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The Science at the Summit programme is presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology (DST), in collaboration with several European partners, on the occasion of the Third South Africa – European Union Summit.
27 - 29 September 2010, Brussels, Belgium

Beyond the Vuvuzelas: Unleashing sport as driver for research and innovation

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 from 09:00 - 14:00
Renaissance Brussels Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 19, Brussels

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Innovation in sport – An R&D policy conference on the occasion of the 2010 South Africa-EU Summit

Sport medicine, high-performance materials, stadium engineering – all are examples of the high-tech nature of international sport today, and its importance to policy and the economy. So what should governments, world-wide, do to encourage and compete? New R&D programmes? New policies for innovation?

South Africa this year successfully hosted the FIFA World Cup, and on Sept. 28 the country’s annual summit with the EU will review cooperation in many fields, including science and technology. This conference is a unique opportunity to sample the latest in sport technologies internationally, explore the policy implications, and connect with leaders in sporting industry, research and policy.

Speakers include:

  • Prof. Tim Noakes
    Sports Science Institute of South Africa (70 marathons, author of 'The Lore of Running.')
  • Naledi Pandor
    South African Minister of Science and Technology
  • Luuk Borg
    Head of the EUREKA Secretariat
  • David Harmon
    Member of Cabinet, EU Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner

Hosted by the South African Department of Science and Technology in partnership with Science|Business, as a support event for the 2010 South Africa-EU Summit.

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