Discovery Limited - events

Discovery launches SEE ME campaign to create safer roads

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:05:09 +0200

Time: Feb 05, 10:30 – 12:00 CAT
Location: Emfundisweni Primary School, Alexandra, Johannesburg. There will be a bus departing from 1 Discovery Place at 8am.

Discovery is launching a campaign called SEE ME, as we are embarking on a mission to provide every school child in Alexandra with reflective gear in the form of a bag, beanie and cap, along with a fun to read and educational road safety booklet. Emfundisweni and Ikage Primary School were our first priority as they are both situated on the very busy London road, and by the end of the year Alexandra will be reflective.

Revealed: New report card scores SA kids health

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:11:02 +0200

Time: May 24, 11:30 – 14:30 CAT
Location: The Vitality HealthyFood Studio | 155 West Street, Sandton

Join the Sports Science Institute of South Africa and Discovery Vitality as they join forces to present the Healthy Active Kids South Africa Report Card (HAKSA) 2016 – a review of the latest research on children's health habits from how much they play, how much fast food they eat, how much TV they watch, and how much support they get for healthy choices at home and school.

Press conference: Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:06:12 +0200

Time: Feb 09 02:00 CAT
Location: The Amphitheater, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town.

On 11 and 12 February 2017, Discovery brings all the multisport action to Cape Town in the Discovery Get Active weekend. The weekend consists of the Discovery Duathlon Cape Town and the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town where elite athletes, amateur athletes, and well known personalities all compete on the same stage. We would like to invite you to the press conference where you will have the opportunity to interview top athletes as well as the event stakeholders. If you would like to secure an interview or media accreditation for the weekend, please contact Taryn on 082 780 9185 or via tarynke@discovery.co.za.

How Active Rewards became the most successful product in Vitality history

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:38:48 +0200

Time: Feb 23 02:00 CAT
Location: Discovery offices, 16 Fredman Drive, Sandton.

Join the CEO of Discovery Vitality, Dr Shrey Viranna, on Tuesday 23 February to discuss how we used the aroma of coffee to get thousands of people off the couch and into their running shoes, and how this laid a foundation for a powerful, global real-time Vitality platform that is ultimately shift health outcomes.

INVITATION to the Discovery Sport Industry Summit 2015

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:13:25 +0200

Time: Nov 17, 10:00 – 18:00 CAT
Location: Vodaworld Dome, Midrand

Now in its fourth year, the event is set to welcome back influential figures from the nation's leading brands, governing bodies and organisations to discuss, debate, network and share best practice on all aspects of the South African sport industry at the Vodaworld Dome. The Discovery Sport Industry Summit provides a rare opportunity for leading figures from the nation's top brands, governing bodies and organisations to discuss, debate, network and share best practice on all aspects of the South African sport industry.

Invitation: Discovery Health Quality Summit 2015

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:31:04 +0200

Time: Nov 03, 10:00 – 15:20 CAT
Location: Time: 08:30 for 09:00 - 15:00 Venue: Hyatt Regency Hotel Address: 191 Oxford Rd, Rosebank RSVP: Nozuko Basson on 011 529 1450 or nozukob@discovery.co.za

Discovery Health strives to help strengthen the healthcare system through smarter healthcare delivery, ensuring better health and better healthcare while sharing its innovative knowledge base to improve societal goals. Please join us for the second Discovery Health Quality Summit on patient-centered care and its benefits to patients and the healthcare system.

Discovery Foundation Panel Discussion on tuberculosis (TB)

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:09:32 +0200

Time: Aug 20, 10:00 – 13:30 CAT
Location: Protea Hotel Wanderers, Corner Corlett Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo GPS : -26.134238,28.052029

Leaders in South African healthcare to discuss issues and developments around TB Worldwide tuberculosis (TB) is second only to HIV/AIDS as the biggest cause of mortality due to a single infectious agent. The Discovery Foundation invites you to a panel discussion as part of the Discovery Foundation Alumni Conference, which will precede this year’s awards ceremony. The panel, including experts from both the private and public health sectors, will highlight the impact of critical issues around TB affecting South Africans and our healthcare system. The great need for action has also seen South Africa’s researchers and scientists produce world-leading diagnostic methods and therapies. Please join us for this panel discussion on the issues and developments to improve the quality of care, here and across the continent. Panellists include: Professor Gregory Hussey - Director of the Institute of Infectious Diseases at the University of Cape Town Professor Linda-Gail Bekker - Deputy Director: IIDMM/The Desmond Tutu HIV Centre Dr Maurice Goodman - Chief Medical Officer: Discovery and Trustee of the Discovery Foundation Professor Mike Sathekge - Chairman: SA Medical Research Council and University of Pretoria Dr Sanni Babatunde - Head of TB Programme: World Health Organisation Dr Norbert Ndjeka - Director: TB, Drug-Resistant TB and HIV at National Department of Health We hope to welcome you as we create awareness around the unique health challenges and advances made to empower South African health professionals in leading research to combat TB infections and improve quality of care. RSVP: Nozuko Basson on 082 561 5002 or nozukob@discovery.co.za

LAUNCH INVITATION: Will healthier societies come at the cost of our environment?

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:31:36 +0200

Time: Jul 16, 11:30 – 14:00 CAT
Location: Discovery, The Forum 16 Fredman Drive Sandton Johannesburg

Discovery Vitality and The Vitality Institute invite you to attend the South African launch of the Planetary Health Commission report prepared by the Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on Planetary Health. RSVP: TarynKe@discovery.co.za to join us for a panel discussion around the balance between the health of human civilisation and the sustainability of our environment.

Invitation_Find out how kids in SA’s health stack up against the rest of the world

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:38:35 +0200

Time: Jul 10, 11:30 – 14:00 CAT
Location: The Wanderers Club, 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg

Please join us as we announce the results of the South African Healthy Active Kids Report Card 2014. The Report Card highlights the current state of South African children's health with particular reference to physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight. We will also reveal how the health of our kids compared to 14 other countries around the globe. RSVP By 07 July to Khensanimth@discovery.co.za

Join in the parkrun fun at the Modderfontein Reserve

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Thu, 08 May 2014 11:25:07 +0200

Time: May 10, 10:00 – 12:00 CAT
Location: Modderfontein Reserve

Parkrun and Discovery Vitality invite all runners and walkers to celebrate World Move for Health Day this Saturday 10 May, 2014. Parkrun and Discovery Vitality will be celebrating the day with a special edition parkrun at Modderfontein Reserve. The run starts at 8am and all runners and walkers are encouraged to wear orange, the colour of Vitality to this event.

Discovery Financial Planning Summit 2014

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:58:22 +0200

Time: May 15 – May 16
Location: Sandton Convention Centre

Featuring some of the world’s top minds on succession planning, building your brand, developing client loyalty and regulatory changes within our industry, the Discovery Financial Planning Summit is the highlight on the 2014 financial services calendar.

INIVIATION: Safe Travel to School Launch

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:46:27 +0200

Time: Jan 30, 13:00 – 14:30 CAT
Location: Norma Road Primary School, Silvertown, Athlone, Cape Town

Discovery in partnership with Childsafe are committed to working together to address this issue.Join us as at official launch of the Safe Travel to School programme, where the Minister of Transport; Ms Dipuo Peters will be providing a keynote address on the importance of transporting our children safely to school.

The Discovery Foundation Awards

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 07:17:46 +0200

Time: Oct 09, 20:30 – 23:00 CAT
Location: Turbine Hall, Newtown, Johannesburg

The seventh Discovery Foundation Awards Ceremony takes place on 9 October. The Discovery Foundation is committed to strengthening South Africa’s healthcare system and making people healthier and enhancing and protecting their lives by ensuring more South Africans have access to affordable, quality healthcare. The Foundation will be recognising and honouring the excellence and contribution by the Discovery Foundation recipients, to our country’s healthcare system in a special awards ceremony. Date: 9 October 2013 Time: 18.30 – late Venue: Turbine Hall, Newtown, Johannesburg Dress Code: Cocktail RSVP: Alishap@discovery.co.za

Discovery Vitality Summit - Media Conference

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:31:58 +0200

Time: Aug 14, 14:00 – 03:30 CAT
Location: The Forum at Discovery, 1st Floor, 16 Fredman Drive, Sandton

The Summit, which builds on the success of the annual Discovery Vitality Wellness and Fitness Convention. This year’s prestigious event will feature experts and role-players in the health, fitness and sports industry who will be sharing their knowledge, expertise, best practices and leadership lessons with the broader community. Please see, www.vitalitysummit.com

Vitality Fittest City Index - South Africa's Fittest City Revealed!

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Time: Jun 13, 13:00 – 15:00 CAT
Location: Cape Town: Plascon Design Centre, (Freeworld Design Centre) 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town Johannesburg: The Forum at Discovery, 1st Floor, 16 Fredman Drive, Sandton Time: 12h00 – 14h00

The Vitality Fittest City Index, powered by Discovery and University of Cape Town, aims to determine how each of South Africa's six major metropolitan areas – Johannesburg, Ekhurhuleni (East Rand), Tshwane (Pretoria), Cape Town, eThekweni (Durban) and Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) – ranked in physical activity-related health and infrastructure that promotes physical activity.

Healthcare 3.0 Media Summit

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:01:47 +0200

Time: May 29, 09:30 – 12:00 CAT
Location: The Forum at Discovery, 1st Floor, 16 Fredman Drive, Sandton

Join the conversation on some of the important issues and trends in healthcare today The private healthcare system in South Africa faces many challenges, including a shortage of health professionals, a fragmented healthcare system and costs rising at levels faster than consumer inflation. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive and systematic approach to healthcare reform. There are many critical trends in the reform of international healthcare systems which hold useful lessons for South Africa. Another topical issue today is the evolving science of wellness and health promotion to build healthier societies. Please join Discovery for the Healthcare 3.0 Media Summit on 29 May 2013 where we will explore some of these critical issues and future trends. Dr Jonathan Broomberg, CEO of Discovery Health, Gidon Novick, CEO of Discovery Vitality and Dr Craig Nossel, Head of Vitality Wellness will be addressing this media briefing.

Discovery Interim Financial Results presentation

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:28:32 +0200

Time: Feb 21, 11:00 – 13:00 CAT
Location: The results presentation will be broadcast on Summit TV, Channel 412 on DSTV at 10:00 (SA time). The presentation will also be available via a live webcast on the Discovery website (www.discovery.co.za)

Discovery CEO Adrian Gore will present Discovery's interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2012.

What makes award winning Health Journalism?

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0200

Time: Nov 13 – Nov 14
Location: Health Boardroom, 5th Floor, Discovery offices, 16 Fredman street Sandton. The discussion will take place in Johannesburg with video conference facilities from Discovery regional office in Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. Knowledge Park Building, Heron Crescent, Century City, Millerton, Cape Town BPO Building, Coega IDZ, Zone 4, Port Elizabeth 41 Imvubupark Place, Riverhorse Valley Business Estate, Durban

To mark the opening of the 5th Discovery Health Journalism Awards - Prof Tawana Kupe, Convenor of the Discovery Health Journalism Awards’ judging panel, invites you to a critical discussion of what makes for an award winning health story. The discussion will be moderated by Prof Harry Dugmore, Centre Director at the Discovery Centre for Health Journalism, Rhodes University.

Discovery Health media briefing: Private Healthcare Industry Analysis

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:16:00 +0200

Time: Sep 12, 13:00 – 14:30 CAT
Location: Date: Wednesday, 12 September Time: 13:00-14:30 Venue: Discovery Offices, Health Boardroom, 5th Floor, 16 Fredman Drive, Sandton

Dr Jonathan Broomberg, CEO of Discovery Health, invites you to a media briefing session, where he will share Discovery Health’s insights and analysis of the private healthcare industry. Dr Broomberg’s presentation will outline the challenges facing the sustainability of the healthcare industry and approaches to addressing the drivers of medical inflation. He will also comment on the Council for Medical Schemes’ (CoMS) Annual Report for the financial year 2011-2012 which is scheduled for release on 4 September.

Discovery Invest Leadership Summit

Discovery Holdings Ltd — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:01:07 +0200

Time: Aug 30, 09:00 – 17:00 CAT
Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Tony Blair, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Michael Porter will form part of an impressive line-up of local and international leaders speaking at the fourth annual Discovery Invest Leadership Summit. To be held on 30 August 2012 at the Sandton Convention Centre, the event has become synonymous with leading global thought leadership on issues relating to business, economics, government and leadership. Chess Grandmaster and author Garry Kasparov, Richard Gnodde co-chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs and Sir Terry Leahy is the former Chief Executive of Tesco will also be participating in the conference Other South African thought leaders that will participate in the Discovery Invest Leadership Summit are Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan; Sizwe Nxasana, CEO of FirstRand Group and Stephen Koseff, CEO of Investec.