Local Tech Events
Here are some of the tech / digital events in the ecosystem to help you grow
Be sure to network and utilise all the opportunities
Events Calendar
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Geekulcha Annual Hackathon 2025 Hackathon
The Geekulcha Hackathon is an annual event that brings together young developers, creatives, data and tech enthusiasts from across South Africa and neighbouring countries. It spans through a three days of intense innovation and collaboration in a physical and virtual set-up. Throughout the weekend, mentors with diverse expertise are available to guide participants as they develop their solutions.
NOMINATIONS: Top 15 Young Geeks of 2025 in Africa Awards
Over the years, the Top 15 Young Geeks list has been most anticipated and always served as an inspiration to the young and upcoming techies to strive for greatness but most importantly, creating long-lasting impact in society.
Nominations for the Top 15 Young Geeks open at midnight on the new year of each year and close on the 30th of April. Also included are special awards to recognize the most outstanding Geeks, looking at mastery of one's work domain; knowledge transfer; future leadership; best innovator; and ultimate Geekstar of the year.
This year's edition of the Top 15 Young Geeks seeks to find Africa Geeks who are harnessing intelligence for sustainable growth onto themselves or enabling communities to adapt and be full participants in the smart growing world in the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements that seek to enterprise mankind.