Events, Workshops, and Conferences in October 2019

Are you looking for local events, conferences, and workshops in the job sector? There is a wide range of exciting opportunities coming up in South Africa. These events offer you a chance to network with other professionals while helping you keep up to date with the latest information available in your industry.

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STEM Conference and Career Expo

Date:                    04 – 05 October 2019

Address:              Ticketpro Dome, Blue Wing, Johannesburg, South Africa

Time:                    08:30 – 16:30

Ticket Price:       Free

This conference focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math. Students can benefit from attending this event as it’s the perfect opportunity to network with leading companies. You can expect to discover more about different careers, financial support, and internships. Speakers include Dineo J. Mabitle, Dr Tebogo Mashifana, Jackie Carroll, and Musawenkosi Buthelezi. Exhibitors will benefit from being part of the expo as they are able to connect with a broad range of graduate recruits.

IT Leaders Africa Summit

Date:                    08 – 09 October 2019

Address:              African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

Time:                    08:00 – 16:00

Ticket Price:       R8 500 excl. VAT

Learn more about the latest trends in the IT industry at this leading summit. If you’re an IT executive or a CIO, this is definitely one of the events you can’t afford to miss. You’ll enjoy plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day while attending interactive workshops. Other highlights of this event include exceptional speakers such as Robin Barnwell, Henry Denner, and Katherine Schneider. Business meetings create a space for IT professionals to share cutting-edge ideas that help to strengthen the IT sector.

Public Sector Trainers’ Forum Conference

Date:                    07 – 09 October 2019

Address:              Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng Province

Time:                    TBD

Ticket Price:        TBD

This conference is brought to you by the National School of Government in collaboration with the PSTF Advisory Committee. RTD/HRD practitioners, researchers, and students will benefit from attending this event. The conference also caters to members of organised labour and SETA officials. This year’s theme focuses on training and development for socio-economic impact. You can expect to learn more about a wide range of topics, including capacity development, youth empowerment, and career pathing.

EduTech Africa

Date:                    09 – 10 October 2019

Address:              Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

Time:                    9:00 – 18:00

Ticket Price:       Free

With over 50 seminars to choose from, EduTech is an action-packed event. You’ll have the opportunity to meet over 35 000 EdTech professionals and represent your organisation. Explore products from more than 80 premium technology suppliers so that you can identify the best equipment to match your requirements. You can expect to see a range of laptops, ICT solutions, and devices on display at EduTech Africa. The speakers include Fiona Anirudh, Rafiat Anokwuru, and Linah Anyango.

Coaching Conference

Date:                    16 – 17 October 2019

Address:              Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg

Time:                    TBD

Ticket Price:       Pre-Conference workshop (16 Oct 2019) – R 4 100.00 excl. VAT

                              One day | Coaching Conference 2019 (17 Oct 2019) –
R3 043.48 excl. VAT

If you’re involved in human resource management or coaching, this is the right event for you. You can expect to learn more about mentoring and coaching in a corporate environment. Network and share ideas with other professionals so that you can implement the latest coaching strategies in your organisation. Exceptional speakers such as Jeanett Modise, Michael Taylor, and Creina Schneier make this conference stand out. The pre-conference workshop covers important coaching conversations and helps you improve the structure of your mentoring program.

Now that you know more about the different events taking place in October, you can organise your calendar accordingly.

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