The CSIR Meraka Institute, in partnership with the University of Zululand and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), is organising the 5th International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology (ICAST) 2013 to be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre from 25 – 27 November. The theme of this year’s event is “The Future is Now: Adaptive Science and Technology Unbound”.