In 2023, we are hosting our 2nd annual Makers Fest: A celebration of African artisanship! During this year’s event, we will be exploring what the future holds for African artisans and the trends that will propel technical and vocational trades forward.
Join us for this event on 1-2 Sept
Innovating the trades for the future by inspiring established and aspiring Makers, celebrating their role in pioneering innovation within their respective trades, and giving them a space to connect with other artisans and collaborate in a new age of technical & vocational skills in Africa.
Why you should attend
Connect with other artisan Makers
Learn what the future of the trades holds for Africa
Be inspired by up-and-coming artisan talent
Learn from experts in the technical & vocational trades
Celebrate the impact of artisans making a difference
Boost your confidence in your trade
What we’ll be talking about
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Agile Entrepreneurship
Scaling artisan businesses in the 21st century
Future trends in the trades:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Additive Manufacturing
Robotics and Automation
Self-driving Cars and Electric Vehicles
Big Data, IoT and Cloud Computing
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
MakersFest Conference Sessions
Toggle between session days:
1 September
2 September
Day 1 Conference Agenda
Day 2 Conference Agenda
1 Sept 2023Entrepreneurship Inter-College Finals
2 Sept 2023Allan Gray Makers Fest Programme
1. Opening
2. Keynote
3. Messages of Support
4. Introduction of Judges
5. Business Idea Pitches
6. Tech Business
7. Artisan Business
8. General Business
1. Opening Address
2. Panel Discussion
3. Women in the Trades
4. Artisan of Mzansi Pitching
5. Learning Lab
6. Green Building Technologies
7. Drone Technology in Construction
8. Business and Trades Expo
9. Celebration Dinner
Highlights from 2022
