The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services Dr Siyabonga Cwele will address the GovTech 2O16 Conference and then later, the Integrated ICT Policy White Paper Symposium on 31 October 2016. Both events will be held in Midrand.
The GovTech Conference is in its 11th year and the 2016 theme is ICT For Development, Access and Growth. The conference is hosted by SITA and brings together senior representatives of national, provincial and some local governments, the private sector, including emerging businesses.
The Gauteng Premier Mr David Makhura is scheduled to lead the Provincial Government’s participation at the conference.
The Integrated ICT Policy White Paper Policy Symposium seeks to deepen the debate on the ICT White Paper that was approved by Cabinet in September 2016. It brings together policy makers, organised business and organised labour.
Both engagements are aligned to the growing importance that the Government attached to access and use of internet to improve service delivery and the empowerment of citizens.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Details of the event are as follows:
Event: GovTech 2016
Date: 31 October 2016
Time: 09:40 – Premier Makhura
10:00 – Minister Cwele
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
19 Richards Drive, Midrand
Event: Integrated ICT Policy White Paper Symposium
Date: 31 October 2016
Time: 11:50 – Minister Cwele
Venue: Midrand Convention Centre
661 Pendulum Road, Midrand
For confirmation and interview requests please contact:
Siya Qoza
E-mail: siya@dtps.gov.za
Cell: 082 898 1657
