2006
7 June 2006
The Minister of Science and Technology Mosibudi Mangena will officially open
the 1st All Africa Technology Diffusion Conference 2006 at the Birchwood
Executive Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg on Monday, 12 June 2006.
Details of the event:
Date: Monday, 12 June 2006
Time: 08h00-17h20
Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg
The conference will run from 12-14 June 2006. Full programme available on
request.
All media is welcome to attend.
RSVP:
Miss Zama Mthethwa
Tel: (012)843 6781
Cell: 083 306 0681
E-mail: zama.mthethwa@dst.gov.za
This conference is hosted by Department of Science and Technology (DST)
through its implementing agency Tshumisano Trust and will focus on two key
issues:
* how research and innovation in government-funded academic institutions
could provide solutions for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and
societies to be more competitive, thereby meeting pressing economic and
societal needs
* how technology transfer and diffusion can and do alleviate problems within
more vulnerable communities. These include job and wealth creation, food and
water security, energy and environmental conservation as well as skills
development.
The conference will also serve as a platform for delegates to share
experiences and identify strategies to contribute towards promoting innovative
approaches and means of technology transfer and co-operation in Africa.
The conference is the first of its kind to take place in Africa. Over 140
international speakers and 90 local speakers representing policy makers, SMME
development agencies, entrepreneurs, technology managers and skills development
experts have confirmed attendance.
Enquiries:
Kristin Klose
Director: Communication
Department of Science and Technology
Cell: 082902 9503
E-mail: Kristin.klose@dst.gov.za
Tshepo Motloung
Department of Science and Technology
Manager: Technology Diffusion Programme
Cell: 082 944 0010
Eddie Makgoka
Tshumisano Trust Operations Manager
Cell: 083 657 9565
Issued by: Department of Science and Technology
7 June 2006
