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CAN THE NEXT EINSTEIN COME FROM AFRICA?

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In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil
will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein
Forum (NEF) has launched a global call for support for Africa’s scientific and
technological emergence (http://www.IamEinstein.org). The video, which asks the
question, “Can the next Einstein come from Africa?” calls on game
changers from Africa and around the world to support Africa’s scientific
renaissance.
Watch the video “Can the next Einstein come from Africa?”:
https://youtu.be/sR8TClNe9Ts

The Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2016, Africa’s premiere global
science and technology forum is convened by the NEF, a global platform that
brings together leaders in industry, policy, science, and technology. The first
edition of this biennial event will set the stage for a vibrant conversation on
transforming Africa and the world through a renewed and increased focus on
science, technology and innovation. The NEF is an initiative of the African
Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)in partnership with the Robert Bosch
Stiftung.
“At more than 700 participants from 80 countries already registered, 52% of
them young people and 40% women, we are expecting a truly global forum that
discusses opportunities, innovations, and solutions. The NEF Global Gathering
will unveil Africa’s global contributions to science and technology and as the
forum opens on International Women’s Day, we will specifically acknowledge the
contributions and address the challenges faced by female scientists,” said
Thierry Zomahoun, NEF Chair and President and CEO of AIMS.
The NEF Global Gathering 2016 will showcase the innovations and
contributions of the NEF’s 15 Fellows –some of Africa’s brightest young
scientists (http://www.NEF.org/fellows) who are on the frontline of Africa’s
science renaissance. Flying under the radar, these scientists have been
tackling some the continent’s most urgent technological and development
challenges – from, big data and cybersecurity to hypertension, heart disease,
immunology and public health. In addition, for the first time in history, all
54 African countries will come together to talk science and technology each
represented by a NEF Ambassadors that will work to raise awareness about
science and technology in their countries.
“A great idea can come from anywhere in the world, and there is no doubt
that new and novel scientific ideas to solve global health challenges will come
from Africa.,” said Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Health and
Science Policy, Johnson & Johnson and Member of the NEF International
Steering Committee. “The scientific talent in Africa is outstanding with the
potential to produce the next Einstein, Pasteur or Madame Curie. The world
needs the best science from across the globe to solve the medical challenges of
our lifetime like HIV, TB, and other infectious diseases like Ebola and Zika
virus, and non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes.”
With a truly exciting program that focuses on advances in basic and applied
science and technology as well as an innovation pitching competition, a
Presidential Panel with H.E. President Macky Sall of Senegal and H.E. President
Paul Kagame of  Rwanda and other exciting
sessions like Meet and Greets with groundbreaking scientists and inventors, the
NEF Global Gathering 2016 will be live-streamed to a global audience from 8
March 2016 starting at 10:10 am UTC at www.NEF.org. 
Supporters of science, innovation and technology as drivers of growth in
Africa can join the NEF movement by pledging their signature at www.IamEinstein.org.
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