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Swiss Business Delegation Visit to Stellenbosch & Launch of Stellenbosch Innovation District
A Swiss business delegation led by the state president of Geneva, will be making a special visit to Stellenbosch town on October 26th 2012. Their interests will be in conducting business, research and making institutional connections for investment and joint venture opportunities with South Africa and Stellenbosch. Their aims are to better understand the economic landscape, and they show interest in our developmental goals and challenges. You are cordially invited to attend this networking event, which will also host some of our local experts plus an exciting introduction and launch of the Stellenbosch Innovation District project.
Focus: Green Economy, CleanTech, Agro-processing, ICT & Finance
Hosts: Hosted by Stellenbosch University, Municipality and Business
Venue: Stellenbosch Municipality Council Chambers, 16 Plein Street, Stellenbosch
R.S.V.P: There are limited places available, please reserve a seat by e-mailing pieter@sustnet.com by the 23rd of October 2012.
NB: Please request a list of visiting delegates and company profiles if required.
Programme for Friday 26th October | |
9:00 Welcome & Response of the Swiss Delegation | Rector of University of Stellenbosch Professor Russel Botma State President of Geneva State President. Unger |
9:15 Keynote Address | The Innovation landscape of South Africa Minister Derek Hannekom Honorable Minister of Science & Technology |
9:45 Presentation 1 | Developing Appropriate Technologies for African Markets Professor Alan Brent School of Public Leadership, Sustainability Institute, Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies |
10:15 | Coffee/Tea & Networking with local business owners in Stellenbosch and surrounding region |
10:45 Presentation 2 | The Stellenbosch Innovation District Pieter van Heyningen Stellenbosch Innovation District Project Manager, School of Public Leadership |
11:15 Closing Address | The Future of the Western Cape as the Green Province Premier Helen Zille |
11:45 Thanks | Networking & Discussions Clr. Pietman Retief |
12:30 | Swiss Delegation Departs |