Programme
Day
All
- All
- DAY 0 / Monday / 05 Dec
- DAY 1 / Tuesday / 06 Dec
- DAY 2 / Wednesday / 07 Dec
- DAY 3 / Thursday / 08 Dec
- DAY 4 / Friday / 09 Dec
Type of event
Thematic session
- All
- Plenary session
- Thematic session
- Social event
- Break
- Side event
- Opening Ceremony
- Keynote lecture
- Closing Ceremony
Venue
All
- All
- Meeting Rooms 2.41-2.43
- Meeting Rooms 2.44-2.46
- Meeting Rooms 1.43-1.44
- Meeting Rooms 1.41-1.42
- Ballroom
- Exhibition Hall 3
- Meeting Rooms 1.61-1.62
- Meeting Rooms 1.63-1.64
- Exhibition Hall 5
- Exhibition Hall 1 & 2
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./c Building bridges for early career scientists: global experiences on impactful leadership training and networking
Meeting Rooms 1.41-1.42
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Panelists:
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./d Climate justice: seeking equitable solutions to adverse effects of climate change on health
Ballroom
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./e Establishing an African knowledge democracy for increased social justice and development
Meeting Rooms 1.43-1.44
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Speakers:
- Tom Olyhoek, Editor in Chief, DOAJ
- Joy Owango, , Training centre in Communication, University of Nairobi
- Felix Dapare Dakora, President, African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
- Thuli Madonsela, , Thuma Foundation for Democracy Leadership and Literacy, Stellenbosch University
- Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief, Nature, Springer Nature
Moderators:
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./f Protecting Freshwater through Inclusive Collaboration to Achieve Social Justice
Meeting Rooms 1.61-1.62
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Panelists:
- Lulu Tunu Kaaya, Adisor fot the AWIS Programme, African Centre for Aquatic Research and Education
- Joyce Ikwaput Nyeko, Director, Directorate of Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
- Jérôme Marty, Executive Director, International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR), USA and Canada
- Jessica Ives, Special Projects Coordinator, Great Lakes Fishery Commission
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./g GeoScience for Sustainable Human Progress
Meeting Rooms 1.63-1.64
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./a Grassroots Communities, Science and Social Justice: Science for more effective and humane drug policies
Meeting Rooms 2.41-2.43
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Monique Marks, Research Professor, Durban University of Technology
- Adeolu Adebiyi, Member, West African Commission on Drug Policy
- Shaun Shelly, Program Director Drug Policy, TB/HIV Care - Understanding what’s at play when evidence-based policy-making confronts policy-biased evidence-making across Africa.
- Gunasekaran Rengaswamy, Regional Programme Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC-ROSAF)
- Elsadig Mohamedahmed, Senior Expert, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) and Secretariat of the Eastern and Southern African Commission on Drugs (EASCD)
- Chwayita Thobela, Analyst, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime / Secretariat of ESACD
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session I./b Responding to Pandemics: Science and Human Rights
Meeting Rooms 2.44-2.46
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Panelists:
- Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO
- Peter Gluckman, President, International Science Council (ISC)
- Siyabulela Fobosi, Acting Head, UNESCO 'Oliver Tambo' Chair of Human Rights, University of Fort Hare
- Daya Reddy, Inaugural President, 2018-2021, International Science Council (ISC)
- Julia MacKenzie, Chief Program Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./c Fostering STI systems in Africa and equitable international partnerships for environmental sustainability and social inclusion
Meeting Rooms 1.41-1.42
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Speakers:
- Hambani Masheleni, A.g. Director, Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation , African Union Commission
- Valérie Verdier, CEO IRD, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
- Alfred Kent, Executive Director, Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation
- Lidia Brito, Regional Director for Southern Africa, UNESCO
Moderator:
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./d At‐Risk, Displaced, and Refugee Scholars: Global Dynamics and Best Practices
Meeting Rooms 1.43-1.44
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./e No justice without knowledge – levelling the playing field for science journalism
Ballroom
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./f Health, Climate and Social Justice in African Cities
Meeting Rooms 1.61-1.62
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Panelists:
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./g Global Scientific Research as a Tool to Unlock Talent and Expand the Geographical Confines of Knowledge Creation
Meeting Rooms 1.63-1.64
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderators:
- Kimberly Montgomery, Director, International Affairs and Science Diplomacy, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Kyle Cordova, Executive Director, Scientific Research / Senior Assistant to HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan for Scientific Affairs, Royal Scientific Society
Panelists:
- Her Royal Highness Sumaya bint El Hassan, President, Royal Scientific Society of Jordan (RSS)
- Sudip Parikh, CEO, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Dr Tyrone Grandison, Board Chairman, The Data-Driven Institute
- Khuloud Al-Jamal, Head of Medicines Development, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, United Kingdom
- Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist & Chief Science Advocate, 3M
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./a Biotechnology for Social Justice: Discovery, Innovation and Impact
Meeting Rooms 2.41-2.43
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Speakers:
- Lawrence Banks, Director-General, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
- Petro Terblanche, Afrigen Biologics, Afrigen Biologics
- Thomas Hartung, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Science as a lifesaver in harms caused by drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
- Charles Gore, Executive Director, Medicines Patent Pool
Moderator:
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session II./b The paths to fully open access science across the Global South
Meeting Rooms 2.44-2.46
Day 2
Wednesday / 7 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/a Ecosystem to enhance global public good with science: distributive justice and well-being as key concepts
Meeting Rooms 2.44-2.46
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Ryuma Shineha, Associate Professor, Research Center on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues, Osaka University / Member, Young Academy of Japan, Science Council of Japan
- Mareli Claassens, Associate research professor, University of Namibia
- Yasuhisa Kondo, Member, Young Academy of Japan
- Romyen Kosaikanont, Centre Director, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development (SEAMEO RIHED)
- Mayumi Ishizuka, Professor, Hokkaido University
Commentator:
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/b Equity and diversity in scientific policy advice – enhancing the social value of research and the impact of evidence‐based policymaking
Meeting Rooms 1.41-1.42
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Jean-Claude Burgelman, ed in chief//director, Frontiers Policy Labs and Frontiers Planetary Prize
- Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources , Department of Science and Innovation
- Connie Nshemereirwe, Director, Africa Science Leadership Programme
- Nzweundji Justine Germo, Researcher, Institute of Medical and Medicinal Plants Research
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/c Localized Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmaps for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
Meeting Rooms 1.43-1.44
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Stephen Quest, Director-General, Joint Research Centre – European Commission
- Angela Sarcina, Economic and Policy Analyst, Joint Research Centre - European Commission
- Wei Liu, United Nations Inter-Agency Task Team’s coordinator, UNDESA
- Lukovi Seke, , African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
- Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources , Department of Science and Innovation
- Mucktarr Darboe, Deputy Permanent Secretary - Technical, Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology
- Louis Sibomana, Head of Department of Science, Technology Development and Outreach, National Council for Science and Technology of Rwanda
- Erika Kraemer-Mbula, Professor, University of Johannesburg
- Sabine Henzler, Director for Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/d Physics and Accelerators for Science and Social Justice
Meeting Rooms 1.61-1.62
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Gihan Kamel, IR Beamline Responsible Scientist , SESAME Synchrotron Light Source
- Bobby Acharya, Senior Research Scientist , The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and King’s College London
- Sekazi Mtingwa, TriSEED Consultants, LLC, TriSEED Consultants, LLC
- Galileo Violini, Director Emeritus, Centro Internacional de Física
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/e A global strategy to combat predatory academic journals and conferences
Meeting Rooms 1.63-1.64
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Peter McGrath, Coordinator, InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)
- Susan Veldsman, Director, Academy of Science of South Africa ASSAf)
- Sepo Hachigonta, Director: Strategic Partnerships, NRF
- Moses Samje, Lecturer/Head of Department, Cameroon Chapter of the Affiliates – AAS; The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
- Mobolaji Odubanjo, Executive Secretary, The Nigerian Academy of Science
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/f Getting Women into Academies and Scientific Leadership: Mentoring Works
Ballroom
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Roseanne Diab, Emeritus professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Dorothy Ngila, Director: Strategic Partnerships , National Research Foundation, South Africa
- Priscilla Mante, Co-Chair, Global Young Academy (GYA)
- Alison Meston, Communications Director, International Science Council
- Elizabeth Bandason, Senior Lecturer in Entomology, Lilongwe University of Agriculture
Commentator:
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic session
Thematic session III/g What if? Is curiosity still the main driving force behind revolutionary ideas in science?
Meeting Rooms 2.41-2.43
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
11:30 - 13:00
Moderator:
Panelists:
- László Lovász, Research Professor, Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics
- Nils Christian Stenseth, CEES, University of Oslo, Science Ambassador of the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO)
- Éva Kondorosi, Member of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, European Commission, Class Chair of Life Sciences, Academia Europaea
- Antoine Petit, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CNRS
- Himla Soodyall, Executive Officer, ASSAf
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/a Repatriation of unethically obtained human remains: Can policy and science converge to ensure community justice?
Meeting Rooms 1.41-1.42
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/b Different lens, better outcomes? Intersectionality as a critical component of gender transformative research
Meeting Rooms 1.43-1.44
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Ingrid Lynch, , Human Sciences Research Council
- Heidi van Rooyen, Group Executive, Impact Centre, Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
- Dorothy Ngila, Director: Strategic Partnerships , National Research Foundation, South Africa
- Isabella Schmidt, Regional Gender Statistics Advisor for East and Southern Africa, UN Women
- Thomas Thayer, , Elsevier
- Lilian Hunt, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health Lead, Wellcome
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/c Intersections between social justice and the free and responsible conduct of science
Meeting Rooms 1.61-1.62
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Daya Reddy, Inaugural President, 2018-2021, International Science Council (ISC)
- Saths Cooper, President, Pan-African Psychology Union (PAPU)
- Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Associate Scientific Director, Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA)
- Diyé Dia, CEO , ARISTARC
- George Essegbey, Chief Research Scientist, Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI)
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/d Making the most of quantum computers, inclusively and openly, to reach the SDGs
Meeting Rooms 1.63-1.64
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/e Open Science and a Just, Equitable Scientific Enterprise: Promises and Pitfalls
Meeting Rooms 2.41-2.43
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Panelists:
- Nicki Lisa Cole, Senior Researcher, Know-Center GmbH
- Ezra Clark, Chief of Section/Director a.i., UNESCO
- Tshiamo Motshegwa, Director AOSP, National Research Foundation
- Nicola Mulder, Head of Computational Biology Division, University of Cape Town
- Sudip Parikh, CEO, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/f Science Diplomacy for Social Justice
Ballroom
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Felix Dapare Dakora, President, African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
- Alexis Roig, Chief Executive Officer, SciTech DiploHub - The Science and Technology Diplomacy Hub
- Marga Gual Soler, Head of Science Diplomacy Capacity Building, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)
- Jan Marco Müller, Coordinator for Science Diplomacy and Multilateral Relations, European Commission
17:00 - 18:30
Thematic session
Thematic session IV/g Challenges of Urbanization: Food Security in Africa
Meeting Rooms 2.44-2.46
Day 3
Thursday / 8 DEC
17:00 - 18:30
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Lise Korsten
- Thomas Kivevele, Senior Lecturer, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania
- Jessica Thorn, Lecturer, Environmental geographer & Social ecological systems scientist, University of Namibia & University of St Andrews in Scotland
- Mary Abukutsa, , University of Agriculture and Technology