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Panel Session ProgramME
SESSION TITLE:
BREAKING SILOS: CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING
THROUGH DESIGN, COLLABORATION, AND REAL-WORLD LEARNING
Time: 08h00 – 09h30 Date: 26 November 2026 Venue: Onyx, CSIR ICC Moderator: Dr Tessa Reddy, DUT
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SPEAKER
TIME
1. Opening and Welcoming
A brief introduction to the session goals and relevance to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation subtheme.
Dr Sandile Mkhize
Academic: Marketing & Retail Management Durban University of Technology (DUT)
10 Min
2. Keynote Speaker
DUT’s ENVISION2030’s strategic alignment to Innovative Engagement and Entrepreneurship
Prof Molusiwa Ramabodu
Acting Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Durban University of Technology (DUT)
20 Min
3. Panel Discussion
Case Studies: Bringing the Framework to Life Real-world examples illustrating the Application of Design Thinking, Problem-Based Learning, and Stakeholder Engagement
Reflection on Student-led Interventions and their Impact
Dr Siyabulela (Siya) Ntutela
Business Development Specialist, University of South Africa (UNISA)
Ms Anne Gabathuse
Executive Manager: Business Development & Commercialization, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Dr Thuli Mofokeng
Academic: Entrepreneurship Studies & Management, Durban University of Technology (DUT)
40 Min
4. Q&A Session
10 Min
5. Closing Reflections and Takeaways
Dr Tessa Reddy
Academic: Marketing & Retail Management, Durban University of Technology (DUT)
10 Min
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