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SUMMARY:4th Africa-Europe Science Collaboration Forum, Brussels, 22-24 April 2024
DESCRIPTION:\nThe 4th AERAP Africa-Europe Science Collaboration Forum, set to take place from April 22 to 24, 2024, embodies the spirit of the European Union’s Science and Development agendas and the collaborative ethos of the Team Europe initiative. This Forum is poised to serve as a dynamic platform, emphasising the critical role of science and digital innovation in shaping EU policies towards Africa and placing African scientific leadership at the centre of these, mirroring the synergistic approach that Team Europe champions. By fostering deeper engagements with policymakers and amplifying the impacts of scientific endeavours, the Forum seeks to enhance the inclusion of African stakeholders with European counterparts through strategic collaborations in science and innovation.\nThe Forum’s core objective is leveraging digital technologies to extend the scope of scientific collaboration and ensure inclusive participation across Africa. The agenda includes discussions on significant policy frameworks and strategic plans, such as the AU-EU Innovation Agenda, the AUC Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030), the EU Comprehensive Strategy with Africa, and key programmes and instruments, including Horizon Europe, FP10 and the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI). These dialogues aim to bolster sustainable development, healthcare, biodiversity, and digital advancements, resonating with the collaborative and unified approach foundational to Team Europe.\nThe Forum’s alignment with the broader EU Development Agenda underscores a commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa, aligning with global development goals and the UN SDGs. It will explore various topics, from Astronomy to ICT and Environmental Sustainability, emphasising the intersection of science, education, and digital innovation funding. This comprehensive coverage will facilitate crucial policy insights, enhancing the Forum’s contribution to the Africa-EU partnership.\nMoreover, the Forum will explore the implications of new regulatory measures in areas like AI, data protection and medical device governance, reflecting on their impact on Africa’s scientific landscape and collaborative ventures with the EU. By integrating viewpoints from global organisations such as the UN, the Forum aims to provide a holistic perspective on science, ensuring alignment with the global development agenda and reinforcing the EU’s commitment to working collaboratively for greater impact and effectiveness in international cooperation and development.\nProgramme\nMonday, 22 April 2024\nLocation: Embassy of South Africa, Rue Montoyer 19, 1000 Brussels\n10h00           Opening Session: The Vision for Africa: Realizing Our Potential through Scientific Advancement\n\nEudy Mabuza – Senior Science and Innovation Representative (SSIR) Brussels, South Africa\nMarleen Temmermens – Agha Khan University, Kenya\nMuhammad Sharif – Advisor Science and Technology, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Morocco\nLise Korsten – President, African Academy of Sciences (AAS)\nPetronella Chaminuka – Agricultural Research Council, South Africa\nSampson Mamphweli – Head Energy Secretariat, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)\nGlenda Grey – South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)\nDeclan Kirrane – Africa-Europe Science Collaboration and Innovation Platform (AERAP)\n\n\n12h00           Session One: Science Capacity Building\n\nPawel Swieboda – Open database of neuroscience data, computational models and software tools for researchers, clinicians, scientists and students, NeuroCentury / ICFG / Brain Capital Alliance\nSubhalakshmi Sharma – EU Infrastructure for Promoting Metrology in Food and Nutrition (Metro Food)\nRizwana Mia – South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)\nDeclan Kirrane – Africa-Europe Science Collaboration and Innovation Platform (AERAP)\n\n13h30           Networking Lunch\n15h00           Roundtable with Science Europe\nLocation: Rue de la Science 14, 1040 Brussels\nHosted by: Lidia Borrell-Damian – Secretary-General, Science Europe\nParticipants:\n\nEudy Mabuza – Department of Science and Innovation, Brussels, South Africa\nAnita Mnisi – Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa\nThandi Mgwebi – National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa\nLise Korsten – African Academy of Sciences (AAS)\nGlenda Grey – South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)\nLiesl Zuhlke – South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)\nRizwana Mia – South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)\nMuhammad Sharif – Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Morocco\nMarleen Temmermens – Agha Khan Universuty, Kenya\nSampson Mamphweli – South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)\nLethabo Manamela – South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)\nMapula Mahlangu – South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)\nKamogelo Maaka – South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)\nDeclan Kirrane – Africa-Europe Science Collaboration and Innovation Platform (AERAP)\nPetronella Chaminuka – Agriculture Research Council (ARC), South Africa\n\n17h30            Conclusion\n\nTuesday, 23 April 2024\nLocation: Embassy of South Africa, Rue Montoyer 19, 1000 Brussels\n\n09h00           Session Two: European Research Area (ERA) Forum Subgroup on the Global Approach,\n\nEudy Mabuza – Department of Science and Innovation, Brussels, South Africa\nAxel Leisenberg – Subgroup Co-Chair, French Ministry for Higher Education and Research\nThandi Mgwebi – National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa\n\n10h30           Thematic Session 1: Africa and the EU Global Health Strategy\n\n\n\n\nJana Pavlic-Zupanc – Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC), Austria\nRizwana Mia – South Africa Medical Research Council\nKurt Zatloukal – Medical University Graz, Austria\nAmalia Irina Vlad – DG International Partnerships, European Commission\n\n\n\n\n12h30            Lunch break\n14h30            Thematic Session 2: Data and AI Regulation: implications for Africa\n\nRose Mosero – Office of the Data Commissioner, Kenya\nVukosi Marivate – University of Pretoria, South Africa\nRizwana Mia – South African Medical Research Council\nBrandon Izak Samuel van der Ventel – Stellenbosch University, South Africa\nOsden Jokonya – University of Western Cape, South Africa\n\n16h00           Thematic Session 3: Green Transition: Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Security\n\nPetronella Chaminuka – Agricultural Research Council, South Africa\nDaniel Adeniyi – European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), Belgium\nGiulia Campodonico – European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), Soil Health Living Labs\n\n17h30            Conclusion\n19h00           AERAP Networking Dinner (by invitation only)\nHosted by the South African Embassy and National Research Foundation, South Africa\n\nWednesday, 24 April 2024\nLocation: Embassy of South Africa, Rue Montoyer 19, 1000 Brussels\n09h00          Thematic Session 4: Connecting the dots: Enabling Africa-Europe collaboration in digital health\n\nKarolina Mackiewicz – ECH Alliance\nJean-Marie Habarugira – Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking\nRizwana Mia – South African Medical Research Council\nInnocent Chiboma – Ministry of Health, Zambia\nAndrzej Dabkowski – Africa-Europe Foundation\nAmit Thakker – Africa Health Business\nJustina Bieliauskaite – European Digital SMEs Association\nFelix Sukums – Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, Tanzania Health Informatics Association\nSilvi Serreqi – Project Adviser, European Commission\nArtur Serra – i2cat Foundation and European Networks of Living Labs\n\n10h30            Connecting Global Priorities: How to Build a Sustainable Long-term African-European Partnership for Renewable Energies?\n\nSigfried Tivana – Department of Science and Technology, South Africa\nTanja Woronowicz – DLR Projektträger\nIsayvani Naicker – Director of Evidence and Insights\nLéonard LÉVÊQUE – LGI Sustainable Innovation, EU-project LEAP-RE\nRobert Burmanjer – Senior Advisor on International Research Partnerships, APRE\n\n \n\n12h00 Thematic Session 5 (Virtual): Revitalizing Aquatic Biodiversity: Integrating Modern Genetics with Global and Regional Conservation Efforts: DNA and eDNA methods will be used to produce globally standardised DNA-based assessment methods that support the integrated needs of various environmental legislation and international agreements relating to water quality and aquatic biodiversity assessments.\n\nDeclan Kirrane – AERAP\nAlbert Chakona – National Research Foundation, South Africa\nKristian Meissner – Finnish Environment Institute, Syke\n\n13h00           Lunch break\n14h00           POLICY PERSPECTIVES – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ROUNDTABLE\n14h00           SA’s Decadal Plan, AU Agenda 2063’s “seven moonshots” and cooperation with the EU in addressing global challenges.\n\nDaan du Toit – Acting Director General, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), South Africa\n\n14h20          Horizon Europe: What is next for the EU, AU and South Africa partnership beyond 2025?\n\nMaria Cristina Russo – Director Global Approach and International Cooperation in R&I, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission\n\n14h40 Q&A\n15h00           Thematic Session 6: Green Transition – Hydrogen Energy and Water Security\n\nSampson Mamphweli – South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)\nCristina Trois – Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies\nJeroen Rijnhart – Centre of Expertise Water Technology, Netherlands\nBusisiwe Ntuli – Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa\nNikolas Lymperopolous – Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, Belgium\n\n17h00            Conclusion\n\nThursday, 25 April 2024\nLocation: Embassy of South Africa, Rue Montoyer 19, 1000 Brussels\n09h00          Global Cooperation opportunities\n\nKatalin Alfoldi – Policy Advisor, COST Association\nJorge Liz – Operations Manager – Globalstars, Network projects & Corporate Activities, EUREKA Association Secretariat\n\n\n12h30            Lunch Break\n15h00           A Global Perspective: the UN’s Contribution to Science in Africa\n \n\nWei Liu – Technology Facilitation Mechanism, United Nations\nMinerva Novero-Belec – Office for South-South Cooperation, United Nations\nMuhammad Iqbal Choudhary – Coordinator General, COMSTECH\n\n16h30           Conclusion\n\n\nEdit\n\n
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