BUILDING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY.
BUILDING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY.
Heatskrs con
Heatskrs con
13–14 NOVEMBER 2026
Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
A two-day creative economy convention bringing together the people shaping, building and imagining the future of Africa's creative industries.
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TALKS
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MASTERCLASSES
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WORKSHOP
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SHOWCASE
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EXHIBITION
13–14 NOVEMBER 2026
Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
A two-day creative economy convention bringing together the people shaping, building and imagining the future of Africa's creative industries.
Creativity is an industry.
south Africa has no shortage of creative talent.
The bigger question is what happens around that talent.
Creativity is an industry.
south Africa has no shortage of creative talent.
The bigger question is what happens around that talent.
How do creatives build sustainable careers?
How do ideas become businesses?
How does creative work reach audiences?
How do we build stronger pathways between talent, industry, technology, capital and opportunity?
How do creatives build sustainable careers?
How do ideas become businesses?
How does creative work reach audiences?
How do we build stronger pathways between talent, industry, technology, capital and opportunity?
How do creatives build sustainable careers?
How do ideas become businesses?
How does creative work reach audiences?
How do we build stronger pathways between talent, industry, technology, capital and opportunity?
HEATSKRS CON exists to have those conversations.
HEATSKRS CON exists to have those conversations.
A space to learn from people doing the work, question how the industry operates and connect with others building what comes next.
A space to learn from people doing the work, question how the industry operates and connect with others building what comes next.
THis Year's Speakers:
THis Year's Speakers:
Our Wall Of Heat:
Our Wall Of Heat:
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
TALKS
TALKS
Conversations with people working across Africa's creative industries.
MASTERCLASSES
MASTERCLASSES
MASTERCLASSES
Practical knowledge you can take back into your work.
Practical knowledge you can take back into your work.
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
Hands-on sessions designed around the realities of building creative projects and businesses.
Hands-on sessions designed around the realities of building creative projects and businesses.
SHOWCASES
SHOWCASES
A platform for creative work, ideas and emerging talent.
A platform for creative work, ideas and emerging talent.
EXHIBITIONS
Spaces to encounter creative projects, organisations and ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about us. Find answers to the most common questions below.
1. What is HEATSKRS CON 2026?
HEATSKRS CON is a two-day creative convention celebrating film, culture and creative entrepreneurship. The 2026 edition brings together youth-led innovation, entrepreneurship and cultural storytelling through talks, workshops, industry discussions, showcases, performances and curated networking experiences.
1. What is HEATSKRS CON 2026?
HEATSKRS CON is a two-day creative convention celebrating film, culture and creative entrepreneurship. The 2026 edition brings together youth-led innovation, entrepreneurship and cultural storytelling through talks, workshops, industry discussions, showcases, performances and curated networking experiences.
When and where is HEATSKRS CON taking place?
When and where is HEATSKRS CON taking place?
What can I expect at HEATSKRS CON?
What can I expect at HEATSKRS CON?
What happens on Friday, Day 1?
What happens on Friday, Day 1?
What is The Bloo-Grape Hackathon?
What is The Bloo-Grape Hackathon?
What happens on Saturday, Day 2?
What happens on Saturday, Day 2?
Who should attend HEATSKRS CON?
Who should attend HEATSKRS CON?
TWO DAYS. MANY PERSPECTIVES.
Curated evenings, resident DJs, and the occasional surprise. Here's what's coming up.
DAY 01
information hub day
information hub day
What’s included:
The Bloo-Grape Hackathon: A high-energy pitch competition where teams of 2 to 5 have 48 hours to craft a winning pitch deck, production plan, and budget outline for an exclusive online campaign.
Industry Discussions & Workshops surrounding Cinema, Risk Management, Budgeting, Curation Trends & more
Curated Networking Events
DAY 02
culture hub day,
culture comes alive
culture hub day,
culture comes alive
What’s included:
BAI Spotlights: A Live Talk program where Creative Figures and Entrepreneurs share their entrepreneurial and personal stories
The Early Look & Breakdown Sessions: These sessions provide an exclusive and in-depth look into the creative process of on-going or upcoming creative projects from filmmakers, musicians and animators.
Live Performances, Product Exhibitions & Curated Media Activations:
TWO DAYS. MANY PERSPECTIVES.
Curated evenings, resident DJs, and the occasional surprise. Here's what's coming up.
DAY 01
information hub day
What’s included:
The Bloo-Grape Hackathon: A high-energy pitch competition where teams of 2 to 5 have 48 hours to craft a winning pitch deck, production plan, and budget outline for an exclusive online campaign.
Industry Discussions & Workshops surrounding Cinema, Risk Management, Budgeting, Curation Trends & more
Curated Networking Events
DAY 02
culture hub day,
culture comes alive
What’s included:
BAI Spotlights: A Live Talk program where Creative Figures and Entrepreneurs share their entrepreneurial and personal stories
The Early Look & Breakdown Sessions: These sessions provide an exclusive and in-depth look into the creative process of on-going or upcoming creative projects from filmmakers, musicians and animators.
Live Performances, Product Exhibitions & Curated Media Activations:
