ABOUT HEATSKRS CON 2026

Film, Culture and Creative Entrepreneurship come alive as HEATSKRS CON returns on the 13th and 14th of November for a power-packed two-day experience that champions youth-led innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural storytelling. Taking place at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the convention blends the worlds of creative entrepreneurship with filmmaking, music, cultural organizing and pop-culture through carefully curated stages, workshops, talks, and showcases.

HEATSKRS CON’s 2026 Programme will be split into 2 days

Friday, Day 1 - The Information Hub

Current Highlights Include:

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

Saturday Day 2 - The Cultural Hub

Current Highlights:

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:

Follow @baiheatseekers for more announcements and activities about the convention