IST-Africa 2023 Conference

31 May - 02 June 2023, Tshwane, South Africa

Programme

IST-Africa 2023 Agenda


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Updated: 2023-02-20 16:43:27

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Day 3: 02 June 2023

09:00
09:00
Session 9a: Horizon Europe - Opportunities within the SA-EU STI Cooperation
Chair: Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Welcome
Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Horizon Europe Framework Programme
Piero Venturi, EU Delegation to AUC, Ethiopia
Horizon Europe Programme Work Programme and SA Priorities - Digital Industry
Zaaid du Toit, CSIR, South Africa
ESASTAP - DSI Support Instruments
Karabo Mphogo, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Q&A and Closure
Vinny Pillay, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
09:00
Session 9b: Digital Skills
Chair: Takalani Nemaungani, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa
Digital Skills for the Future of Work
Darelle van Greunen, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
The Role of Data Literacy in the context of Digital Skills - DIRISA's Human Capital Development Roadmap
Nobubele Shozi, Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA), South Africa
Technology for a more Resilient South Africa
Sandiso Sibisi, COOi Studios, South Africa
Towards Sustainable HPC Workforce Development in Africa and Beyond
Bryan Johnston, CSIR, South Africa
09:00
Session 9c: ICT-enabled Entrepreneurship
Chair: Obakeng Hlatshwayo, South African Affiliate C4IR Centre, South Africa
Assessing Kenya’s Technology Innovation Ecosystem Towards Digital Entrepreneurship Success
Lorna Mutegi, University of Cape Town, Kenya
Accelerating Digital Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Building Sustainable Tech Start-ups Ecosystem
Bongekile Filana, ICT Youth Council, South Africa
Monetizing the Digital World Era for the Benefit of the Underserved
Kenny Mziza, Afriko Holdings Pty Limited, South Africa
Building Trust-based Dynamic IT Capabilities: The Case of a State-owned Enterprise in South Africa
Nosipho Mubaiwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa
10:30
Coffee Break : Coffee Break & Networking
11:00
11:00
Closing Plenary 10: ICT Collaboration as a Driving Force for International and Regional Partnership Modalities
Chair: Rasigan Maharajh, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Panellists include:

Nadege Hopman, Deputy Head of Regional Representation, Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean, European Investment Bank, South Africa

Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources, Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa

Michelle Constant, Chief Executive Officer, American Chamber of Commerce, South Africa

Matsi Modise, Board Chair, TIA, South Africa

Abongile Mashele, Senior Manager: Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google, South Africa

12:30
Lunch : Lunch
14:00

Disclaimer: This is the Advance Programme, which is subject to change. The Final Programme will be published in March, following receipt of all final papers.

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To print the full programme, click Printable Version

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