Since its inception, the gathering has injected vibrant energy into Braamfontein in early September every year. It curates a program that speaks to the rhythm of the arts and technology industries. This program allows audiences and participating practitioners to show, make, talk and touch on all things industry.
Thematic guides channel contextualised and varied articulations of Fak’ugesi’s foundation each year. Themes year on year demonstrate how the festival and the creative and tech industry as a whole have evolved simultaneously, feeding off each other for creativity and critical reflection.
Founded in 2014 as a collaboration between the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct and the Wits School of Arts, Digital Arts Department, the festival takes as it starting point the idea that in order for innovation with technology to succeed, a strong connection needs to be made to African cultural practices and creative encounters. This provides opportunities for audiences to expand their digital imaginaries by looking at our humanness, vernacular and traditional cultures.
An annual poster competition invites designers, illustrators and digital creatives to submit poster proposals for each festival theme.
