WAITRO Summit 2022

The WAITRO Summit 2022 brought together research and innovation leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Under the theme “Catalyzing Impact Through Global Collaboration”, participants engaged in dynamic discussions, high-level panels, and interactive sessions that showcased the power of international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. From breakthrough solutions to new alliances, the Summit marked a milestone in WAITRO’s mission to connect minds and multiply impact.

WAITRO Summit 2022

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Cape Town, South Africa

Location

Stellenbosch University

Co-Host

160+

Participants

28

Countries

9

Workshops

5

SDG Working Groups

Partners

Program

Plenary

  • Opening Session
  • Roundtable Discussions
  • Panel Discussions
  • Closing Session

Breakout Sessions

  • Capacity Development Workshops
  • Kick-off Sessions: SDG Working Groups

Networking Area

  • SDG Impact Zone
  • WAITRO Member Zone
  • Partner Zone
  • Reception

Selected Program Highlights

  • »SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership« (Keynote, UNECA)
  • »Catalyzing Finance for Innovative Impact Solutions« (Keynote)
  • »Bridging the Gaps between the Private Sector and Innovative and High Impact Groups« (Panel Discussion)

Selected Keynote Speaker

  • HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, WAITRO President
  • H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner of the African Union
  • Dr Raghunath Anant Mashelkar, Ex-President of the Global Research Alliance, former Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (India)

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