Master AI in two days.

Transform how you work forever.
Launched in 2025, the Daily Maverick X Imagineers.ai GenAi (Exec) Masterclasses have sold out every single time – driven by overwhelming demand and standout attendee feedback.

This isn’t just a course. It’s a one-of-a-kind strategic AI retreat for professionals who want to move from watching the wave to riding it.
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"I cannot think that there will be anything more valuable I will do this year!"
René Morse
National Claims Manager, ONE

JOHANNESBURG

Workshop17, The Bank
16–17 February 2026
8am–6pm
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CAPE TOWN

Workshop 17, Kloof Street
12–13 March 2026
8am–6pm
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Investment

Maverick Insiders: R15,000*

Non-Insiders: R19,500

*Exclusively for Insiders who contribute R200 or more per month (or R2,400+ annually). Become a Maverick Insider here. Email us on orders@dailymaverick.co.za. for your exclusive discount code.
What's included
  • Two full days of intensive AI training

  • All meals (morning snacks, lunch)

  • Refreshments throughout both days

  • Retreat materials and AI glossary

  • Ongoing resource access

  • Group networking dinner
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"This is AI for someone who actively needs to use it to improve performance and deliver results (as opposed to using it to be lazy)."
Nicole Kitshoff
Managing Director, Kitshoff Management Group

The challenge you’re facing

You’ve tried ChatGPT. Maybe Claude or Gemini too. You got some interesting results. But you’re still not sure how to make AI a consistent, reliable part of your professional toolkit.

Meanwhile, the gap between those who’ve mastered AI and those who haven’t keeps widening.

This masterclass closes that gap.
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What you’ll learn

This is a two-day intensive masterclass where you’ll stop experimenting and start implementing. No lectures. No theory dumps. Just practical, hands-on sessions that give you workflows you can use immediately.

Day 1: Foundations & implementation

Morning:

  • Generative AI fundamentals: what works, what doesn’t, and why

  • Platform overview: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and specialised tools
    • Hands-on session: Basic to advanced prompting techniques
  • Workshop: Crafting domain-specific prompts for your profession


Afternoon:

  • AI for professional content creation: proposals, articles, client communications

  • Editing and refining AI outputs to maintain your voice

  • Real-world applications in your industry

Day 2: Advanced tools & integration


Morning:

  • Survey of specialised AI tools

  • Research assistants, data analysis tools, and visual generators

  • Test 2–3 tools relevant to you



Afternoon:

  • Building AI into your daily workflow

  • Agents and vibe coding

  • Mapping your professional practice





Closing:

  • Creating your 90-day AI plan

  • Resources for continued learning

  • Future-proofing your practice in an AI-driven world

Who this is for


This masterclass is designed for professionals who are committed to excellence:



  • Business owners & SME leaders looking to scale operations intelligently

  • Senior executives & C-suite leaders navigating organisational AI adoption

  • Professional service providers: financial advisors, consultants, accountants, lawyers

  • Creative professionals seeking to enhance (not replace) their expertise

  • Franchise owners wanting consistent AI implementation across locations

  • Independent consultants building competitive advantages

  • Non-profit executives maximising impact with limited resources



What you need: A laptop, basic computer skills, and genuine commitment to learning. We’ll help you set up free accounts for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot on Day 1.



No prior AI experience required. Just bring your curiosity and your real-world professional challenges.
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Why this masterclass works



Small group for direct access

  • Unlike webinars with hundreds of attendees, you’ll get direct access to expertfacilitators, time for your specific questions, and meaningful peer connections.

Practical, not theoretical

  • You'll spend 80% of your time actually using AI tools, building workflows, and solving real problems from your business.
  • Professionally relevant
    Every example, every exercise, every case study is designed for professionals at your level. No generic consumer use cases.


Expert facilitators

  • Led by Imagineers.Ai co-founders Chris Barker and RJ van Spaandonk, who’ve helped organisations across industries implement practical AI solutions.


Immediate impact


  • You’ll leave with working AI workflows, a 90-day plan, and the confidence to integrate AI into your Monday-morning routine
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Your AI advantage in action

Your AI advantage in action
Think of AI as your new competitive advantage. Here’s what that looks like in practice — and how it can transform the way you work, decide, and create.
Outcome AI edge
Win new business with polished presentations Create compelling sales decks and client proposals faster
Build prototype websites & app Save time and money prototyping new ideas
Master strategic decisions in hours, not weeks Build decision matrices that rival consultant deliverables – in 2 hours instead of 2 weeks
Build complex financial models Generate sophisticated spreadsheets, forecasts, and scenario analyses at speed
Learn to automate tasks Scale your output without adding headcount
Write marketing copy like a pro Use proven techniques to write expert marketing copy
Design and edit images Save time and costs and generate expert-looking visuals
Eliminate reading overload Summarise 100-page reports, RFPs, and financials in minutes—better than any human
Master meetings without being the expert Walk in prepared with frameworks and questions, even on unfamiliar topics

The bottom line: Work at 10x speed and harness specialist knowledge in your everyday work.

“This was a great experience. Thank you. I loved the passion and energy of the facilitators. It was invaluable in terms of opening my world to possibility and taking clear next steps.”
Lorrine Botha
Co-founder and Director, Smile Business Creation

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. We start with fundamentals and build systematically. Many participants are AI beginners who leave as confident implementers.

Yes. The workshop is designed for cross-industry application. You'll learn frameworks that apply to any professional context, with time to customise workflows for your specific needs.

The retreat is designed as an integrated experience. Both days build on each other, and the real transformation happens when you complete the full programme.

Yes. We cap each session at 12 participants to ensure quality interaction, direct access to facilitators, and meaningful peer learning.

Because we incur travel and venue commitments and non-refundable catering costs, a reasonable cancellation charge may apply, scaled according to when you cancel. You can transfer your seat if absolutely necessary.  

Ready to transform your business?

The professionals who master AI now won't just survive the next decade of change, they'll define it.

The question isn’t whether AI will transform your industry. It’s whether you’ll lead that transformation or scramble to catch up
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About the organisers

Founded in 2009, Daily Maverick is an independent national news and investigative journalism publisher. Daily Maverick is one of the last remaining free-to-read news sites in South Africa and one of the country’s largest publishers. Its voluntary community programme is designed to keep journalism free for all.
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Imagineers.Ai helps professionals and businesses implement practical AI solutions. Co-founders Chris Barker and RJ van Spaandonk bring real-world experience turning AI potential into tangible business results.
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