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THE PATHTO ENABLING SOUTH AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY

WHAT ROLES CAN THE PRIVATE SECTOR PLAY IN COMMERCIALISING SOUTH AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY?

NEW MONEY IS FLOWING INTO THE DEMAND FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

SOUTH AFRICA HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATION,

but our economy remains driven by imports, and locally developed and manufactured technology based products and servicesare in decline.

The system is constantly changing with a lot more emphasis on startups and entrepreneurial driven commercialisation, as opposed to traditional linear models that focused on taking HEI and Science Council ideas through the commercialisation life-cycle. New money is flowing into the demand for new products and services, ranging from large corporation e!orts in Enterprise Development, as well as a local early stage Venture Capital and angel investment sector that appears to be picking up momentum.

A third trend is the uptake of social and civil society driven initiatives, especially in so far as increased citizen services, Smart Cities and social innovation.

However, one area that appears to be stalling is the output of world-class commercialisable science from our academic research institutions, and science councils, evidenced in the overall drop in R&D as a percentage of GDP and the results from the R&D survey

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What is happening in the private sector with regards to driving the demand, and opportunity for technology commercialisation, and what can be done to radically boost private sector's appetite, capabilities and competitiveness so as to enhance South African technology commercialisation?

Do we have the business case to convince private sector to prioritise local technology commercialisation?

KEY QUESTIONS


FUELING FINTECH IN AFRICA

RAND MERCHANT INVESTMENT HOLDINGS HAS RECOGNISED THAT THE CORE BUSINESS OF ITS UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO COMPANIES IS BEING THREATENED BY NEW, DISRUPTIVE VENTURES.

So in an e!ort to jump onto the fintech wave and build on their entrepreneurship legacy, the decision was made to actively seek, with the aim to support, grow and fund, new and disruptive sustainable, scalable business models. As a result, AlphaCode was established to identify key industry entrepreneurs building businesses that will change the landscape of the industry, and spur the development of other businesses, within the financial services sector. With a formidable network of members in the blockchain, data analytics, mobile, payments and other vertical spaces, AlphaCode unlocks growth by promoting access to resources and events to take businesses to the next level.

Our co-working o"ce and events space in Johannesburg has been carefully crafted to provide the ultimate working environment and has become a hub for fintech disruptors. It is also a meeting place where ideas are shared, connections are made and new projects emerge.

We actively promote collaboration between our members and work tirelessly to assist them in growing their businesses.

ALPHACODE MEMBERS ENJOY ACCESS TO INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS, INSIGHTFUL EVENTS, NETWORKING AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.


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SIMODISA IS AN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION,FOR ENTREPRENEURS BY ENTREPRENEURS, WITH THE AIM OF PURSUING RESEARCH, POLICY DESIGN AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMES TO CATALYSE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND JOB CREATION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

This is done firstly through research, policy review and advocacy, SiMODiSA is engaging directly with Government and the private sector to gather industry insight and feedback to identify the key constraints and practical solutions needed to create an enabling entrepreneurial ecosystem.Secondly, through entrepreneurial amplification programmes, with partners

and stakeholders SiMODiSA intends on bridging the gap between universities, research institutions, entrepreneurs and investors whilst providing the tools, training and networking events needed.

SiMODiSA’s primary goal is to substantially increase the quantity, quality and success rate of start-ups and SMEs in South Africa, thereby contributing to economic growth, human capital and the permanent creation of formal, well-paying “decent” jobs.


THE VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DST) IS TO CREATE A PROSPEROUS SOCIETY THAT DERIVES ENDURING AND EQUITABLE BENEFITS FROM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Its mission is to develop, coordinate and manage a national system of innovation that will bring about maximum human capital, sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for all.

Three agencies (the National Research Foundation, the Technology Innovation Agency and the South African National Space Agency), two science councils (the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Human Sciences Research Council), the National Advisory Council on Innovation, the Academy of Science of Africa and the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions are accountable to the Ministry of Science and technology through the Department. A key focus of the Department is on strengthening connections between business, government, science councils, higher education institutions and society thereby increasing the size and the e!ectiveness of the innovation system, and ensures closer alignment with companies operating in sectors consistent with the National Development Plan (NDP) growth strategy.

The Department has also initiated platforms such as the Innovation Bridge Technology Showcase and Matchmaking event , Science Forum South Africa etc. with the main objective of creating a platforms for key role players in the National System of Innovation and international stakeholders to interact and form collaborations.

South Africa is also building muscle in the areas of health research, earth observation, renewable energy and the beneficiation of metals. Information and communication technology are being used in pilot projects to show how technologies can benefit South Africans, especially in previously marginalised communities, in respect of education needs, among others. The DST's Technology Localisation Programme and other DST agencies programmes e.g. TIA Technology stations are being used to improve the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises.

As required by the National Development Plan, the DST will continue its e!orts to provide South Africa with enduring benefits from science, technology and innovation.



M A T S I M O D I S E SiMODiSA / M ANAGING DIRECTOR

THE PUBLIC AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR SHOULD

AFRICA LEADING THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTIONSYNERGISE AND PAVE THE WAY TOWARDS

Arrival and informal networking

O"cial welcome by Matsi Modise, MD of SiMODiSA

Opening Remarks by Mmboneni Muo#e, DDG DST

About AlphaCode, Dominique Collet, RMI

Guest Introductions

Why technology? Why the private Sector?

Scaling Technology commercialization

Message to the CEOs of South African industry - what is the business

case for taking local technology commercialization seriously?

Wrap-up and Summary

Closing Remarks and Farewell – Jason Goldberg, SiMODiSA

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THE PATHTO ENABLING SOUTH AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY


STEPHAN J LAMPRECHT IS AN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER WITH SEVERAL YEARS EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH ENTREPRENEURS, INNOVATORS, CORPORATE ENTITIES AND FUNDING INSTRUMENTS (VENTURE CAPITAL AND ANGEL INVESTORS, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS).

He has worked in several Sub-Sahara Africa countries including South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Egypt and Tunisia, as well as international interventions in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Europe and the UAE.

Through his network of associates, Stephan brings a wealth of experience, subject matter expertise and energy to any assignment. Stephan formerly ran the Technology Top 100 Awards Programme – at the time SA’s premier business excellence awards programme celebrating innovation – and was mandated to do so by the South African Department of Science and Technology.

In an e!ort to create more awareness of the business of innovation and the important of managing intellectual assets, Stephan hosted interviews with various IP practitioners, business leaders and high-tech entrepreneurs about their experience in managing IP. This covered roughly 40 episodes for the Summit TV television channel and is available for download online.

MS. MATSI MODISE IS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SIMODISA. SHE IS THE FORMER NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN BLACK ENTREPRENEURS FORUM (SABEF) AND IS AN AVID ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACTIVIST.

She is the founder of Furaha Afrika Holding (Pty) Ltd, a Pan-African advisory company that focuses on enterprise and business development solutions.

Her experience ranges from Investment Banking at Investec Bank Ltd, and Enterprise Development advisory with South African banks, institutions of higher learning and corporate entities. She has coached numerous small business owners in remote areas of South Africa to increase skills and capacity in small businesses.She currently sits on the board of the Free State Land Use Advisory Board; Agri-Vie Fund as a trustee; The Innovation Hub as a Non-Executive Director and Start Up Nations South Africa. She is a member of the Institute of Business Advisors. She is a subcommittee member of the South African Venture Capital/ Private Equity Association (SAVCA) and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Innovation Management committee. She is a World Economic Forum (WEF) founding curator of the Soweto Global Shapers Hub in Gauteng.

MS. MATSI MODISESiMODiSA / MANAGING DIRECTOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

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STEPHAN J LAMPRECHT

EXPERT FACILITATOR EXPERT FACILITATOR

CLAIRE BUSETTI HAS SPENT THE LAST 25 YEARS AS AN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYED IN A RANGE OF EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND DFI INDUSTRIES . SHE HAS A BSC IN CHEMISTRY AND AN MBA.

Claire has BBBEE, infrastructure, energy and social impact investment experience from heading up the Isibaya Fund at the Public Investment Corporation where she and her team managed R 40 billion worth of unlisted assets. Claire has SME financing experience from her time as Chief Investment O"cer of the National Empowerment Fund and has listed equity investment experience as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Eskom Pension & Provident Fund. Early in her career Claire spent time as an investment banker as an Executive Director of ABN Amro South Africa and as in house corporate financier for Rebhold, a listed company. Claire is an experienced private equity investor as the head of SCMB’s Leveraged Investments Division and has insight into the overall workings of banking institutions from her time as Head of Strategic Planning for the Standard Bank Group.

DOMINIQUE IS A SENIOR INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE AT RMI AND IS HEADING UP THE FIRM’S NEXT-GENERATION FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS, ALPHACODE.

Dominique has an entrepreneurial background and has worked throughout Africa, Russia, and Turkey and was based in both Brussels and London. She was one of the founding members of TYME, a South African based technology company that was launched out of the Deloitte Innovation Incubator. TYME was sold to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in early 2015.Prior to this, Dominique’s career spanned both banking and management consulting at McKinsey & Company and the Standard Bank Group.

Dominique holds an M.Sc. (Finance) from the London Business School and a B.Bus.Sci from Rhodes University.

DOMINIQUE COLLETRMI / SENIOR INVESTMENT EXECUTIVEINVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL

CLAIRE BUSETTI

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CHRISTO FOURIE QUALIFIED AS A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT IN 1993. HE JOINED THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN 1994 AND CURRENTLY HEADS UP THE NEW INDUSTRIES SBU.

Christo previously headed up the IDC’s Workout and Restructuring Department, Corporate & Structured Finance Department and Venture Capital SBU. This SBU invested around R932m from 2007 until 31 March 2015 into 39 technology-focused start-up businesses. The objective of the New Industries SBU, which was established in April 2015, is to support the development of new industries that have the potential to make a significant contribution to economic growth and job creation in South Africa.

CHRISTO FOURIENEW INDUSTRIES SBU / IDCR&T / VICE PRESIDENT | SASOL / CIBI

DR THULANI DLAMINI IS VICE PRESIDENT: STRATEGIC R&T AND CIBI AT SASOL. BEFORE JOINING SASOL HE WAS AT THE CSIR WHERE HE HELD POSITIONS OF MANAGER: NATIONAL LASER CENTRE FROM 2005 – 2008 AND LATER GROUP EXECUTIVE, R&D FROM 2008 – 2012.

He is a member of the South African Academy of Science and sits in the boards of Sasol Technology UK and Sasol Technology Netherlands.

He serves in a number of committees and advisory structures within the NSI, including the National

He is a material scientist with a PhD in Chemistry from Wits University and a Masters in Business Leadership from UNISA. His current interests include innovation management, technology transfer and commercialisation, innovation strategy development, R&D portfolio management and innovation systems.

Dr Dlamini is an associate professor at the University of Stellenbosch, where he is associated with the faculty of Science. He holds a number of patents and has numerous publications in international scientific journals.

DR THULANI DLAMINI

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JASON GOLDBERG IS CURRENTLY THE FOUNDING DIRECTOR EDGE GROWTH; HEAD OF VUMELA FUND; HEAD OF THE EDGE’S IP DEV. HE HOLDS A B.SC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING; POST GRADUATE B. PHIL IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

Since starting his career with Bain & Co and later as a corporate strategist, Jason has spent the last 10 years starting, advising, incubating, investing in, and sitting on boards of early stage firms. Since co-founding Edge Growth, Jason has advised many multi-national and large South African clients on enterprise development.

Jason’s primary focus is growing new companies: as an entrepreneur, venture financier,and advisor. Jason got his first taste of venturing working for Bain & Co in 2001, helping De Beers Technology commercialise tech. which they could not use in the mines. He then spent a few years in corporate strategy, mostly in the airline industry doing both expansion strategy and implementation work. Since 2005 he has focused almost exclusively on growing new companies. Jason has been a pioneer in the field of early stage growth strategy, and as such been keynote speaker at several local and international events on growing companies. His passions are growth strategy, financing, and what he calls ‘business building’ (evolving leadership, operations and management infrastructure to handle the growing complexity of the business).

JANICE JOHNSTONEDGE GROWTHEDGE GROWTH / FOUNDING DIRECTOR

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JASON GOLDBERG

JANICE HAS DEDICATED THE LAST TWO YEARS TO IMPACT INVESTING AT EDGE GROWTH WORKING ON THE VUMELA ED FUND, LEADING NOTABLE EARLY STAGE INVESTMENTS IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMS SECTORS. Janice began her career in structured finance at Standard Bank CIB working with top tier corporate clients across various sectors to implement tax e"cient funding transactions. Thereafter, Janice spent ten years with Prudential Capital (treasury and principal finance subsidiary of Prudential plc) in London, latterly as Director, Principal Finance investing in loan and debt capital market transactions predominately in structured credit, infrastructure and property sectors. Upon return to South Africa, Janice worked as a consultant for PwC on the African Bank debt restructuring.


MANAGING PARTNER AT ALITHEIA IDENTITY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CO-FOUNDER AT IDF CAPITAL, CO-FOUNDER IDENTITY PARTNERS. POLO LETEKA IS A HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED AND EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEUR AND PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTOR. SHE IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF IDF CAPTIAL.

IDF Capital is a South African based entrepreneurial financier and advisory firm. Through IDF Capital, Polo has contributed towards channeling investments into women owned SMEs across South Africa. In 2015, she co-founded Alitheia Identity to continue investing in high growth businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa that are women owned and led.

Polo is an accountant by training, and has varied experience in both the Public and Private sectors of South Africa which includes accounting and auditing, corporate finance, investment banking, public policy formulation and venture capital and private equity in the SME sector.

Polo is an accomplished public speaker, contributor to thought leadership articles on transformation and entrepreneurship. She was also part of South Africa’s version of the Dragons Den show and is also a co-Author of a book called “.....and for all these reasons, I’M IN.....” which seeks to assist entrepreneurs to become investor ready.

ALAN KNOTT-CRAIGPROJECT ISIZWE / FOUNDERIDF CAPITAL / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER

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POLO LETEKA

ALAN KNOTT-CRAIG IS A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURAND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, CHAIRMAN OF HEROTEL, A WIRELESS BROADBAND PROVIDER, AND FOUNDER OF PROJECT ISIZWE, AN NGO ROLLING OUT FREE WIFI IN POOR COMMUNITIES.

Originally from Pretoria, he studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (formerly UPE) and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002 and has subsequently invested or funded 21 companies in the tech industry.

Alan was named as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009. Forbes listed him as one of the top 10 young African millionaires to watch. He was also included in “100 Choiseul Africa", a list of top 100 young African business leaders in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and nominated as the 2015 ICT Personality of the Year by ITWeb.


Mr. Barlow Manilal has recently joined Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) as the new Chief Executive O"cer. He holds a BSc Hons. degree in Industrial Technology & Management, several other management qualifications. His 30-page Curriculum Vitae consists of the kinds of achievements and awards that society could only be inspired and motivated by.

Prior to joining TIA in April this year, Mr Manilal spent 14 years at the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), of which 7-years were as CEO.

Mr Manilal has gained excellent knowledge of project engineering and manufacturing in the automotive OEM environment at Toyota SA and Mercedes Benz SA. Mr Manilal also served as the National President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transportation of South Africa (CILTSA) from 2006 until the beginning of 2015. In addition to that, he is also an Editorial Advisory Board member of Transport World Africa, a representative on the Federation of Supply Chain Management Associations of South Africa as well as being part of the Automotive Industry Advisory Council to the University of Johannesburg.

In striving to achieve his personal philosophy and motto to “Make excellence an attitude”, he encourages a learning culture whilst entrenching a winning team spirit comprising of the following 6 elements: People, Process, Products, Purpose , Pride and Passion.

SIPHO MASEKOTELKOM SA SOC LTD / GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AGENCY (TIA) / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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BARLOW MANILAL

SIPHO MASEKO WAS APPOINTED AS GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TELKOM ON 1 APRIL 2013. HE WAS THE GROUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR AT VODACOM SINCE 2011.

Prior to joining Vodacom, Sipho was the Chief Executive O"cer of BP Africa (Pty) Limited from 2008 to 2012 and the Chief Operating O"cer in 2007.

He also served in various positions at BP since 1997.

Sipho is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Board of the Centre for Development & Enterprise since 2009. He served as Chairman of the Board of SAPREF (Shell & BP South African Petroleum Refineries Pty Ltd) from July 2010 to August 2011.


Mr. Mmboneni Muo$e is the Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Technology Innovation at the Department of Science and Technology in South Africa. He was previously DDG for International Cooperation and Resources and has held several positions at the Department, including being Chief Director: International Resources, Director: Strategic Partnerships and Director: Global Projects.

During this period he oversaw South Africa's growing participation in EU Research Funding programmes, led the mobilization of O"cial Development Assistance funds to support South Africa science system and the Department’s partnership with Multinational Companies. Mr Muo$e’s earlier working and post-graduate years were mainly in agricultural biotechnology.

He was a UNESCO Biotechnology Fellow at the Agricultural Research Council in 1997 before joining the Foundation for Research Development (now National Research Foundation) as Coordinator and then Manager for Technology and Human Resource for Industry Programme (THRIP).

Mr Muo$e’s current responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of South Africa’s Space Science and Technology Strategy, Bioeconomy Strategy, Energy Research and Technology Strategy, Innovation Priorities Instruments (including new Research Areas) and oversight of the IP act.

WILLIAM MZIMBA ACCENTURE SOUTH AFRICA / CHIEF EXECTUIVE ACCENTURE SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / CHAIRMAN

DPT. OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA / DDG

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MMBONENI MUOFHE

WILLIAM HOLDS AN MBA, BA (HONOURS) IN BUSINESS STUDIES, MANAGEMENT ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME(MAP), AND A DIPLOMA IN DATAMETRICS. HE HAS A PASSION FOR EDUCATION AND WHAT IT CAN DO AS AN ENABLER FOR DEVELOPMENT, SPECIFICALLY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT.

William Mzimba is the Chief Executive of Accenture South Africa and Chairman of Accenture Sub-Saharan Africa. He joined Accenture in 2000 and was appointed Chief Executive in September 2006, bringing with him invaluable experience in various industries including government, utilities, manufacturing, information technology and telecommunications.

He serves on the global Accenture Corporate Citizenship Council, and is Non-Executive Chairman of Foodbank South Africa. He also sits on the Business Unity South Africa Board of Trustees.


SCHALK JOINED ENTERSEKT AS CEO IN 2009, BRINGING WITH HIM EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING LARGE-SCALE MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORK DEPLOYMENTS FOR GSM OPERATORS ACROSS AFRICA AND THE PACIFIC.

Schalk's passion for entrepreneurship and his relationships in theindustry have been driving forces behind Entersekt's growth.

RAPELANG RABANAREKINDLE LEARNING / FOUNDERENTERSEKT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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SCHALK NOLTE

Featured on Forbes Africa Cover before 30 and named Entrepreneur for the World 2014 by the World Economic Forum, Rapelang is a seasoned technology entrepreneur. She founded Rekindle Learning, a learning technology company that provides learning and performance support tools that improve the e"ciency with which we learn, and reduce time to competency in corporate and academic environments. Rekindle Learning was profiled in the McKinsey report Lions go Digital: The Internet’s transformative potential in Africa as a ‘striking innovation’ in mobile learning.

SERIAL DIGITAL ENTREPRENEUR SCHWARTZKOPFF IS A SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS EXECUTIVE WITH FIRM START-UP EXPERIENCE AND A PROVEN BACKGROUND IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SECTORS. HE WAS THE FOUNDER OF BETVIP, THE WORLD’S FIRST LICENSED BITCOIN-ONLY SPORTSBOOK AND CASINO AND HAS BEEN FEATURED IN EVERYTHING FROM BUSINESS DAY TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

He previously founded FSMS, a VC-funded telecoms startup with more than 400,000 registered users where he first found a passion for using machine learning to discover rich interactions and extract value from massive datasets. Schwartzkop! is a graduate of the University of Cape Town, where he studied Chemical Engineering.


ELA IS THE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG (WITS), LOCATED IN ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, WITS COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE, AS WELL AS DIRECTOR FOR THE RESEARCH AND CONSULTING UNIT.

She is also the Vice President for Innovation and Technology Transfer for the Southern African Research and Innovation Manager’s Association (SARIMA), serves on The Innovation Hub’s Investment Committee, and chairs the board of one of Wits’ spin outs, SmartSpot Quality (Pty) Ltd.

Ela holds a master’s in Electronic Engineering, and is a Registered Technology Transfer Professional with the international Association of Technology Transfer Professionals. Her early career included spending nearly a decade at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) where her last role was as Technology Manager of the ICT division. This role involved managing the division’s strategic positioning funding – grant funding from the Department of Science and Technology. She has been a consultant in innovation and technology transfer sector, and spearheaded the start-up funding instrument of the Innovation Fund, where she worked with dozens of technology development and start-up opportunities. She was lead on several startup investments syndicated with venture capital. This culminated in her role as General Manager: Fund Management at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). After 8 years in the innovation funding space, she made the move to a more hands on role in commercialisation of technologies out of universities.

DANIEL SCHWARTZKOPFFDIGITAL ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND / DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

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ELA ROMANOWSKA

MCLEAN SIBANDA IS AN ENGINEER AND PATENT ATTORNEY. HE HAS RECENTLY BEEN APPOINTED FOR A SECOND TERMS AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE INNOVATION HUB. HE HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION; HAVING CO-FUNDED SIBANDA & ZANTWIJK ATTORNEYS, AND ALSO WORKED WITH A LOT OF STARTUPS DURING HIS TIME AT THE INNOVATION FUND.

He has held senior and executive roles in a number of private and public sector organisations in South Africa. He has served as an Expert to the African Union (AU), World Intellectual Property Organisation, and the Department of Science and Technology on intellectual property and innovation matters.

An immediate past board member of the CSIR, past acting co-executive director of the Innovation Fund (2008-2010) and Technology Innovation Agency Group Executive for Commercialisation until 2011; he currently serves on the boards of the National Intellectual Property Management O"ce (NIPMO), IASP, and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).


ANTON VAN METZINGERFNB BUSINESS BANKING / HEAD OF DIGITAL PLATFORMSTHE INNOVATION HUB / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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MCLEAN SIBANDA

AS HEAD OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR FNB BUSINESS BANKING, ANTON RECENTLY RETURNED TO THE FIRSTRAND GROUP, HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN SECTOR DIRECTOR – FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN RMB COVERAGE.

A decade in international strategy consulting with Monitor Group (now Monitor Deloitte), as well as entrepreneurial involvement in the on-demand / location-based economy has resulted in a set of multi-disciplinary skills typically deployed in the strategy, business development and business change contexts – often with a strong technology-creative imperative. Originally trained as a lawyer and working at Cli!e Dekker Hofmeyer, Anton holds a Masters Degree in Securities and Banking Law from University of Johannesburg, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from INSEAD (France).

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