• Science transforming society

    Igniting conversations about how science, technology and innovation is changing society.

  • Shaping humanity

    Igniting conversations about how social sciences shape our human experiences and behaviours to improve the quality of life for all human beings.

  • Preparing people for the knowledge economy

    Igniting conversations focusing on what is required individually and collectively to succeed in the knowledge economy.

  • Innovation shaping the industry of tomorrow

    Igniting conversations about the exponential pace of progress in science, technology and innovation.

  • Open science and open innovation for Africa’s development

    Igniting conversations highlighting scientific and innovation collaboration.

  • A better world

    Igniting conversations about sustainable solutions to global challenges.

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8–9 December 2016, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa

The Science Forum South Africa is inspired by events such as ESOF, AAAS and the Japan Agora. Eager to build on the success of the first Forum (held in December 2015), the second Forum will again serve as a large, open, public platform for debating the science and society interface.

International

Our event is international, reflected by the participation of speakers and attendees from a diverse range of countries, especially from Africa.

ENTICING

We offer an “enticing” conference programme comprising several parallel sessions, addressing a diverse range of science and science policy orientated themes.

Diverse

Our participants are diverse, comprising scientists, students, public and private sector representatives as well as civil society constituents.

Public input

Our conference programme enables public input through a competitive call for proposals for the organisation of sessions.

The theme for the Science Forum South Africa 2016 is Ignite Conversations about Science.

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Key characteristics of Science Forum South Africa 2016 (SFSA2016) will include:

  • A provocative and stimulating forum programme comprising several parallel sessions, addressing a diverse range of science and science policy orientated themes;
  • A rich diversity in the background of participants, comprising scientists, students, public and private sector representatives as well as civil society constituents;
  • A forum programme not only compiled “top-down” by the organisers but also enabling public input through a competitive call for proposals for the organisation of sessions; and
  • A strong international dimension to the event, reflected by the participation of speakers and attendees from a diverse range of countries, especially from Africa.