Every masterclass sold out in 2026

Master AI in two days.
Transform your career forever.

Launched in 2025, the Daily Maverick × Imagineers.ai GenAI 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.

Secure Your Seat Limited to 12 participants
12
Sold-out sessions
140+
Professionals trained
4.7/5
Average rating
100%
Would recommend
René Morse
"I cannot think of anything more valuable I will do this year."
René Morse — National Claims Manager, ONE Insurance

You've tried ChatGPT. Now what?

Where you are

You've experimented with AI tools. Got some interesting results. Maybe even impressed yourself once or twice.

  • AI still feels more like a novelty than a necessity
  • No consistent, reliable workflow has emerged
  • The professionals who've figured this out are pulling ahead
Where you'll be

After two intensive days, you'll have working AI workflows for your specific role. Not theory — actual systems you'll use daily.

  • Know which tools to use, and exactly how
  • Prompts that reliably get results
  • AI integrated seamlessly into your practice

Choose your location

The following Q2 dates are available for booking:

Johannesburg
Venue TBC, Rosebank/Sandton
13 & 14 April 2026
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Cape Town
Workshop17, Kloof Street
4 & 5 May 2026
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Durban
Workshop17, Ballito
20 & 21 April 2026
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Two days that pay dividends for years

Standard Rate
Non-Insider pricing
R19,500
Same incredible experience, same inclusions.
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Why the Insider discount?
Daily Maverick's mission is to keep quality journalism free. Maverick Insiders make this possible. As thanks, Insiders get R3,500 off this masterclass — more than covering a year of membership. Email events@dailymaverick.co.za for your exclusive discount code.

Two days. Zero fluff. All action.

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 most relevant to your work

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

Built for professionals who lead

👔
Executives & C-Suite
Navigate organisational AI adoption with confidence. Lead the transformation, don't follow it.
📊
Business Owners & SMEs
Scale operations intelligently. Compete with larger players. Work at 10x without hiring 10 people.
⚖️
Professional Services
Lawyers, accountants, consultants — enhance your expertise with AI leverage.
🎨
Creative Professionals
Amplify your creativity, not replace it. Use AI as a thinking partner and production accelerator.
🏢
Franchise Owners
Implement AI consistently across locations. Standardise quality while scaling efficiency.
💚
Non-Profit Leaders
Maximise impact with limited resources. Do more good with the same budget.

What you need to bring

A laptop, basic computer skills, and genuine commitment to learning. No prior AI experience required — just curiosity and your real-world professional challenges.

What you'll accomplish, in action

Think of AI as your new competitive advantage. Here's what that looks like in practice.

What you want How AI gets you there
Win new business with polished presentationsCreate compelling sales decks and client proposals faster
Build prototype websites & appsSave time and money prototyping new ideas
Master strategic decisions in hours, not weeksBuild decision matrices that rival consultant deliverables — in 2 hours instead of 2 weeks
Build complex financial modelsGenerate sophisticated spreadsheets, forecasts, and scenario analyses at speed
Automate repetitive tasksScale your output without adding headcount
Write marketing copy like a proUse proven techniques to write expert marketing copy
Design and edit imagesSave time and costs generating expert-looking visuals
Eliminate reading overloadSummarise 100-page reports, RFPs, and financials in minutes
Walk into any meeting as the best-prepared personBuild frameworks and questions, even on unfamiliar topics

Work at 10× speed. Access specialist knowledge on demand. Every day.

Real results from real professionals

"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
Nicole Kitshoff Managing Director, Kitshoff Management Group
"This was a great experience. I loved the passion and energy of the facilitators. Invaluable for opening my world to possibility and taking clear next steps."
Lorrine Botha
Lorrine Botha Co-founder & Director, Smile Business Creation
"A significant upscaling from what I thought I knew and practised. It's made a huge difference."
Benoit Verhaeghe
Benoit Verhaeghe Executive Director, Verhaeghe Consulting
"Frontier work."
Travis Mitchell
Travis Mitchell Marketing Manager, Savannah Fine Chemicals

Not another webinar. A transformation.

01

Small groups, big access

Only 12 seats per session. You'll get direct time with expert facilitators, space for your specific questions, and meaningful peer connections.

02

80% hands-on practice

No lectures. No theory dumps. You'll spend most of your time actually using AI tools, building workflows, and solving real problems from your business.

03

Built for your level

Every example, exercise, and case study is designed for senior professionals. No generic consumer use cases. Just relevant, applicable learning.

04

Walk out ready

You'll leave with working AI workflows, a 90-day plan, and the confidence to integrate AI into your Monday-morning routine. Not someday — immediately.

Frequently asked

I've never used AI tools before. Is this too advanced?+
Not at all. We start with fundamentals and build systematically. Many participants are AI beginners who leave as confident implementers.
Will this be relevant to my specific profession?+
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.
What if I can't attend both days?+
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.
Is there a limit on attendees?+
Yes. We cap each session at 12 participants to ensure quality interaction, direct access to facilitators, and meaningful peer learning.
What's the refund policy?+
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.

The question isn't whether AI will transform your industry.

It's whether you'll lead that transformation. The professionals who master AI now won't just survive the next decade of change — they'll define it.

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Daily Maverick × Imagineers.ai

Daily Maverick has partnered with Imagineers.ai to bring you this pioneering AI experience.

Chris Barker
Chris Barker
Co-founder, Imagineers.ai
Engineer, Innovator & Strategist focused on Growth & Turnarounds.
RJ van Spaandonk
Rutger-Jan (RJ) van Spaandonk
Co-founder, Imagineers.ai
Nxt Gen Technology & Business Pioneer, Builder & Board Member.
Daily Maverick

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