Advanced technologies to be showcased at the South Africa-China Exhibition
Experience the world of drones, robotics, high-tech medicine and much more during the South Africa-China Exhibition taking place at the Sandton International Convention Centre from 13 to15 October.
Chinese and South African high-tech companies will showcase advanced new technologies in the life sciences, new energy, environmental protection, electronic information, communication and automation technologies, as well as equipment manufacturing.
The three-day event will also feature research and development topics that will be discussed during panel discussions and parallel sessions.
The exhibition will create a platform for South African and Chinese science councils and industry players to exchange information on new technological trends and foster collaborative linkages.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has enjoyed good relations with China's Ministry of Science and Technology since South Africa signed a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement with China in March 1999.
The Director-General of the DST, Dr Phil Mjwara, the Vice Minister of Science and Technology of China, Mr HOU Jianguo, the Ambassador of China to South Africa, Mr Tian Xuejun, and the Chief Director, East Africa and Oceania, Ambassador Manelisi Genge, will address the opening session of the event.
All media are invited to attend the opening session and lecture as follows:
Event: Opening session
Date: 13 October 2016
Time: 9h00 – 11h00
Event: Lecture on collaborative openness and tolerance, and stimulating innovation and entrepreneurship
Date: 13 October 2016
Time: 18h00 – 19h00
Venue: Committee Room 5, Sandton International Convention Centre
For media attendance and interviews, please contact:
Zama Mthethwa
Tel: 012 843 6781
Cell: 082 808 3956
E-mail: zama.mthethwa@dst.gov.za
David Mandaha
Tel: 012 843 6806
Cell: 072 126 8910
E-mail: david.mandaha@dst.gov.za
