No âmbito das comemorações do centenário do nascimento de Nelson Mandela, a Embaixada da África do Sul e a Universidade NOVA de Lisboa organizam no dia 5 de dezembro, na Reitoria da NOVA, a Conferência "Moving the Mandela Legacy Forward".
17h30 Reception of Guests
18h00 Opening - Musical Moment
18h10 Welcome Speech by Professor João Sàágua, Rector of Universidade Nova de Lisboa
18h20 Film Extract "Tribute to Mandela"
18h30 Speech by Her Excellency Mmamokwena Gaoretelelwe, South African Ambassador to Portugal
18h40 Speakers' Discussion - The Mandela Legacy & Academia: "It's in Our Hands"
20H00 Testimonial by His Excellency Jorge Sampaio, first United Nations Mandela Prize Laureate
20h05 Closing Session
20h15 Musical Moment
20h20 Cocktail Reception
Featuring a selection of Portuguese and South African snacks and wines.