Prof. A. Stroh – Vice Principal Research, Innovation & Postgraduate Education.

Prof. T. de Jager – Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Prof. B. Erasmus – Dean of the Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences.

J. Hunter – Department of Health Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Primary Health Care.

Dr M. Muofhe – Deputy Director General for Technology Innovation, Department of Science & Innovation (DSI).

Prof. L. Zühlke – South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Vice President – Extramural Research & Internal Portfolio (VP-ERIP).

Dr. ‪M. Khati – National Research Foundation (NRF) Executive Director for Research Chairs and Centres of Excellence.

Dr. V. Phehane – The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Bio-Economy Executive.

Dr. N. Dharsee – Ocean Road Cancer Research Institute, Tanzania; Director of Academic, Research and Consultancy.

R. Hansen – Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) and Director of the Namibian National Cancer Registry.

Prof. K. Mlisana – National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) Executive Manager: Academic Affairs, Research & Quality Assurance.

Dr. N. Msomi – Chairperson of AfricaBio and Next Bioscience.