Annual Symposium of the Science Councils and Statutory Bodies Sector of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)
The NSTF, as the largest and most prominent not-for-profit stakeholder body representing over 100 science, engineering, technology and innovation organisations in South Africa, hosts a Symposium every year since 2009 where statutory research councils present and compare their work with regards to a particular cross-cutting topic.
The focus of the Symposium this year is on: Green Technologies, Innovations and Collaborations
Programme and Symposium Themes
- Overview of Green Technology Policy Landscape
- Green Technologies within Science Councils
- Policy Advice on Green Technologies
- Funding Available for Green Technology Research and Development
- Business Groups in Green Technologies
Call for Abstracts for a Poster Presentation
We invite stakeholders and role-players in Green Technologies to submit their innovations, inventions or discoveries for display. These can be presented in the form of a poster, or a poster and a product. Register your intent to exhibit online by no later than 12 September 2012 by submitting a short summary of the theme and description of the poster with the actual size of the poster to be displayed for consideration and inclusion in the programme to Mr Steve Mafokoane, Committees Secretary at enquiries@nstf.co.za or call him on +27 12 841 3987/4520.
Please be aware that there is no space for excessive sizes. Presenters are requested to make several A4 copies of their posters for hand-outs for delegates.
Breakaway sessions
Breakaways have been grouped as follows and will aim to generate constructive feedback on the themes mentioned above, which will be captured and used to lobby government and key role-players in Green Technologies:
- Energy
- Innovation
- Environment & Water
Background on past Symposiums and the NSTF
Previous Symposium topics:
- ‘How the Science Councils and Statutory Bodies address the National Priorities as outlined by the President of South Africa.’ (2009)
- ‘Commercialisation of research outputs’ - challenges and success stories of the Science Councils (2010)
- ‘Collaborations of Science Councils with Industry and Higher Education around Commercialisation’ (2011)
The NSTF is a stakeholder forum for organisations, institutions, councils and companies, who have a strong interest in science, engineering, technology and innovation. The NSTF arranges platforms for discussion and debate, and engagement with government policy, as its main mandate. The NSTF represents more than 100 such organisations.
Registration Information
- Member Organisations = Attendance, refreshments and lunch are free of charge for NSTF Member organisations - see the list of member organisations on the website or enquire from the NSTF office. There is no limit on the number of individuals from each member organization.
- Non-Member Organisations = Attendance is open for anyone interested but non-members of the Forum are charged R1000.00 (excl VAT) registration fee which includes attendance, documentation relating to the meeting, conference stationery, refreshments and lunch. OR non-member organisations are invited to become members at a nominal annual membership fee and then participate in NSTF events free of charge throughout the year. Apply for membership online on www.nstf.org.za BEFORE the meeting date to attend as a member organisation!
Please note that if you do not RSVP, the NSTF cannot be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of programmes. Communications are sent only via e-mail or through notifications on the NSTF website – www.nstf.org.za
We invite you to join us for lunch and use the opportunity for further discussion and networking. Attendance is open for anyone interested. Please feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues. To reserve your seat and for catering purposes, it is however essential for all to book. |
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF), established in 1995, is a broadly-representative stakeholder body for all Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) organisations in South Africa, which seeks to influence policy formulation and delivery.
The NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards are unique in SA, recognising the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups to SETI and therefore afford an opportunity for recognition and celebration of all practicing scientists, engineers and technologists across the system of innovation. The ‘Brilliants Programme’ of the NSTF hosts certain achievers in Science and Mathematics in the School System at the Awards Gala Dinner, and recognises and rewards them in various ways.
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