8:15 AM
9:00 AM
Opening & Welcome Address
(Program Director- Mr. Bokodisa ) Welcoming Address by Executive Dean Dr. Nolutho Mkhumbeni & DVC Research, Innovation, Commercialisation and Internationalisation- Dr. Speech Nelana
9:30 AM
Plenary session
Keynote 1 - Prof. Surjeet Singh Chauhan, Chandigarh University (Virtual) : Fixed Point Theory: A Mathematical Framework for Innovation and Sustainability
10:15 AM
Plenary session
Keynote 2 - Prof. Masilo France Machaba, University of South Africa: Teaching for Mathematical Proficiency in Integrated STEM Classrooms: Pathways to Sustainable Futures
11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:15 AM
Track A (Oral Presentations)
Track B (Oral Presentations)
Track C (Oral Presentations)
12:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM
Plenary session
Keynote 3 - Prof. Oluwole Daniel Makinde, Stellenbosch University (Virtual)
2:15 PM
Track A (Oral Presentations)
Track B (Oral Presentations)
Track C (Oral Presentations)
3:30 PM
Coffee/Networking Break
3:45 PM
Poster Session
6:30 PM
Gala Dinner
Includes a 30 min Panel Discussion by keynote speakers on on the impact of AI on research authenticity and reliability, particularly in the South African context, the current state of research prototyping in South Africa, and How can interdisciplinary collaboration between STEM fields drive innovation.
