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5th Unisa Innovation Festival 23 - 26 November 2026

Unisa is proud to present the 5th Unisa Innovation Festival, taking place from 23 to 26 November 2026 across the Florida, Muckleneuk and Sunnyside campuses.

Under the 2026 theme, “Catalyse. Innovate. Commercialise.”, the festival will place a strong focus on transforming ideas and research into practical solutions, viable ventures and opportunities for societal and economic impact.

Speakers

Ms Pretty Ndlovu
Ms Pretty Ndlovu

Director of Startup Huddle and Liaison for Africa, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)

Ms Hulisani Thabela
Ms Hulisani Thabela

Tourism Strategist | Destination Development & Marketing | Public Sector Innovation

Mr Yongama Skweyiya
Mr Yongama Skweyiya

Commercialisation Specialist: Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Unisa

Mr Soza Simango
Mr Soza Simango

Divisional Head: Tourism, City of Tshwane

Mr Sipho Nxasane
Mr Sipho Nxasane

Senior Innovation Specialist Innovation and Knowledge Management, City of Tshwane

VENUE

Science, Muckleneuk and Sunnyside Campuses

Muckleneuk Campus 4th Floor Function Venue; Senate Hall; Exam Halls Sunnyside Campus Enoch Sontonga Auditorium