Guest: Professor Zeblon Vilkazi Vice Chancellor, Wits university

Guest: Dr Mlungisi Cele, CEO of National Advisory Council on Innovation

Guest: Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science Technology and Innovation department

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, is hosting the inaugural National System of Innovation (NSI) Transformation Summit from 13 to 14 March 2025 at Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg. The summit brings together key stakeholders to assess South Africa’s progress in transforming its NSI post-apartheid and explores strategies to accelerate inclusive, innovation-driven development. The discussions focus on equity, diversity, and industrialisation, addressing why transformation efforts fall short and how science can better serve society. This event marks a crucial step in reshaping South Africa’s innovation landscape for sustainable socio-economic growth.