24 November 2025, Pretoria, South Africa
ESASTAP will host a side event titled “Celebrating 20 Years of ESASTAP as a Vehicle to Promote Science Diplomacy” at the Science Forum South Africa 2025. The event will take place 24 November 2025, from 14:30 to 17:30, at the CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) in Pretoria.
This year marks two decades since the establishment of the ESASTAP platform. To commemorate this milestone, the event will reflect on ESASTAP’s journey from its inception to the present, highlighting how it has advanced Science Diplomacy and supported South Africa’s participation in European Union programmes. It will also celebrate South Africa’s involvement in key EU initiatives such as COST, illustrating the benefits of international collaboration through the SA-EU Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation.
The session will offer valuable insights into how ESASTAP has strengthened SA-EU relations, promoted the participation of South African researchers, and contributed to science diplomacy within the National System of Innovation (NSI). Industry partners will also explore the intersections between economic and science diplomacy, showcasing the broader impact of these collaborations.
Note, as this is a side event of SFSA, please ensure that you are registered to attend the main SFSA event in order to gain access to the CSIR ICC (unless you are already registered).
➔ Register to attend the side event
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