


THU 5 / FRI 6 MARCH 2026
Johannesburg is not just a city, it’s a rhythm. Born from gold and grit, Joburg thrives on hustle, innovation, and possibility. It’s Africa’s economic heartbeat, where ambition meets action and ideas are forged into reality. This summit places Johannesburg at the forefront of AI’s rise, a place where the continent’s boldest thinkers shape the future at the speed of Jozi.
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Join us at the elegant Sandton Hotel, perfectly located in the heart of Johannesburg’s financial and innovation district. With panoramic city views, modern design and a focus on comfort it is the ideal setting for your AI and wellness learning experience.
If you’re traveling from outside Johannesburg, we highly recommend staying at the hotel so you can fully immerse yourself, join the Thursday night gathering, start your day with Friday morning poolside yoga and stay present without the stress of commuting.
Johannesburg is often described as the economic engine of Africa and a rising hub for technology, finance and creative industries. The Sandton area, known as “Africa’s richest square mile,” is home to global tech firms, venture funds and innovation labs that make it a powerful base for future-focused learning.
Extend your stay to explore the city’s dynamic art scene, world-class dining and vibrant energy - a place where ambition meets opportunity and ideas turn into impact.
Masterclass Lecturers
Trenton is a pioneering education specialist with over 12 years expierience in Higher Education & grass routes learning.
He is the founder of the AI Masterclass Summit, Co-founder of Future School AI & Cheeba Future School, a Founding Member of Bridges For Music Academy, a public speaker & has been lecturing futurism for the last 6 years.
Trenton Birch

Dennis has over 15 years of experience leading large digital & AI transformation programmes. Based near London in the UK he is the founder of the Digital Transformation Consultancy (DTC), a Co-founder of Future School AI & author of From Hype to Reality: Navigating AI In Business Transformation With Purpose. He holds an MBA from the University of Warwick.
Dennis Tapfuma

Alex is a technology specialist with over 15 years expierience in digital transformation.
She was Head of Innovation for IOCO (formerly EOH) for several years & is the author of Risking Irrelevance: Why businesses can't afford to ignore web3. She is a public speaker and holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business.
Alex Pryor

Ryan is a multimedia specialist with over 15 years of experience as a video director, producer, post-production specialist, musician, and sound engineer. A digital artist by practice, he now focuses on generative AI tools and how they can be applied to enhance business, drawing on deep creative expertise to navigate and respond to a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Ryan Biefus

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