The Department of Science and Technology will host the inaugural Science Forum South Africa from 8 to 9 December 2015. It also showcase Africa’s capacity to do groundbreaking research, development and innovation which hardly features in national debates.
The forum brings together scientists, industry leaders, students and civil society from our country and continent, and all over the world, on a platform to debate the interface between science, development and society.
Under the theme "Igniting conversations about science", the Science Forum's programme comprises several parallel sessions with a special focus on how research and innovation can best be harnessed for the continent's growth and development.
The Science Forum will also feature the first South African Science Diplomacy Awards, to celebrate partnerships that have made a significant contribution towards making the world a better place.
There will be delegates from more than 45 countries and a number of multilateral organisations, including leaders such as Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Prof. Sir Peter Gluckman (Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, and founding co-chair of the International Network for Science Advice).
Media are invited to the event, which is scheduled as follows:
Date: 8 to 9 December
Time: 8h30 for 9h00
Venue: CSIR Convention Centre, Pretoria
For media confirmation, contact:
Veronica Mohapeloa
Cell: 082 882 3818
David Mandaha
Cell: 072 126 8910
E-mail: David.Mandaha@dst.gov.za
Enquiries:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Cell: 082 566 0446
