Chill-a-thon
Weekend • Work • Vibes

Chill. Create. Collaborate.

A 3-day invite-only coworking festival for founders and builders. Bring your laptop, buy food & drinks, and ship real work — together.

3 days

Focused work sprints

30+ founders

Curated cohort

10 mentors

On-demand clinics

💻 Event Snapshot

📅 Dates: Fri–Sun, 7–9 Nov
Hours: 09:00–22:00 daily
📍 Venue: The Foundry, Downtown
👥 Format: Curated coworking • Clinics • Demos

Ecosystem Building

Curate partnerships among startups, SMEs, and mentors to grow a resilient local tech scene.

Work + Play

Chill vibe, serious output. Buy food & drinks on-site while shipping features and deals.

Team Building

Strengthen teams and cross-company relationships with guided sprints, socials, and retros.

Submit Your Value Proposition

Tell us how your product or service aligns with current projects. Selected applicants will receive an invite.

✅ Aligned submissions receive priority.

Weekend Agenda

Three days of focused creation, mentoring, and chill.

Friday — Arrival & Networking

  • — Registration & desk setup
  • — Welcome Mixer
  • — 2-min pitch icebreakers
  • — Open Chill Zone

Saturday — Collaboration & Work

  • — Morning energizer
  • — Work sprints
  • — Mentor clinics
  • — Food & chill breaks
  • — Fireside chat
  • — Networking social

Sunday — Show & Reflect

  • — Final sprint
  • — Mini-demos
  • — Ecosystem mapping
  • — Closing & chill-out

Mentors & Clinic Leads

On-site experts for product, funding, design, data, and go-to-market.

Ticket Options

Food & drinks sold on-site. Limited seats by curation.

Italian Trulli
Coffee Meetups R250
  • Network over coffee
  • Duration 1 hour
Italian Trulli
Weekend Pass R600
  • ✅ All 3 days
  • ✅ Unlimited clinics
  • ✅ Pitch slot
Italian Trulli
Team Table (4) R2,000
  • ✅ Reserved table
  • ✅ Mentor office hour
  • ✅ Demo priority

FAQs

Practical details to help you plan your weekend.

Who gets invited?

Business owners and builders whose value props align with ongoing projects and ecosystem needs.

Do I need to bring anything?

Yes: your laptop, charger, and your current work. Food & drinks are sold on-site.

Is this a hackathon?

Not exactly. It's a curated coworking sprint with clinics, demos, and networking.

Can non-tech founders attend?

Yes, if your product leverages tech or you collaborate with tech partners.