{"id":1906,"date":"2025-05-08T18:11:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/?page_id=1906"},"modified":"2026-07-13T18:39:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:39:41","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/?page_id=1906","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1906\" class=\"elementor elementor-1906\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e27f870 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e27f870\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf0ab0a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf0ab0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b36b012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b36b012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">All Events<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b62f0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b62f0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Orange-Dash-r5ifuhjfc8dp071mi4vinee2slogwci0r42iio3g2w.png\" title=\"Orange Dash\" alt=\"Orange Dash\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d71a244 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d71a244\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stay informed about upcoming conferences, workshops, webinars and other events hosted by the National Advisory Council on Innovation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad75b79 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ad75b79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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AFRICAN\r\nBIOECONOMY SECTOR<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccdZoom<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">The National Advisory Council on Innovation's latest audit of the South African\r\nbioeconomy sector report evaluates the progress of the sector since the launch\r\nof the South African Bio-economy Strategy in 2014.\r\nThe indicators used in the audit examine growth, employment, export and\r\ninvestment measures, as well as innovation. The report is meant to assist the\r\nDepartment of Science, Technology and Innovation and the entire national system\r\nof innovation to identify key systemic barriers and enablers to the growth of the\r\nSouth African bioeconomy sector. It also provides evidence to inform policy and\r\nstrategic interventions to advance the sector.\r\nStakeholders from government, academia, industry, science councils, civil society\r\nand international partners will reflect on the audit's findings, share perspectives,\r\nand identify practical actions to accelerate the bioeconomy sector in South Africa.<\/p>\r\n               <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\" class=\"event-registration\">Register<\/a>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> \r\n   \r\n        <!--Card 2-->\r\n        <div class=\"event-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"event-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/invitation.png');\">\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"report-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"report-date\">17 July, 2026<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"report-title\">Facing the facts: Women's Participation in the National System of Innovation<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccdZoom<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">The roundtable discussion will provide an opportunity for stakeholders from government, academia, industry, science councils and civil society to reflect on the report's findings, share perspectives, and identify practical actions to accelerate transformation and strengthen diversity and inclusion across the NSI.<\/p>\r\n               <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/dst-gov-za.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_rS3chwUgTBiWoGgMeXmTcQ\" class=\"event-registration\">Register<\/a>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>     \r\n        \r\n        \r\n          <!--Card 2-->\r\n        <div class=\"event-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"event-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invitation_-Launch-of-National-Science_-Month-2026-002-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n               \r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"report-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"report-date\">1 - 31 July, 2026<\/div>\r\n           <h3 class=\"report-title\">National Science Month 2026<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccd Vaal University of Technology, Sebokeng Campus<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">Science, technology and innovation are for everyone!\r\n\r\nNational Science Month, an expansion of National Science Week, gives individuals and institutions a focused opportunity to interest South Africans in science, technology and innovation and show how they affect our lives.\r\n\r\nWe are calling everyone \u2013 science councils, industry, universities, schools, TVET colleges, and government departments from across the country \u2013 to join us and demonstrate their connection to science, technology and innovation. ...<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasta.ac.za\/national-science-month\/\" class=\"event-registration\">More Info<\/a>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n       \r\n\r\n                \r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7404ffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7404ffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Previous Events<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b35be3 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url('https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SAVE-THE-DATE_A5-1.jpg');\">\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"report-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"report-date\">18 to 19 June, 2026<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"report-title\">National Policy Dialogue on industrialisation through innovation<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccd Radisson Hotel and Convention Center OR Tambo<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">The Dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, academia, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development partners and regional institutions from South Africa and the African continent to explore how science, technology and innovation can be leveraged to drive re-industrialisation, economic transformation and inclusive growth.<\/p>\r\n               <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a 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Specifically, the session will:\r\n\r\ni\r\nShare the key findings from the STIK Cooperation Report with a broad audience of stakeholders.\r\nii\r\nFacilitate discussions among senior stakeholders on policy-level issues arising from the report.\r\niii\r\nIdentify strategic goals and policy tools that serve as effective levers in bilateral collaboration between Canada and South Africa.\r\niv\r\nExplore how the relationship can advance shared goals in science diplomacy and inclusive innovation. ...<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/253072807198564\" class=\"event-registration\">View Recap<\/a>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n          <!--Card 2-->\r\n        <div class=\"event-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"event-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Invitation1.jpg');\">\r\n               \r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"report-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"report-date\">November 24, 2025<\/div>\r\n           <h3 class=\"report-title\">Strengthening Science, Technology & Innovation Meassures in South Africa<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccd CSIR International Convention Center<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">This session, organised by the National Advisory Council on Innovation, will focus on leveraging science, technology and innovation measures to diagnose systemic challenges, and identify stategic interventions that will Strengthen South Africa's national system of innovation ans enable it to respond better to national ...<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/253072807198564\" class=\"event-registration\">View Recap<\/a>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!--Card 1-->\r\n        <div class=\"event-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"event-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Seminar-Honouring-the-Legacy-of-Professor-David-Kaplan-scaled.jpg\"<\/div>\r\n        \r\n                <span class=\"report-tag\"<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"report-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"report-date\">19 February, 2026<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"report-title\">Seminar Honouring Prof E David Kaplan<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccd CSIR Conversion Center<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">The seminar will include reflections on his contribution to the national system of innovation and development in South Africa, including science, technology and innovation policy and industrial development, and engagement on current and emerging policy challenges facing South Africa\u2019s development trajectory.       <\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"event-footer\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mRBVn-FcdWM&t=5233s\" class=\"event-registration\">View Recap<\/a>\r\n                     \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Card 2-->\r\n        <div class=\"event-card<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!--Card 3-->\r\n        <div class=\"event-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"event-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.naci.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nac.png');\">\r\n                 <span class=\"report-tag\">Webinar<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"report-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"report-date\">October 08, 2025<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"report-title\">Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"event-location\"><u>\ud83d\udccd Virtual<\/u><\/div>\r\n                <p class=\"event-description\">Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation in the National System of Innovation. Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation in the National System of Innovation. 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Upcoming Events 28 July, 2026 WORKSHOP ON THE 2026 AUDIT OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN BIOECONOMY SECTOR \ud83d\udccdZoom The National Advisory Council on Innovation&#8217;s latest audit of the South African bioeconomy sector report evaluates the progress of the sector since the launch of the South African Bio-economy Strategy in 2014. The indicators used in the audit examine growth, employment, export and investment measures, as well as innovation. The report is meant to assist the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the entire national system of innovation to identify key systemic barriers and enablers to the growth of the South African bioeconomy sector. It also provides evidence to inform policy and strategic interventions to advance the sector. Stakeholders from government, academia, industry, science councils, civil society and international partners will reflect on the audit&#8217;s findings, share perspectives, and identify practical actions to accelerate the bioeconomy sector in South Africa. Register 17 July, 2026 Facing the facts: Women&#8217;s Participation in the National System of Innovation \ud83d\udccdZoom The roundtable discussion will provide an opportunity for stakeholders from government, academia, industry, science councils and civil society to reflect on the report&#8217;s findings, share perspectives, and identify practical actions to accelerate transformation and strengthen diversity and inclusion across the NSI. Register 1 &#8211; 31 July, 2026 National Science Month 2026 \ud83d\udccd Vaal University of Technology, Sebokeng Campus Science, technology and innovation are for everyone! National Science Month, an expansion of National Science Week, gives individuals and institutions a focused opportunity to interest South Africans in science, technology and innovation and show how they affect our lives. We are calling everyone \u2013 science councils, industry, universities, schools, TVET colleges, and government departments from across the country \u2013 to join us and demonstrate their connection to science, technology and innovation. &#8230; More Info Previous Events 18 to 19 June, 2026 National Policy Dialogue on industrialisation through innovation \ud83d\udccd Radisson Hotel and Convention Center OR Tambo The Dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, academia, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development partners and regional institutions from South Africa and the African continent to explore how science, technology and innovation can be leveraged to drive re-industrialisation, economic transformation and inclusive growth. View Recap 27 May , 2026 Canada &#8211; South Africa STI Policy Dialogue \ud83d\udccd Teams This high-level virtual session brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and researchers to reflect on the STIK Report and chart a course for what comes next. Specifically, the session will: i Share the key findings from the STIK Cooperation Report with a broad audience of stakeholders. ii Facilitate discussions among senior stakeholders on policy-level issues arising from the report. iii Identify strategic goals and policy tools that serve as effective levers in bilateral collaboration between Canada and South Africa. iv Explore how the relationship can advance shared goals in science diplomacy and inclusive innovation. &#8230; View Recap November 24, 2025 Strengthening Science, Technology &#038; Innovation Meassures in South Africa \ud83d\udccd CSIR International Convention Center This session, organised by the National Advisory Council on Innovation, will focus on leveraging science, technology and innovation measures to diagnose systemic challenges, and identify stategic interventions that will Strengthen South Africa&#8217;s national system of innovation ans enable it to respond better to national &#8230; View Recap 19 February, 2026 Seminar Honouring Prof E David Kaplan \ud83d\udccd CSIR Conversion Center The seminar will include reflections on his contribution to the national system of innovation and development in South Africa, including science, technology and innovation policy and industrial development, and engagement on current and emerging policy challenges facing South Africa\u2019s development trajectory. View Recap Webinar October 08, 2025 Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation \ud83d\udccd Virtual Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation in the National System of Innovation. Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation in the National System of Innovation. Roundtable on Baseline and Diagnostic Evaluation of Transformation in the National System of Innovation View Recap More Details \u2192 Seminar February 26, 2025 Background on biotechnology audits in South Africa \ud83d\udccd O.R Tambo Conference Centre NACI will be hosting a Seminar on Transformative Investment: New Rules for Investing in Sustainability Transitions on 26 February. NACI will be hosting a Seminar on Transformative Investment: New Rules for Investing in Sustainability Transitions on 26 February. 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