Sasol Techno X 2022, South Africa’s leading career expo, showcases 4IR and 5IR opportunities to the youth in ground-breaking virtual experience
Sasol Techno X, South Africa’s largest science, technology, engineering, arts, maths and innovation (STEAMI) career guidance exhibition, is back and this year it is expected to be bigger and better than ever.
Hosted on virtual platforms for the first time ever, the 20th Sasol Techno X will take place from 12 – 16 September 2022. To participate, visitors will need to register on https://sasoltechnox.co.za/. The event is free to the public, as well as learners, educators, and other players in the education sector.
The exhibition aligns with Sasol’s purpose to innovate for a better world and its promise to be a catalyst for positive change, driving shared socio-economic values.
During this unique, week-long interactive experience, visitors can expect to be immersed in virtual tours, talks, workshops, 3D displays and hands-on activities that demonstrate the future of science and the endless possibilities of technology. The intention is to inspire the youth and the broader public to take interest in science and technology in all forms, as well as gain better understanding of the career opportunities brought about by the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions, as well as the advent of the green economy. By utilising the latest interactive virtual technology, Sasol Techno X offers learners and educators a space to interact with and engage on critical STEAMI activities that are part of the school curriculum.
Online visitors to Techno X can look forward to exhibition stands powered by creative interactive tools such as:
- Live text-based chat
- Video uploads
- Social media links
- Website links
- Unlimited downloadable brochures.
Among the exciting speakers at this year’s event are STEAMI thought leaders such as:
- Ms Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education;
- Queen Ndlovu, co-founder and CEO of QP DroneTech, and the Finalist for Women in Tech (2020);
- Theo Baloyi, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Bathu Shoes;
- Marieke Peche, Senior Exploration Geoscientist at Sasol;
- Inga Gubeka, owner of Inga Atelier, a diverse range of unique and fashionable luxurious leather goods;
- Bayanda Maseko, Director of Ingwempisi Farming & Projects, and Buhle Farmers Academy graduate.
As one of the country’s leading STEAMI employers, Sasol urges young people to learn more about the field by participating in this event. There will also be an opportunity for Grade 12 learners to apply for an all-inclusive Sasol Foundation bursary, which is aimed at individuals who are planning to study full-time towards undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related careers. These include fields such as Engineering and Technology, Data Science, Agricultural Science, Environmental and Medical Sciences, Construction and Manufacturing; and Financial and Accounting Sciences.
Inspiring more youth to be scientists, engineers, technologists, and innovators will unleash the economic potential and global competitiveness of our country. Young people who choose a career in these dynamic fields have the opportunity to prosper, explore, create, innovate and make a difference.
Register now to attend the virtual Sasol Techno X 2022: https://sasoltechnox.co.za/
The exhibition will run concurrently with a virtual Annual Technical-Vocational Teachers Conference (ATTC), which will take place on the 14th – 15th September 2022. The ATTC will be presented by the Sasol Foundation in partnership with Kagiso Trust. All technical-vocational subject educators and subject advisors are invited to register for free. For more information on the ATTC, visit https://sasolattc.liveevent.co.za/room/Lbg51jsVBI7NunR1Ho9A
