Women Pushing Boundaries in Science and Technology

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IBM Research SA and IEEE Women in Engineering SA present a one-day conference themed "Women Pushing Boundaries in Science and Technology." 

We invite women in Science, Technology, and Engineering - including senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and early to mid-stage professionals, academics, and entrepreneurs. 
 
Through presentations, dialogue and interactive sessions, attendees will be exposed to the latest advances in technology, practical strategies on how to remain relevant in the field, while maintaining a healthy balance between work, family and personal wellness.
 
The agenda includes technical talks, panel discussions and engaging sessions led by South African women leaders in Science and Technology.
 
Panelists and Keynote Speakers:
  • Karen Bartleson, President and CEO of IEEE
  • Prof. Sonali Das, Principal Scientist at CSIR
  • Dr. Thuli N. Khumalo, Chief Director: Air Quality Management at the Department of Environmental Affairs
  • Dr. Ramatsela Masango: PhD in Nuclear Physics, CTO of Mzesi Holdings
  • Ria Pinto, Director - Enterprise & Commercial at IBM South Africa
  • Debbie Rogers, Managing Director of Praekelt.org
  • Palesa Sibeko, Co-Founder and Director of Inquisition, SiGNL and Girls Invent Tomorrow
  • Bhavya Rama - Equity Equivalence Investment Programme (EEIP) Executive at IBM South Africa

Technical Presenters:

  • Yetunde Dada, Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineer, Mixed Reality Entrepreneur, MBA Candidate at Oxford University
  • Dorcas Lekganyane, DNA Barcoding Researcher at the African Center for DNA Barcoding
  • Nyalleng Moorosi, Senior Data Science Researcher at CSIR
  • Mmabatho Mokiti, Founder and CEO, Mathemaniacs and DreamGirls SA
  • Waheeda Saib, Quantum Computing Scientist at IBM Research Africa

 

Please be advised that there are limited spaces, and final confirmation of attendance will be sent by October 24th.


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  • Date: 28 Oct 2017
  • Time: 07:00 AM UTC to 02:00 PM UTC
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  • 41 Juta St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • South Africa 2001
  • Building: IBM Research Lab Braamfontein
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  • Contact Event Host

  • Maletsabisa Molapo (Email: Maletsabisa.Molapo@ibm.com)

    Gciniwe Dlamini (Email: gciniwe.dlamini@za.ibm.com)

    Waheeda Saib (Email: wsaib@za.ibm.com)

  • Co-sponsored by IBM South Africa
  • Starts 08 October 2017 10:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 26 October 2017 09:55 PM UTC
  • 0 in-person spaces left!
  • No Admission Charge