Within the commemoration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth, the Embassy of South Africa in Portugal and NOVA University Lisbon organize on December 5th, at the Rectorate of NOVA, the Conference "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 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.