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AVIJOZI25: Where creativity and technology meet

AVIJOZI is more than a two-day festival; it’s a hub where Africa’s creative talent meets the latest technology, shaping the future of film, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling.

From 13 – 14 September 2025, Johannesburg will come alive with some of the continent’s most forward-thinking creators, innovators, and technologists. Whether you’re just starting out, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the next big thing in entertainment and tech, AVIJOZI offers a weekend full of ideas, inspiration, and hands-on experiences.

Following an exciting 2024 edition, AVIJOZI25 is set to take things even further. Expect interactive demonstrations, engaging panel discussions, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders – all designed to highlight how creativity and technology together are driving Africa’s cultural and economic growth.

What to expect at AVIJOZI

Step into AVIJOZI and you’ll find yourself moving through a buzzing mix of ideas, talent and technology. It’s a place where the worlds of storytelling and innovation meet, and every corner offers something different to explore.

You might start in the animation space, where hand-drawn artistry sits alongside stop-motion demos and fully immersive 3D worlds. A few steps away, you could be watching how visual effects teams turn green screens into epic battle scenes and create the kind of cinematic magic seen in blockbuster films.

Gaming fans and tech-curious visitors can dive into VR and AR experiences, while developers showcase the latest tools and worlds they’re building. Film production is everywhere too — producers, directors, stunt teams and cinematographers sharing what it really takes to bring a story to life.

And because AVIJOZI is about the future, expect conversations about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. From automating creative workflows to opening up brand-new ways of telling stories, these tools are reshaping how we create and connect.

AVIJOZI isn’t just about watching, it’s about taking part. Try the demos, meet the makers and leave inspired by what’s possible when creativity and technology come together.

Meet the creators shaping the future

AVIJOZI25 brings together some of the most exciting voices driving Africa’s creative and tech industries forward. Among them are Monde Twala of Paramount Africa, Erik Prinz from Nyamakop Game Studio, Leote Taylor of The South African Creative Industries Incubator, Nick Cloete from South Africa’s 2D Animation Studio, and Ulrico Grech-Cumbo of Habitat XR – alongside many other inspiring leaders shaping the future of film, animation, gaming and technology.

Together, they represent every corner of the creative economy, from immersive tech and policy to innovation and education. AVIJOZI25 is an unmissable opportunity to connect with these innovators and explore where Africa’s creative industries are headed.

The AVIJOZI Exhibition is your chance to meet artists, creators, developers, studios, schools and vendors all in one space. Discover new career paths, explore fresh ideas, watch live demos and even showcase your own innovations. It’s not just an event, it’s a community.