Experience Tech for Communications: the 2019 South African edition of #AfricaCommsWeek

Tue May 21, 08:00 - Tue May 21, 14:00

University of Johannesburg

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PR Trends ZA, official host partner of Africa Communications Week, brings you the second South African edition of this global campaign. Under the theme, Can Africa Lead Disruptive Innovation in Communications?


Endorsed by the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa, this year’s South African edition of Africa Communications Week is going to be a day of inspiration boasting:


  • a lecture on 'Fourth Industrial Revolution as a social revolution' presented by our knowledge partner, University of Johannesburg
  • live tech demonstrations
  • exhibition pavillion
  • insightful presentations on trends and case studies on technology, innovation and communications
  • a networking lunch


Africa Communications Week is an annual global campaign targeting and open to all communications professionals with an expertise or interest in Africa. The second edition of ACW will take place in several countries across Africa and the world between May 20 -24 2019.


Powered by a virtual international team of multi-talented communications professionals who share a vision for transformative change in Africa through strategic communications, Africa Communications Week aims to convene communications leaders from various backgrounds across the world, to critically assess the role of communications in Africa’s socio-economic development. It is the premier gathering for communication professionals, scholars and thought leaders looking to impact current narratives on Africa


HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018 EVENTS

SOUTH AFRICA HOSTS THE INAUGURAL AFRICA COMMUNICATIONS WEEK

“The South African edition of?ACW is a learning event that will bring together communications practitioners across all sectors, encouraging the sharing of lessons and insights and growing networks of collaboration with to ensure that we are constantly up to date with the practice of communications trends.” Nelisa Ngqulana, Managing Director of PR Trends ZA

Read the full article published on the Brand South Africa website here: 
https://www.brandsouthafrica.com/south-africa-fast-facts/africa-communications-week

WATCH: MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AT 2018 SOUTH AFRICAN EDITION OF #AFRICACOMMSWEEK

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WATCH: Minister of Communications addresses the 2018 South African Edition of #AfricaCommsWeek

"As Communicators and Public Relations practitioners we have an even greater part to play to ensure the narrative we collectively agreed on at the dawn of democracy is realised.

It is the responsibility of the sector to ensure citizens have access to information which is essential to the health of our democracy and the development of our country.

Communicators are at the centre of our endeavours to achieve an active citizenry as envisioned in the National Development Plan.

The centrality of public relations and communications industry in sharing the authentic South African narrative.

The sector plays an important part in reflecting the larger tapestry of life experiences, cultural uniqueness and diversity that defines our nation.

It can nurture and support our national objectives by helping us understand each other’s past, appreciate uniqueness and recognise similarities.

In honestly reflecting our society it can help us all realise that we all subscribe to the same basic set of values such as mutual respect, democracy, freedom, equality and justice.

The industry must work integrated manner in telling the good story of South Africa and how our nation’s programmes on job creation and social development are uplifting communities.

The manner in which the Public Relations specialists reflects key national issues and programmes should help inform the narrative of business and corporate South Africa." - South Africa's Minister of Communications at the South African edition of Africa Communications Week

Read the rest of the Minister's Speech here: https://www.doc.gov.za/minister-nomvula-mokonyane-africa-communications-week-global-campaign

REPORT: AFRICA COMMUNICATIONS WEEK, GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

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REPORT: #AfricaCommsWeek, Global Highlights
The 2018 edition of AfricaCommsWeek was forward-looking, with exceptional partnership and engagement with government, private sector, civil society and academic institutions in many countries. Communicating the Africa we want is well on its way.
 

The second edition of #AfricaCommsWeek lived up to expectations and explored a unique theme vital to Africa’s transformation:  Economic Integration in Africa: Opportunities for Communications.

The conversation was rich – both on social networks and in exceptional events in 23 countries. Communication experts took the time to exchange ideas, get to know each other, develop recommendations and create fruitful collaborations. In some African capitals, exchanges took place in the presence of communication ministers and senior state officials in charge of these issues.

You can read the rest of the report here: https://www.africacommunicationsweek.com/africacommsweek-2018-highlights-en/

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Experience Tech for Communications: the 2019 South African edition of #AfricaCommsWeek
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