Connect with us
University of Pretoria, Hillcrest Campus, Pretoria
© 2024 Future Africa | Design and Maintained by ThoughtCorp
Programme
Sunday 25 May 2025
| Africa Day Opening and Celebration | |
|---|---|
| Welcome Reception and Africa Day Celebration | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Welcome and Introductions by Professor Francis Petersen Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa Remarks by representatives of key organisations |
| 15:00 – 18:00 | Cocktail Function, Entertainment, Networking |
Tuesday 27 May 2025
| Africa Week: Future Africa Global lecture | |
|---|---|
| 07:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Welcome Entertainment |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Opening and Welcome by Professor Francis Petersen, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
| Keynote address – Future Africa Global Lecture Where are we at? |
|
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Tea | Coffee Break |
| Plenary 1: What is at stake? This session will explore key “security domains” or broader areas of concern traditionally excluded from the military security paradigm. Each domain addresses critical issues that must be integrated into a comprehensive global security framework to tackle contemporary global challenges and threats to humanity effectively. |
|
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Climate and environmental security |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Health security |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Knowledge and Cybersecurity |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Economic security |
| 16:00 | Wrap up for the Day (Q &A) |
| 16:30 – 19:00 | Networking and cocktail event |
Wednesday 28 May – Friday, 30 May 2025
| Africa Week 2025 Side Events |
|---|
| Side events are by invitation only and not open to everyone unless specified otherwise. |
| Further details about the side events will be announced in due course. |
Sunday 25 May 2025
| Africa Day Opening and Celebration | |
|---|---|
| Welcome Reception and Africa Day Celebration | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Welcome and Introductions by Professor Francis Petersen Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa Remarks by representatives of key organisations |
| 15:00 – 18:00 | Cocktail Function, Entertainment, Networking |
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Wednesday 28 May – Friday, 30 May 2025