Women in Batteries South Africa (WiBSA) Launch
Theme: Powering the Future: Women Shaping South Africa’s Battery Industry
Date: September 15th
Time: 16:00–20:00
Venue: Ocean Breeze Hotel and Conference
Connecting, Empowering and Showcasing Women Across South Africa’s Battery Value Chain.
Women in Batteries South Africa (WiBSA) is a national network aimed at connecting, supporting and showcasing women working across South Africa’s growing battery value chain. The network will bring together women from industry, government, academia, research and entrepreneurship to strengthen professional connections, promote knowledge sharing and increase the visibility of women experts across the sector. The official launch of WiBSA at the Battery and Energy Storage for Africa Conference will introduce the organisation and bring together women and partners from across the battery ecosystem for a keynote address, panel discussion and networking event. WiBSA aims to contribute to a more connected, inclusive and competitive South African battery industry.
Launch Programme
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 16:00–16:30 | Arrival, Registration and Welcome Refreshments – Guest arrival and informal networking |
| 16:30–16:40 | Welcome and 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 is needed, its vision and 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 South Africa’s Battery Value Chain |
| 17:35–18:15 | Audience Conversation and Q&A – Reflections, questions and contributions from participants |
| 18:15–18:25 | Closing Remarks and Way Forward – Key messages, commitments and next steps for the network |
| 18:25–18:35 | Group Photograph |
| 18:35–20:00 | Networking Reception and Cocktail – Connecting women and partners from across South Africa’s battery ecosystem |