Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture 2026

Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture 2026

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm
  • FREE
  • Location: Kaleide Theatre RMIT University 360 Swanston St Melbourne, VIC(AUS) 3000
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RMIT's College of Business and Law Centre for African Engagement, in partnership with Nelson Mandela Day Inc., is pleased to invite you to the ninth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on Friday, 17 July 2026.

Portrait of His Excellency Dr Jonathan Thuto MahlanzaHis Excellency Dr Jonathan Thuto Mahlanza, High Comissioner of the Republic of Botswana

International Nelson Mandela Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009 to  honour Mandela's lifelong service to humanity, calling on individuals  and communities to serve others and uphold the values of equality, justice and peace. 

This year's lecture will be delivered by His Excellency Dr Jonathan Thuto Mahlanza, High Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana, who will speak on: 

What would Nelson Mandela say about our current global challenges, and the solutions needed to advance equity, justice and peace?

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