Wits AI & African Music Project Showcase DATE: Thursday, 16 April 2026
VENUE: Chris Seabrooke Music Hall, Braamfontein Campus East, Wits University
Industry Session Programme 08:00 - 17:00
Interactive project listening stations open
13h00
Arrival, registration & light lunch
13h15
Welcome & positioning
13h20
Keynote address by Charles Goldstuck: “Generative AI and Music – The State of Play”
14h00
Project 1 (Performance / prototype demo followed by Q&A): Bebii Engine
14h20
Project 2: TIMah AI
14h40
Project 3: Heritage in Code
15h00
Break
15h20
Project 4: Zazi
15h40
Project 5: Bina.ai
16H00 Roundtable: “Creative Sovereignty in African Music and AI” – moderated by Prof Christo Doherty, featuring Nick Argyros, Martha Huro, Ninel Musson, Thando Makhunga and Tresor 16h55 Closing – lessons and opportunities SPEAKERS: Prof Christo Doherty
Nick Argyros
Marta Huro
Ninel Musson
Thando Makhunga
Tresor
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