2026Sandton, Johannesburg — a night for the people behind the work.
001 / Overview
One evening, three hundred guests, and a single shared goal — funding the next year of scholarships.
A seated dinner, short talks from this year's grant recipients, a live auction, and a set from a guest DJ to close the night.
300 guests across industry, academia, and the communities NOVA partners with — plus this year's honorees and scholarship alumni.
002 / Schedule
Times are approximate — the room will tell you when it's ready to move on.
003 / Recognition
Nominated by their peers, recognised on the night.
For an organisation whose collaboration expanded our reach into new communities this year.
Recognising leadership that shaped the direction of the programme over the past year.
For a scholarship alum whose early work already points to bigger things ahead.
004 / Partners
005 / RSVP
RSVPs close 1 November 2026. Tables are allocated as confirmations come in.
Time remaining
Until doors open on 14 November 2026, 18:30.
006 / Location
Valet parking and Gautrain access both within easy reach.
A short walk from Sandton Gautrain station, with valet and secure on-site parking for guests driving in.