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SUMMARY:FutureTalk STEM Summit
DESCRIPTION:The FutureTalks STEM Summit brings together educators\, leaders and partners from across government\, education and industry to engage with the current state of maths education and focus on practical ways to shift outcomes in the classroom. \nPowered by Nation NXT College and MarketPlace Academy\, and supported by Deloitte\, CESA\, the Engineering Council of South Africa and SAICA\, the summit moves from insight to action – from research and system-level perspectives in the morning to “maths in practice” and classroom-based solutions in the afternoon. \n📅 21 May 2026\n🕘 08h15 – 15h00\n🎟️ In-person (limited) and virtual attendance available \n👉 Secure your seat \nProgramme:\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n08h15 – 09h00\nArrival and registration\n\n\n09h00 – 09h10\nWelcome – Ashleigh Theophanides (Chief Strategy Officer: Deloitte Africa)\n\n\n09h10 – 09h30\nOpening – Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu (Chairman: MarketPlace Academy)\n\n\n09h30 – 10h15\nKeynote – Honourable Nomalungelo Gina (Deputy Minister: Department of Science\, Technology and Innovation)\n\n\n10h15 – 10h45\nTED Talk: The Case for Change – Dr Sizwe Nxasana (CEO: Sifiso Learning Group)\n\n\n10h45 – 11h15\nMathematics Participation and Performance in Low-Resource Contexts Study – Gail Campbell (CEO: Zenex Foundation)\n\n\n11h15 – 11h30\nBreak\n\n\n11h30 – 12h15\nThe Cost of Low Maths Proficiency on the SA Economy – Isaah Mhlanga (Chief Economist: RMB) and Prof Adrian Saville (GIBS)\n\n\n12h15 – 13h15\nLunch\n\n\n13h15 – 14h00\nFrom Insight to Implementation – Mampho Langa (Head of Academics: Nation NXT College)\n\n\n14h00 – 14h30\nTED Talk: Developing Effective Mathematics Lessons Using What You Have – Bernice Skotha (National Alumni Coordinator: Numeric)\n\n\n14h30 – 15h30\nMaths in Practice: Teacher Panel Discussion \nThabang Ngwenya (Systems Engineer and Social Entrepreneur: MarketPlace Academy)\nXoliswa Mahlangu (Head of Digital Learning & Technology: Sifiso EdTech)\nNkateko Machumele (Mathematics and Physical Science Teacher\, Diepsloot Combined School)\n\n\n15h30\nClosing and Thank Yous – Chantyl Mulder (CEO: MarketPlace Academy)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://nationnxt.com/event/futuretalk-stem-summit/
LOCATION:In-person and online\, South Africa
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