To celebrate its 75-year contribution to research, development and innovation in South Africa, the CSIR is hosting its 7th Biennial Conference, virtually, on 11 and 12 November 2020, under the theme, “Touching lives through innovation”.

The CSIR is bringing you a range of online talks, interviews, virtual tours and webinars by local and international experts. The conference programme has been designed around nine topics, namely chemicals, health, advanced agriculture and food, manufacturing, mining, defence and security, smart mobility, smart places and next-gen enterprises and institutions. Some special interest sessions have also been scheduled.

Our CTO Gert-Jan Gruter will speak about Renewable polymers and renewable chemistry: and industry perspective together with Dr Jan van de Loosdrecht on Thursday, 12 November 13:30h CET.

Conference attendance comes at no charge, but registration is compulsory. Once registered, you can participate in any session.