University of the Western CapeAfricanBrains is pleased to announce that joining the University of the Western Cape, (co-hosts of the Innovation Africa Summit in Cape Town this October), are the following 6 South African Universities:

  • University of Cape Town
  • University of the Free State
  • University of Pretoria
  • University of South Africa
  • Durban University of Technology
  • Vaal University of Technology

More universities are due to confirm their attendance in the coming weeks.

Various representative of each of these establishments, including Principals, Vice-Principals and Heads of Department will host their own round tables and be available for the pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings during the 2 afternoons of the summit.

Some of the topics on which we will be focussing include:

  • University and college equipment procurement
  • ICT for education
  • E-skills and developing the knowledge economy
  • Embedding technology within teaching & learning
  • Equipment supplies for laboratories and workshops
  • E-learning, M-learning and electronic publishing
  • Virtual universities and distance learning
  • Pedagogy for science and mathematics teaching

This follows on from last week’s news in which we confirmed ministerial attendance so far. Along with participation from various South Africa ministries the following 10 visiting ministers will be attending and also hosting their own round tables for pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings:-

  • Nigeria Minister of State for Education, Hon. Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
  • Zimbabwe Minister of Education, Hon. David Coltart
  • Zambia Minister of Education, Hon. John Phiri
  • Kenya Minister of Education, Hon. Mitulu Kilonzo
  • Malawi Minister of Education, Science & Technology, Hon. Eunice Kazembe
  • Swaziland Minister of ICT, Hon. Winne Magagula
  • Swaziland Minister of Education & Training, Hon. Wilson Ntshangase
  • Burundi Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Hon Dr Julien Nimubona
  • Tanzania Ministry of Education & Vocational Training, Hon. Dr Shukuru Kawambwa
  • Ethiopia Minister of Education H.E. Ato Demeke Mekonnen

Do you represent a company or organisation in sub-Saharan Africa specialising in products or services in the education, ICT, science, technology and research sectors? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend the summit either as a delegate or a corporate sponsor. Please register your interest by visiting www.africanbrains.net/ia/register

Matt Toplis (9 Posts)

Matt Toplis is one of the co-founders of AfricanBrains.


 

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