The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will address the inaugural Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Public Lecture.
The lecture is hosted by the ST&I Business Forum, a business policy advocacy organisation dedicated to promoting inclusive economic growth through science and technology.
It also seeks to drive industrial innovation as a powerful catalyst for urban development and re-industrialisation.
This landmark public lecture is designed to achieve the following:
- Offer a platform that transcends academic institutions, making scientific knowledge accessible to all citizens.
- Create an engaging space for experts to share insights, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire new ideas among diverse audiences.
- Serve as a unifying force in STI-related matters, ensuring that innovative ideas translate directly into real-world policy implementation.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Time: 17:00 to 20:00
Venue: Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni
Media RSVP:
Mr Veli Mbele
Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson to the Minister
Cell: 064 615 0644
E-mail: Veli.Mbele@dsti.gov.za
Event enquiries:
Ms Busiswa Gqasana
Outreach Officer for the Minister
Cell: 078 989 1150
E-mail: Busiswa.Gqasana@dsti.gov.za
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