Science Forum South Africa
The Science Forum South Africa 2024 will take place from 4 to 6 December at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa.
The Forum is proudly co-hosted by the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) initiative. The SDCfA promotes science collaboration across Africa and beyond towards leveraging and connecting technology innovation with humanity. Collaboration that embeds a culture of learning – underpinned by sound governance.
The theme for the Forum is Igniting Conversations about Science – Innovation and Science for Humanity.
The objective of the Forum is to ignite vibrant discussion on the role of science in society, between all stakeholders, the scientific community, government, industry and civil society at large.
The Forum programme will comprise of opening and closing plenaries igniting conversations and discussions by and involving leading South African and international scientists, experts and thought leaders.
The SFSA 2024 brings an additional full day of panel discussions to add on the traditional one day and half of sessions. The panel discussions are structured under the following tracks:
- Youth in science technology and innovation (STI) and Africa;
- Science, technology and innovation partnerships in G20;
- Bridging science and economic diplomacy in policymaking;
- Shaping innovation – Powering the future industries;
- Global science for humanity – Agriculture, health, climate change, just transition;
- Bringing science communication and science journalism together.
An exhibition will also be hosted at the SFSA 2024, with key institutions and partners of the National System of Innovation and international exhibitors.
A series of side events in the lead-up to the SFSA will be convened from 2 to 3 December 2024.
Key objectives
- To create a platform for a vibrant debate on the role of science, technology and innovation in society;
- To promote international science, technology and innovation partnerships; and
- To create a platform for key science, technology and innovation actors, including senior government leaders, academics, scientists, industry, civil society, and students to interact.
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