Deputy President Mashatile to officially open the UNESCO Engineering Conference

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Monday, 25 September 2023, officially open and deliver a keynote address at the 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th Africa Engineering Conference at the CSIR in Pretoria.

Engineers from accross the globe will descend on the City of Tshwane from Monday, 25 September 2023, for the Engineering Week and Conference.
 
It will take place from 25-28 under the theme “Celebrating and Growing Engineering Excellence in the African Region” and  seeks to celebrate engineering excellence prevalent in the African continent.  

The Deputy President will be supported by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala as the hosting department; Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa; Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Mr Bhuti Manamela as well as Governors and Ministers from the African continent.
 
The event will feature the who is who of the engineering fraternity in Africa and abroad, who will be attempting to solve the world and the African Continent’s pressing challenges.

Furthermore, scores of aspiring engineers from South Africa will also get the opportunity to obtaining knowledge and skills.

Members of the media are invited to the event as follows:
Date: 25-28 September 2023
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria

Media to confirm their attendance with Ms Bukiwe Cimela (DPWI) on +27 (76) 420-8184 or Ms Tshiamo Selomo on 066 118 1505 or tshiamo@presidency.gov.za

Media enquiries: Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 081 307 9233 or Lennox Mabaso on 082 884 2403, Head: Communications and Marketing Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.

Issued by: The Presidency and Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Pretoria