At AVIJOZI 2025, the spotlight is not just on the latest tools; it is on the people behind the pixels, development and productions. The event serves as a bridge between heart and machine, where brands, agencies, and creatives can reimagine the future without losing the human touch.

The event is aimed at professionals and novices, and offers an exciting and engaging environment to learn, connect and relax. It’s an experience not to be missed, no matter how busy you are.

The 2025 line-up features powerful thought leaders and creatives reshaping the industry. Over two jam packed days, AVIJOZI will feature keynotes, interactive panels, show & tells, live demonstrations, game expos, and hands-on workshops, including:

• Acclaimed actress and cultural powerhouse Zikhona Sodlaka (South Africa),
• The animation director, Leo Silly-Pélissier (France), talks about the Oscar-winning animated feature film “Flow” (Latvia) takes us behind the scenes of how the film was made (on a lean budget, and in Blender).
• Instagram sensation and Hollywood producer, Producer Patrick (USA) provides insights to the ever evolving film and television industry.
• Manan Shastri (India) is presenting a 2-day in-depth Unreal Engine bootcamp.
• Rob van den Bragt (Netherlands / South Africa) from Chocolate Tribe breaks down what it takes to be a VFX Supervisor, as well as shares the latest AI developments.
• Dom Fred (France) shares his experience as a Stunt Coordinator in the film industry.
• Creative Innovation in AI: Exploring how generative AI technology is transforming production, animation, design, voice and visual development in multiple AI masterclasses and talks.
• Copyright, Ethics & IP in the Age of AI: In-depth discussions and demonstrations on authorship, ownership, data rights, and responsible AI use.
• The Future of VFX in an AI World: From real-time rendering to AI-assisted compositing, where is the VFX industry heading, and how can smaller studios stay competitive? 
• Game Development Showcase: Chocolate Tribe is hosting the AVIJOZI Game Expo in partnership with Space Salad. A place of fun and games, pun intended, where game developers and gaming enthusiasts meet, compete and share gaming talks. This tear’s line up includes Nyamakop’s latest game “Relooted”.
• Comics & Afrofuturism: For lovers of comics, AfroGeek brings home grown narrative and visual thrills. 
• Screen Writing: Fidel Namisi is back on popular demand -sharing his insights in script development in a 3 hour long course.
• There is so much more to share. From visual effects and stunts to special effects, drones, acting, concept art, producing, animation, and more, it’s all here. This could be where you meet the people and forge the connections that take your career or business to the next level.

AVIJOZI is bringing together minds who are not just adapting to change, but leading it.