Women in Batteries South Africa (WiBSA) Launch
Theme: Powering the Future: Women Shaping South Africa’s Battery Industry
Time: 16:00–20:00
Venue: Ocean Breeze Hotel and Conference
Launch Programme
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 16:00–16:30 | Arrival, Registration & Welcome Refreshments – Guest arrival and informal networking |
| 16:30–16:40 | Welcome & Opening Remarks – Setting the scene and introducing the purpose of the gathering |
| 16:40–16:50 | Introducing Women in Batteries South Africa (WiBSA) – Why the network, its vision, objectives and how women across the battery value chain can participate |
| 16:50–17:10 | Keynote Address: Women Powering South Africa’s Battery Future |
| 17:10–17:35 | Panel Discussion: Securing Women’s Participation in the SA Battery Value Chain |
| 17:35–18:15 | Audience Conversation & Q&A – Reflections, questions and contributions from participants |
| 18:15–18:25 | Closing Remarks & Way Forward – Key messages and next steps for the network |
| 18:25–19:35 | Group Photograph |
| 19:35–20:00 | Networking Reception & Cocktail – Connecting women and partners from across South Africa’s battery ecosystem |