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The Rand Show is set to unveil an exhilarating Tech and Gaming Arena at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in South Africa, designed to provide visitors with a vibrant space to engage in play, creativity, and competition. This high-energy zone caters to a diverse audience, including curious kids, competitive gamers, and
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tech-savvy families. The Arena promises a rich mix of interactive experiences powered by leading names in gaming and innovation. Attendees can look forward to a live hackathon that challenges teams to solve problems quickly, hands-on robotics activities, and a massive LEGO experience that encourages creativity and contribution to a community-built educational bridge. Guests will also have the opportunity to collect custom LEGO Minifigures and indulge in an immersive LEGO pit filled with millions of bricks, allowing for limitless construction possibilities. Additionally, the Arena will teach tech fundamentals through unplugged coding sessions, using LEGO to explore programming logic and robotics without screens.
The excitement will reach new heights in the LAN gaming arena, featuring free-play stations, competitions, and prizes, including a PlayStation 5 football experience where participants can showcase their gaming skills. A significant highlight of the event is Kasi Flare, powered by Mettlestate, which will host a live competitive gaming tournament to spotlight South Africa's rising township esports talent. This initiative aims to create pathways and opportunities for township gamers, providing them with a platform to compete and connect. As noted by Len Nery, the Director and Publisher of New Age Gaming, this year’s event focuses on participation, allowing families to discover future skills together and experience the excitement of gaming and technology in an unforgettable way.
Adding to the dynamic atmosphere, Anime After Hours will bring Africa’s largest anime and pop-culture community to the show, featuring live stage content, elite cosplay, and engaging community-driven gaming activities. The program includes professional panels on copyright and intellectual property, along with sessions on overseas study and career opportunities with the International Embassy. A vibrant marketplace will also be available, showcasing independent artists and vendors offering licensed merchandise, premium collectibles, and various pop-culture items, making it a hotspot for collectors.
Additionally, RGB Gaming will present structured esports experiences emphasizing education through gaming. Following last year's success, where over 50 schools participated in tournaments, RGB Gaming will once again host inter-school competitions that focus on teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking. The public will be invited to partake in free-play gaming sessions, allowing everyone to experience how modern gaming contributes to personal development. The presence of RGB Gaming reinforces the message that gaming can be a powerful educational tool, fostering skills relevant to 21st-century learning. Overall, the Tech and Gaming Arena at the Rand Show promises to be an engaging and educational experience, showcasing how gaming can inspire the next generation of digital leaders.
The excitement will reach new heights in the LAN gaming arena, featuring free-play stations, competitions, and prizes, including a PlayStation 5 football experience where participants can showcase their gaming skills. A significant highlight of the event is Kasi Flare, powered by Mettlestate, which will host a live competitive gaming tournament to spotlight South Africa's rising township esports talent. This initiative aims to create pathways and opportunities for township gamers, providing them with a platform to compete and connect. As noted by Len Nery, the Director and Publisher of New Age Gaming, this year’s event focuses on participation, allowing families to discover future skills together and experience the excitement of gaming and technology in an unforgettable way.
Adding to the dynamic atmosphere, Anime After Hours will bring Africa’s largest anime and pop-culture community to the show, featuring live stage content, elite cosplay, and engaging community-driven gaming activities. The program includes professional panels on copyright and intellectual property, along with sessions on overseas study and career opportunities with the International Embassy. A vibrant marketplace will also be available, showcasing independent artists and vendors offering licensed merchandise, premium collectibles, and various pop-culture items, making it a hotspot for collectors.
Additionally, RGB Gaming will present structured esports experiences emphasizing education through gaming. Following last year's success, where over 50 schools participated in tournaments, RGB Gaming will once again host inter-school competitions that focus on teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking. The public will be invited to partake in free-play gaming sessions, allowing everyone to experience how modern gaming contributes to personal development. The presence of RGB Gaming reinforces the message that gaming can be a powerful educational tool, fostering skills relevant to 21st-century learning. Overall, the Tech and Gaming Arena at the Rand Show promises to be an engaging and educational experience, showcasing how gaming can inspire the next generation of digital leaders.
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Timings01:30 PM - 10:30 PM (General)
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Defta ChettyVisitor Director at Siphelele Sebenza EnterprisePretoria, South Africa
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The South African businesses and public have shown resilience post Covid, to put together a well organised, affordable and funfilled show!!!
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