TechWays will participate in selected ACSI Teachers Conferences in 2026, supporting teachers and school leaders with values-aligned AI integration. Where possible, TechWays will present a 75-minute workshop; otherwise, the team will be available for engagement and discussion.
02 February 2026
AI for Teachers
A hands-on 3-week course empowering teachers to use AI for lesson planning, resources, and admin—making teaching smarter, not harder.
Enrol Now16 February 2026, 5PM
AI & Assessment 4-Week Course
Empower educators to reimagine assessments for an AI-enabled world.
This course offers two live webinars, weekly concise lessons, practical templates, and hands-on tasks to guide the redesign of assessments effectively.
17 February 2026
AI for Admin Staff
A practical 3-week course helping school admin teams use AI to save time, simplify daily tasks, and work more efficiently—no technical experience needed.
Enrol now26 February 2026, Sandton
AI-Ready Youth Breakfast
A curated breakfast briefing for funders and CSI leaders exploring how targeted investment can build an inclusive, AI-ready youth talent pipeline—linking schools, skills, and real income pathways at scale.
RSVP HereFeb 2026 12:00pm
Quarterly Connect Webinar
Teachers reflected on how TechWays’ innovative tools and the AI Hackathon experience have transformed their teaching methods, helping them integrate technology into lessons, boost learner participation, and enhance overall classroom outcomes.
More info25 March 2026 | 9am - 12:30pm
Colesberg Graduation
We formally invite you to our Web Development Graduation & Business Networking Community Showcase taking place in Saldanha.
More InfoEarly 2026 (Date TBC)
AI Fluency Courses (Grades 4–12)
Helped school leaders explore and understand practical ways to integrate Artificial Intelligence into their school management systems — from improving administrative efficiency and data-driven decision-making to enhancing communication, planning, and overall school performance.
Stay Informed20 May 2026 09:00AM
IEB TechWays AI Hackathon 2026
A nationwide event designed to bring together learners and educators from across South Africa.
Participation fee: R350 per participant, covering access to all sessions, resources, and hands-on AI Hackathon activities.
Date To Be Announced
School-Customised Hackathon
Spark creativity and problem-solving with a hackathon designed just for your students. Watch what's possible. Any time of year—book your demo now!
Book DemoChat To Us About Your Needs
Whole-School AI Implementation Guide
A roadmap for principals and academic teams to integrate AI responsibly, including guidelines, integrity standards, safeguarding, and a 12-month rollout plan.
Book NowPast Events
26 January 2026 3:30PM
Back-to-School Webinar
Join us for a concise, high-value session providing a comprehensive overview of all TechWays courses, workshops, and learner support offerings for 2026.
Fun > fear.
Registration11-13 Nov 2025 08:00AM
Catch Us at Africa Tech Festival 2025
Our Special Project & Partnerships Manager will be joining the Fireside Chat: Breaking Barries, happening Thursday, 13 November 2025, from 2:15 PM to 2:40 PM (SAST) under UVU Africa, Africa Tech: Next Gen Talent.
More InfoDeadline: 03 December 2025
Funding Opportunity Alert
The City of Cape Town has announced R8 million in funding over the next two years to support projects that unlocks creativity, preserve heritage and empower communities- with a special focus on young people and vulnerable groups.
More infoSept 2025, 1:30pm
AI for Deputies Workshop
Helped school leaders explore and understand practical ways to integrate Artificial Intelligence into their school management systems — from improving administrative efficiency and data-driven decision-making to enhancing communication, planning, and overall school performance.
Stay in TouchSept 2025 12:00pm
Youth Pathways Programme (Saldanha)
Currently enrolled in a 6-month professional development course, which is still in progress. The program focuses on deepening my understanding of Artificial Intelligence, its practical applications in education, and how to facilitate AI Hackathons.
More info27 Nov 2025, 09:00AM
St Cyprian’s AI Hackathon
Excited to announce our Custom End-of-Term AI Hackathon at St Cyprian’s School, taking place on 27 November 2025!
Learners will get hands-on with AI tools, creativity, and teamwork — exploring how technology can solve real-world challenges in education. 🚀
Register your school10 June 2025, 1:30pm
Somerset and Surrounding schools: AI in the Classroom
Ready to rethink your classroom? For Rhenish High and partner Schools - join our free AI in Your Classroom & Your Life webinar, hosted by Jo Brink of TechWays, to discover how AI can save teachers time and help reimagine assessment in a world where students are already using AI.
Learn more9 May 2025, 3:30pm
SBMA Conference in Cape Town
Presented to 280 SBMA school leaders and admin staff at the SBMA Conference, Jo Brink from TechWays explored how AI is reshaping school operations and classroom practice — from saving time on admin to rethinking assessment in an AI-enabled world.
Closed9 May 2025, 11am
TSSA Conference: AI and Assessment Workshop
At the Thinking Schools SA Conference, Jo Brink from TechWays facilitated an interactive session with 20+ teachers, workshopping the AIAS Framework to explore practical ways to redesign classroom tasks in an age where learners are already using AI.
Closed21 May 2025, 8-4:30pm
IEB-TechWays AI Hackathon
Save the Date: 21 May 2025! The IEB TechWays AI Hackathon is back and better than ever! Calling all Grade 6–12 learners to explore the world of AI and tackle real-world challenges in teams of 2–4. The top 10 teams will be honored at the National IEB AI Awards on 28 May 2025.
More info24 April 2025, 3-4pm
WCED schools: AI in the Classroom
Ready to rethink your classroom? For WCED Schools - join our free AI in Your Classroom & Your Life webinar, hosted by Jo Brink of TechWays, to discover how AI can save teachers time and help reimagine assessment in a world where students are already using AI.
Closed12 & 13 Feb 2:30-4pm
AI and Assessment Workshop
Ready to revolutionize education? Join our free AI and assessment , co-hosted by Joanne Brink of TechWays and Liezel Nicholas of Learning Machine, to explore how AI is transforming teaching and assessment.
Closed24 July 2024, 6pm
How to use Khanmigo
Join us for a free 45-minute webinar to explore how teachers can leverage Khanmigo, now available for free to teachers in South Africa!
(This webinar is brought to you in partnership with AI for Schools)
Book now5 June 2024, 8-3:45pm
IEB-TechWays AI Hackathon
Teams of 2-4 learners in Grade 7-12 will have the chance to tackle social issues, while learning about the power of artificial intelligence. The top 10 teams across South Africa will be recognized at the National IEB AI Awards on 7 June.
More infoMarch 5 | 7 | 13 | 14
AI in Action: for Teachers
Join us for an AI networking event at multiple locations in Jozi/PTA/DBN/Somerset. You will get to hear from experts, explore and test different AI tools, and network with other educators over barista coffee and snacks. Spaces limited to 30.
More infoThurs 25 May
ChatGPT webinar for teachers
Our resident ChatGPT expert - Francois van Niekerk - has been talking to fellow IT teachers to find out their concerns, how they're using ChatGPT (or not) and tips on ways to incorporate ChatGPT into classes from the ground. Join us to share and learn.
Book now1 April - 10 May
TechWays AI Hackathon
Join this years TechWays AI Hackathon during the April holidays as a team of 1-6 and compete in the global Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior Competition!
We have prepared a course with live webinars that will give you step-by-step support and feedback in completing competition.
More infoThurs 21 September
Careers TechTalk for high schoolers
Due to popular demand, we'll be running a second Career TechTalk looking at a few new tech career pathways like Automation, cyber security & data science. Join us to find out more about the skills, job realities and steps you can take for your tech career.
More infoThurs 3 March
Future Skills: Game Dev
Brent George, a Canadian Animation Director from GetSet Games, Ubisoft and Warner Bros will be sharing lessons on what it takes to build a career in the game development world.
RescheduledThurs 17 March
Careers TechTalk for high schoolers
Calling on all high schoolers interested in tech as a career. Join us to find out more about the skills, job realities and steps you can take for your tech career.
RecordingThurs 2 Dec
TechWays #WOW Awards
#WOW - What Outstanding Work - join us to learn from our students. Learners presented their final projects. Come celebrate their successes and lessons learnt with us at our TechWays #WOW Awards.
RecordingThurs 4 Nov
Future-Skills TechTalk with Noelene Kinsley
Noelene will be sharing what the future of healthcare will look like, the kinds of jobs that will be available and how technology is going to disrupt this industry.
RecordingThurs 7 Oct
Future-Skills TechTalk with Jason Suttie
Let's hear more about the trends in the software and programming industries, where jobs are moving to and what kind of skills you'll need for this exciting world of tech.
RecordingThurs 29 July
Future-Skills TechTalk: Sherrie Donaldson
Sherrie Donaldson, from BRICS Future Skills Group, will be sharing insights into some of the exciting new tech jobs of the future.
RecordingThurs 16 Sept
Career TechTalk with TechWays
Calling on all high schoolers interested in tech as a career. Join us to find out more about the skills, job realities and steps you can take today to get a headstart.
Recording29 July
Sutherland High Careers TechTalk
We had great fun with the Sutherland High techies talking about their dreams, their career questions and giving insights into lucrative career pathways.
RecordingWednesday 5 May
Future-Skills TechTalk with Rapelang
Serial Tech Entrepreneur, Thought Leader and Speaker, Rapelang Rabana of Rekindle Learn talks about her journey into her career, the challenges and results.
Recording15 June
Future-Skills TechTalk with Jason Gurwitz
We speak to the Head of IT Infrastructure at BSG - @jason.gurwitz.
He shares more about his 25 year journey into IT and cyber security with tips for young people starting in this career.
25 March
Future-Skills TechTalk with Merelda Wu
Data scientist and entrepreneur, @mereldawu of Melio AI tells us about her story of becoming a data scientist and what her life looks like now...
Recording4 March
Future-Skills TechTalk with Brent George
@BrentGeorge of GetSet Games has over 20 years experience in the gaming industry. His insights are truly encouraging for young people starting out in game development.
Recording