Republic of Angola Ministry of Science and Technology 7th Edition of the Fair of the Angolan Inventor/Creator 2nd Edition of the Fair of Science and Technology 2nd Edition of the International Fair of Ideas – Inventions and Product Valuation “Together for Strengthening the Insertion of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Country Development Strategy” Luanda, 9 – 13 September 2015 Luanda Important Dates - Registration until 26th of August 2015 - Mounting of Stand from 4 to 8 of September 2015 Ministry of Science and Technology Complexo Administrativo Clássicos do Talatona – Rua do MAT, Prédio B, Porta A – R/C, 6º e 7º Andares- Talatona/Luanda-Angola, Website: www.ciencia.ao, www.stconference-angola.og.ao - E-mail: [email protected], Luanda – Angola Concept Note The Fair of the Angolan Inventor/Creator, event that focuses on presentation and discussion of results on ideas, inventions and prototypes and on an annual basis, already gained prestige of considerable magnitude of national and international level and was first held in 2009, under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Angola. With a participation of about 120 exhibitors per year, from the 18 provinces of the country, following of selection criteria previously defined by a regulation and verification through a Jury Commission of recognized merit (exposure through the antechambers of Fairs of Angolan Inventor/Creator - in its 3rd edition) at level of the various provinces of Angola, the event at one of its highest expressions was attended by about 30,000 visitors. Since the year 2014, are held simultaneously the Fair of the Angolan Inventor/Creator, the Edition of the Fair of Science and Technology and the International Fair of Ideas Inventions and Valuation Products, respectively. Of biennial character, the Edition of the Fair of Science and Technology and the International Fair of Ideas - Inventions and Valuation Products, are celebrating this year its 2nd Edition and already counted with the participation of exhibitors from South Africa, Germany, Brazil, Portugal and Uganda. Information regarding participation in the Fairs here mentioned can be found in the attached regulation. The Organizing Committee 2 Introduction The strengthening of the National System of Science Technology and Innovation of Angola, passes from several factors, by the training of its human resources, inventory of scientific and laboratory potential, in the establishment of cooperation platforms, as well as in formulating policies to foster these and related fields. The need to develop a local culture based on the basis of creativity and innovation, thus enabling the insertion of Science, Technology and Innovation in the country's development strategy, has guided the MINCT in carrying out activities aimed at achieving this goal. The organization of the Fair of the Angolan Inventor/Creator, Science and Technology and Ideas - Inventions and Product Enhancement and Conferences on Science and Technology, fall into this perspective. For the year 2015, the Ministry of Science and Technology under the motto "Together for Strengthening the Insertion of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Country Development Strategy" will hold the 7th Edition of the Fair of the Angolan Inventor / Creator, 2nd Edition Fair of Science and Technology and the 2nd Edition of the Fair of Ideas - Inventions and Product Valuation. General Objectives • Develop a local culture based on creativity and innovation, providing true integration of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Development Strategy of the Country. Specific Objectives • Strengthening the National System of Science Technology and Innovation of Angola (SNCTI); • Encouraging the population in general, in the subject of Science, Technology and Innovation; • Promote Technological Innovation; • To promote the transfer of knowledge produced in universities to the productive sector; • To promote the competitiveness between the different actors of the National System of Science Technology and Innovation of Angola (SNCTI); • Promoting scientific and technological dissemination; • Creation of platforms or business networks; • Dissemination of Science and Technology. 3 Side Events ● 4th National Conference on Science and Technology Attractives About Science and Technology ● Vídeos ● A,B,C and Z of Programming ● MINCT Digital inclusion with Educational Content ● Plastics recycling ● Science Yetu ● Learning to Learn Organizing Committee of the 7th Edition of the Fair of the Angola Inventor/Creator, 2nd Edition of the Fair of Science and Technology and the 2nd Edition of the International Fair of Ideas - Inventions and Products Valuation Honorary Committee - Prof. Dra. Maria Cândida Pereira Teixeira (Minister of Science and Technology) – Honorary President - Prof. Doutor Eng. João Sebastião Teta (SECT) – Honorary Vice - President - Prof. Doutor Eng. Orlando da Mata (Chancellor/UMN) – Honorary Member - Prof. Dr. David Strangway/Canadá – Honorary Member Jury Committee Prof. Dr. José António de Oliveira Barata – (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) - President Secretariat - MSc. Sebastião Manuel Tingão (Coordinator) - Lic. Luzia Barros - Lic. Eugénia Simão - Lic. Justo Vilinga -MSc. Eusébio Panzo - Lic. Agostinho Panzu 4 Logistics -Lic. João Miguel Venâncio da Silva (Coordinator) -MSc. Óscar de Almeida -Lic. Alexandre Costa -Lic. Sara Cunha Marketing - Lic. Alexandre Cose (Coordinator) - Lic. Yolanda Fuma - Lic. Pascoal Micolo Diogo de Campos Protocol - Maria Natália de Sara Rufino (Coordinator) - Pessoal de Apoio Ministry of Science and Technology Complexo Administrativo Clássicos do Talatona – Rua do MAT, Prédio B, Porta A – R7C, 6º e 7º Andares- Talatona/Luanda-Angola, Website: www.ciencia.ao, www.stconference-angola.og.ao - E-mail: [email protected], Luanda – Angola 5