2023 Conference Programme

National Member Meeting

The National Meeting is restricted to PURCO SA's Member Institutions.
The meeting is not open to suppliers unless personally invited.

PRE-CONFERENCE: NATIONAL MEETING MONDAY 23 October 2023 First Floor, Century City Conference Centre, Meeting Room 11
07h30 - 09h00	Shuttles available from conference hotels to Conference Centre
08h00	Registration and Tea on arrival
09h00	Welcome and formalities
09h10	CEO's report Company report Finance PURCO SA services
09h40	Social media
09h50	PURCO SA Feedback Session – Universities & TVETs
10h20	Midmorning break
10h50	Framework Agreements/ Transversal Contracts
11h00	ESD / SCM Training / Quality
11h15	Member session
12h00	General and Closure
12h30	LUNCH
13h15	Shuttles from Conference Centre to hotels Request early check-in or bag drop at hotels.
14h00	Buses leave for Excursion and Annual Dinner Meet at hotel or Conference Centre entrances.
17h00	Buses leave excursion to dinner venue.
18h00	Annual Dinner: Zeitz Mocaa Museum of Contemporary Art
22h00	Buses start leaving to return delegates to Conference hotels.

Conference Day 1

PURCO SA CONFERENCE 2023 DAY 1: Tuesday 24 October 2023
07h30 - 10h00	Shuttles available from conference hotels to Conference Centre
08h00	Registration and welcoming refreshments in Exhibition Hall
10h00	Conference starts in the Main Plenary Room (Ground floor)
	Welcome Selvan Govender: CEO, PURCO SA
10h10	Vice Chancellor's Address Advancing and Revisiting Collaboration: From Theory to Reality Prof Chris Nhlapo: Vice-Chancellor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
10H45	Keynote address: From Polycrisis to Polycatalyst Prof Swilling will present a global picture of the polycrises threatening our institutions, our country and globally. He will discuss how these impact South Africa, share emergent solutions and touch on how higher education can be a catalyst to find ways forward. Prof Mark Swilling: Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development - Stellenbosch University; Chair of the DBSA
11h25	Cyber Security in a Volatile World Simbo Ntshinka: Managing Director, Itec Tiyende Pieter Nel: Regional Head - SADC at Sophos
12h00	LUNCH IN EXHIBITION HALL
	Main Plenary Room (Ground floor)	Meeting Room 11 (1st Floor)	Meeting Room 8/9 (1st Floor)	Meeting Room 7 (1st Floor)
13h30	Panel discussion: How to ensure a successful Learning Management System implementation Drawing on case studies from UNISA, the University of Johannesburg and other global higher education institutions, the panel will share practical lessons and experiences to help you achieve a successful LMS implementation at your institution. Mrs M Nakene-Mginqi: Chief Information Officer, UNISA Dr Hemali Joshi: Director: Centre for Academic Technologies, University of Johannesburg Naledi Mohohlo: Technology Delivery Executive: Education (Digital Transformation), Adapt IT Stefan du Plessis: CEO, Eiffel Corp CHAIR: Natanya van der Lingen: Head of Partner Program, Moodle HQ	B2B Marketplaces for HE buyers and sellers: Opportunities, challenges, and the intersection with alternate payment systems. This session discusses how HE institutions and their supplier partners can utilise B2B marketplaces like Nedbank’s AVO B2B, Takealot and Amazon to improve their procurement processes, introduce efficiencies and save money. The session will discuss opportunities, challenges, and best practices. Olebogeng Mogale, head and founder of Avo B2B	University Procurement Master Class Join our exclusive University Procurement Master Class and uncover the power of effective procurement strategies. Learn prioritisation, tools, and techniques to maximize efficiency in your institution. Elevate your university's procurement game. Robin Golding: Director Procurement and Payment Services, University of Cape Town	Getting to OHS compliance Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations on campus is critical to identifying and addressing compliance gaps that can expose students and staff to potential risks. This requires a systematic approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating threats in academic, administrative and campus environments. This session will focus on minimising compliance vulnerabilities, adherence to OHS regulations, and closing compliance gaps. Brent Proctor: CEO, Campus Risk Consulting
14h05	Promoting the economic welfare of students and graduates using qualifications for credit profiling and credit scorecard enhancement Tebogo Rakgatla, Head of Data Management, PURQ Zara Feldman: Chief Data & Analytics Officer, FNB	Transforming University Property Portfolios: A Catalyst for ESG Advancement This presentation explores the trending topic of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and its potential for universities to transform their property portfolios and better serve their communities. Sumayyah Akoodie: ESG Professional, WeDo Tomorrow	Making innovation matter A conversation on how innovation and technology transfer is generating fifth stream income through the commercialisation of Stellenbosch University's institutional assets. Anita Nel: Chief Director, Innovation and Commercialisation - Stellenbosch University)	eBuses - the future of student transport In this session Manfred and Corné will provide feedback and findings from their eBus Assessment Project at UCT, and discuss lessons for institutions considering the viability of electric vehicles for student transport. Corné van Diemen: Senior Consultant, Asset Management, Zutari Manfred Braune: Director, Environmental Sustainability, University of Cape Town
14h40	Practical insights into successful student housing applications This session discusses the application requirements for Public-Private Partnerships and Lease-To-Own agreements between higher education institutions and private student accommodation providers. Tshiamo Moleme: Infrastructure Director, DHET Ms Yonwaba Mfengwana: Deputy Director: Infrastructure Finance Transaction Advisory Services and PPP Unit, Government Technical Advisory Centre	ERP projects: Guidance and Best Practice How to select the right ERP system for your organisation and how to prepare for the new ERP system implementation. A brief look at Best Practise and some guidance on what to do. Leepy Shabangu. Managing Director AdvisoryIT	The need for entrepreneurial universities in South Africa: The Food and Connect Model In this session Nazeem shares the Food and Connect business incubator model and their experience, to highlight how universities can generate a 3rd income stream by adopting innovative business models and supporting entrepreneurs at the same time. Nazeem Sterras: CEO, Food and Connect	Transforming leadership through Executive Coaching In this session Greg will provide feedback and findings from coaching HDU leadership teams and will highlight coaching techniques and areas university leadership should focus on to drive leadership behavioural consistency and team engagement. G reg Mason: CEO, Fusion Leadership Coach, bizHQ
15h15	TEA IN EXHIBITION HALLS
	Main Plenary Room (Ground Floor)
15h45	Digital Transformation in SA Higher Education Dr Sam Bosire: Chief Information Officer at Nelson Mandela University
16h25	Closing remarks
16h30	Visit the Exhibition Hall
16h30-17h30	Shuttles available from Conference Centre to hotels.
18h00	Buses to dinner leave Conference Centre and hotels.
19h00 - 23h00	Dinner Function at Pigalle Restaurant
22h00 - 24h00	Buses return delegates to Conference hotels.

Programme is subject to change.

Conference Day 2

PURCO SA CONFERENCE 2023 DAY 2: Wednesday 25 October 2023
07h00 - 08h30	Shuttles available from conference hotels to Conference Centre
07h30	Registration and welcoming refreshments in Exhibition Hall
08h30	Conference starts in the Plenary Hall
08h45	How artificial intelligence is transforming your world, and what you should be doing about it. Quintin Hawes: Edtech Specialist \| Senior Manager, PwC South Africa
09h25	How to solve South Africa's youth unemployment with education, insights, and strategic partnerships What predicts student employability? Using machine learning, Linkedin ran a predictive analysis on +59 Million recent graduates. We will unpack the top 3 factors that increase the probability of employment within one year of graduation. We will share our experience in working with global and South African higher education organisations; assisting academic stakeholder leverage real-time insights into companies, talent, industries, jobs and skills in demand to inform curriculum, improve the teaching and learning experience and deliver measurable, positive student employability outcomes. You will leave this keynote presentation with the best practices for the strategic pillars for ensuring employability. Read more at... Stewart Samkange: Employability Partner for Colleges & Universities, LinkedIn
10h00	TEA IN EXHIBITION HALLS
10H30	Smart Campus - Smart Education Tshepiso Segopolo: Huawei Enterprise Education Account Director, Huawei Technologies
11h00	Panel Discussion: Understanding and managing the impact of the Energy Crisis and Loadshedding on Education Kadri Nassiep: Executive Director: Energy – City of Cape Town Mughtar Parker: Acting COO – University of Cape Town Alwie Lester: Special Advisor to University of the Western Cape and WC Premier
12h00	LUNCH IN EXHIBITION HALL
	Meeting Room 11 (1st Floor)	Meeting Room 8/9 (1st Floor)	Meeting Room 7 (1st Floor)	Meeting Room 10 (1st Floor)
13h30	Practical session: ChatGPT: a hands-on practical demonstration for professionals In this hands-on session you will personally experience how to use ChatGPT. Raymond Crown: Director ICS, University of the Western Cape	Integrated Workplace Management Systems: A UCT case study This session will sketch the context around establishing the role of Director of Technology within the Properties and Services function at the University of Cape Town, and discuss getting funding for the Archibus Integrated Workplace Management System, the project establishment and roll out, as well as additional work such as asset management and 3D scanning. The session will include a demo of Archibus and the Mobile App. Mughtar Parker: Acting COO – University of Cape Town Hylton Holt: Director of Technology Services - Properties & Services at University of Cape Town	PURCO SA Online eTender System Enhanced savings, efficiency and compliance This session discusses the new PURCO SA Online eTender system, including real examples of how the system automates tender submissions and evaluation, delivers enhanced security and auditability, and is saving Members and Suppliers time and cost. Meshal Moonsamy: Business Development Executive, PURCO SA Davy Ivins, Managing Member, AssocWorks	How to build resilience and maintain a positive mindset in the midst of constant change Dr Robyn Holgate, Chief Medical Officer ER24 Tammy Dicks, Trauma Support Co-Ordinator - ER24
14h05	Investment strategies for Higher Ed Institutions Get a current overview of the investment market, with investment strategy recommendations tailored for higher education institutions. Dieter Breschler: Investment Consultant and Treasury Management, Old Mutual Wealth	Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Drawing on a case study from Enterprises University of Pretoria, this session provides a thorough overview of how to identify a use case and build a business case for RPA, and how to structure a digital transformation project for implementing automation and RPA tools. Charl Coetsee: Senior Manager - Automation & Innovation, First Technology Digital	Repeat: PURCO SA Online eTender System Enhanced savings, efficiency and compliance This session discusses the new PURCO SA Online eTender system, including real examples of how the system automates tender submissions and evaluation, delivers enhanced security and auditability, and is saving Members and Suppliers time and cost. Meshal Moonsamy: Business Development Executive, PURCO SA Davy Ivins, Managing Member, AssocWorks	Using technology to enhance student experiences, boost pre-enrolment engagement, and increase registrations. This session discusses how institutions can effectively utilise technology to increase enrolments by enhancing students' pre-enrolment engagement with the institution. Chantelle Fraser: Vice President Africa, Leadsquared
14h40	TEA IN EXHIBITION HALLS
15h10	The RGB Gaming AI Workshop: AI – Let’s think about this. The Gaming AI Workshop is a unique, innovative learning experience that combines the world of artificial intelligence with the immersive and collaborative environment of Minecraft. Participants join a group and embark on a gamified journey that explores various topics in AI, with a focus on the moral questions and debates surrounding this cutting-edge technology. (read more here) Jaco Sauer: GM and co-founder, RGB Gaming	LinkedIn as a tool for HE This breakaway session will demonstrate the solutions and information that inform, support and aid institutions to help students get jobs and entrepreneurship, and help staff skills stay up to date, productive and successful. Read more at... Stewart Samkange: Employability Partner for Colleges & Universities, LinkedIn	Innovation through Collaboration: A Student Housing Case Study The Unibell student residence at UWC is a fascinating case study of how multilateral collaboration with other institutions, student bodies, community organisations and law enforcement agencies secured the delivery of this safe and accessible student accommodation project. Bentley Jeftha will share the journey, and how the model can be replicated Bentley Jeftha, Director Risk and Compliance, University of the Western Cape	Learnt Optimism and Growth Mindset In a world where challenges and setbacks are inevitable, it is crucial to foster a mindset that withstands adversity and thrives on it. By shifting our thinking, we can reframe setbacks, enabling us to cultivate a more optimistic perspective. This shift in mindset has far-reaching effects, as optimism has been linked to improved mental health, increased well-being, and enhanced performance in various domains.
15h50	*RGB Gaming AI Workshop continued* The Gaming AI Workshop provides a dynamic and interactive platform for individuals interested in AI to come together, play, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations about the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence. Through gamification, this workshop offers a unique and engaging approach to AI education and exploration.	eMobility and sustainability How does eMobility impact sustainability, carbon footprint, social responsibility, and how to fund the transition Margo-Ann Werner: Director - Environmental, Mining and Regulatory Law, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc	Social media - the legal, policy and reputation management implications for staff and institutions Lerato Ntwampe: Social Media Legal Consultant	Repeat Transforming leadership through Executive Coaching In this session Greg will provide feedback and findings from coaching HDU leadership teams and will highlight coaching techniques and areas university leadership should focus on to drive leadership behavioural consistency and team engagement. G reg Mason: CEO, Fusion Leadership Coach, bizHQ
16h30	Conference closes for the day. Visit the Exhibition Hall
16h30-17h30	Shuttles from Conference Centre to hotels.
18h00 - 19h00	Shuttles from hotels to Gala Dinner at Conference Centre
18h30	Gala Dinner Pre drinks in Conference Exhibition area
19h00 onwards	Gala Dinner at Century City Conference Centre
22h00 - 01h00	Shuttles from Gala Dinner to conference hotels.

Programme is subject to change.

Conference Day 3

PURCO SA CONFERENCE 2023 DAY 3: Thursday 26 October 2023
07h00 - 08h45	Checkout from hotels. Bring your luggage to the Conference Centre. Shuttles available from conference hotels to Conference Centre
07h30	WELCOMING TEA IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
08h45	MC opens Conference in the Plenary
09h00	Economic and Market Overview: Outlook for Higher Education Izak Odendaal: Chief Investment Strategist, Old Mutual Wealth
09h40	Risk profiling: The foundation of transformative cybersecurity In developing a comprehensive risk profile, organisations can unlock transformative cybersecurity to enhance detection, protection, remediation, and automation capabilities. During his presentation, Johan will lead you through the steps to increasing cyber resilience and maximising resource efficacy. Johan Nepgen: Principal Sales Engineer, Mimecast
10h20	TEA IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
11h10	Scaling value through innovative leadership Referencing lessons from local and global experience, this session will discuss the keys to unlocking the potential and benefits of scaling research innovation and spins outs. Saberi Marais, Innovation Commercialisation Manager, University of Cape Town
11h50	The University of the Future / The Future of Procurement Prof Stan du Plessis: Chief Operating Officer, Stellenbosch University
12h30	ENGAGEMENT COMPETITION FINALE: R25 000 IN CASH PRIZES
13h10	Closing remarks Nicolene Andipatin, Chair: PURCO SA Western Cape Chair
13h15	LUNCH IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
14h00	Conference closes
	No shuttles available after the conference closes.