Cape Town Art of hosting
Updated: 5 days ago
November 18-20, 2026
We are living in a time of profound change. As technology, climate uncertainty, political polarization, and social fragmentation are deeply reshaping our world , many of us are asking:
How do we come together in these complex times to create what is needed now?
How do we create the conditions for meaningful conversations, collective intelligence, and wise action?
The Art of Hosting is a globally practised approach to participatory leadership that helps groups, communities, organisations and networks draw on their collective wisdom, navigate complexity and find their way to wise action.
For 24 years, the Art of Hosting has been at the heart of how we live, learn and work together at Kufunda Learning Village in Zimbabwe.
Since Undine Whande and Ghalib Gallant participated in an Art of Hosting training at Kufunda in 2013, we have imagined bringing this work to Cape Town. And now it is finally happening!
Join us for three days of immersive learning and practice as we explore how to host conversations that matter, strengthen our capacity for participatory leadership and create the conditions for meaningful collective action.
This training is for:
Facilitators and coaches
Community builders and organizers
Activists, artists, and community practitioners
Educators and learning practitioners
Social entrepreneurs and innovators
Leaders and managers
Nonprofit and civil society practitioners
Consultants and organizational development professionals
Anyone seeking more participatory ways of leading and collaborating
More than a facilitation training, the Art of Hosting is a living, evolving body of practice, carried by a global community of practitioners who are learning how to lead, collaborate and create together.
Join us and become part of a living community of practice.
Together we will explore:
Participatory leadership principles and mental models
Convening conversations that matter
Working with emergence and uncertainty
Collective intelligence and collaborative decision-making
Several core Art of Hosting modalities including: Circle Practice, Appreciative Inquiry, World Café and Open Space Technology
Be Prepared to Be Surprised!
The Art of Hosting is a highly participatory learning experience where we learn through practice, reflection, dialogue, and real-world application.
You will leave with:
Practical facilitation approaches
New relationships and connections
Greater confidence in working with groups
Fresh perspectives on leadership and collaboration
Tools you can immediately apply in your own work and community
Dates
18-20 November 2026, 9- 5 pm daily
Venue
Ubuntu Novalis Institute, 39 Rosmead Avenue. Wynberg
Investment
We invite you to choose your contribution with care, considering your circumstances and what you can offer to help make this gathering possible.
R3,500 — Core: For those for whom the standard contribution would be a stretch. Your contribution helps cover the costs of the gathering.
R5,000 — Nourishing: Our suggested contribution for those able to contribute at this level. It helps us host the gathering well and sustain the people and work behind it.
R6,500+ — Paying it Forward: For those with greater financial capacity who wish to help make participation possible for others.
7,500 — Organisational Non Profit) per person. For those whose participation is funded by their organisation.
R9,500 — Organisational - Corporate (per person): For those whose participation is funded by their organisation.
We have a 15% discount for 3 of more from the same organisation.
Need more support? Concessions are available. We don’t want finances to be what keeps you away. You can apply for concession when registering.
The challenges of our time cannot be solved by any one person alone.
They invite us to learn how to think together, work together, and create together.
Your Team
From left to right clockwise: Maaianne Knuth, Admire Gwatidzo , Undine Whande, Irvine Muzuva, and Sikhethiwe Mlotsha
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