Founder @africainmind
2. SJS/TEN Survivor story
RN Liezl Naude
SJS/TEN Survivor/Victor
Nurse Specialist & Educator: AWC Founder Eloquent Health
3. Cancer & health care system Survivor story
RN Michelle Seconds
CA Survivor/Victor
Nurse Specialist: AWC
4. Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
Dané Rossouw
DEBRA SA Board Member
Video – Silver Sponsors
1. Wildlife & Veterinary Wound Care
Dr Peter Caldwell
Veterinary Surgeon, Wildlife Vet, Conservationist, Carnivore Nutritionist
2. Running a Business in Healthcare
TBC
3. Be the difference – reflective close bringing together science, humanity, teamwork, purpose in healthcare.
RN Liezl Naude
SJS/TEN Survivor/Victor
Nurse Specialist & Educator: AWC Founder Eloquent Health
- CSIR ICC - Amber Hall
Details will follow soon
This practical session will focus on optimal wound dressing application and therapeutic wrapping. Participants will first learn how to select and apply primary wound dressings based on tissue type, exudate levels, and infection risk. The session then transitions into hands-on practice with short-stretch and long-stretch materials, emphasizing proper spiral and figure-eight bandaging methods, application of different types of wound care dressings. Application of different cutting and combination dressings.
This technical session covers the clinical application and management of NPWT systems. Attendees will review indications, contraindications, and specialized wound bed preparation before practicing dressing sizing and placement. The interactive segment highlights techniques for achieving airtight seals on difficult anatomical sites, troubleshooting machine alarms like leaks or blockages, and managing safe dressing removal and clinical documentation. Attendees will also be able to differentiate between the different NWPT applications available.