Science and Technology hosts Youth Indaba in Pretoria, 9 Jun

07 Jun 2017

Department of Science and Technology organises Indaba for youth in innovation

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will host for the first time an Indaba in Pretoria on Friday, 9 June, organised to find ways to create economic opportunities for youth through science, technology and innovation in South Africa.

The two-day event to be attended by over 300 youths from around the country, targets young entrepreneurs, grassroots innovators, captains of industry and youth in higher education.

To be held under the theme “Creating opportunities for youth through science, technology and innovation - Nothing about the youth, for the youth without the youth", the Indaba will provide a platform young people to share ideas and to also seek funding from government and the private sector.

Minister Pandor will open the Indaba, which will also be attended by interest groups from various sectors in the country, including business, research and policy development.

The media are invited as follows:

Date: Friday, 9 June 2017
Time: 8h30 for 9h00
Venue: CISR International Convention Centre, Pretoria

Day one:

Date: 9 June 2017
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre

Round-table discussion: Creating economic opportunities for youth through STI

8h00-9h00

Ms Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology.
Mr Thapelo Maleke, the President of the South African Youth Chamber of Commerce.
Mr Thulani Tshefuta, President of the South African Youth Council.
Ms Bridget Evans, Director of the SAB Foundation.
Mr Khathutshelo Ramokumba, CEO of the National Youth Development Agency.

Opening ceremony

9h00-10h30

Parallel sessions

11h00-16h00