Heavy Chef Event: The Futurists 2026

Speakers:

1. Bronwyn Williams, Flux Trends
2. Pierre Du Plessis
3. MC: Fred Roed

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, W17 West St.

South Africa is at a crossroads. Unemployment sits near 33% (60% for the youth). There are 12,6 million people who are without a stable income in our country. The tax base is shrinking, and national debt is climbing toward 80% of GDP. Power supply has stabilised (for now), but the grid remains fragile. Don’t. even. get. us. started. on Artificial Intelligence. Things are looking shaky and uncomfortable for all of us. With all this chaos and uncertainty, our annual trends showcase The Futurists is gonna hit a little different. We’re going to lay the groundwork with two of South Africa’s most revered speakers, a philosopher and a priest. Bronwyn Williams is Flux Trends lead Economist. Pierre du Plessis is a world-renowned consultant and strategist (and an ordained minister). In Jan 2026 at the Workshop17, West St venue, Johannesburg, we will be hosting Bronwyn and Pierre for the year’s most important conversation: “How to navigate - and build- our future.”

This event always sells out, so reserve your spot now. Heavy Chef Signature Members get free tickets. Not a member? Sign up here.

Event Details:

1. Tuesday, Jan 27th, 2026.
2. Start Time: Doors open from 5:15PM. Close at 8:30PM.
3. Venue: Workshop17 Sandton, 138 West Street, Johannesburg

Partners:

1. Heavy Chef events are brought to you by PayFast and Xero.
2. Heavy Chef is proud partners with Whipping the Cat and Xneelo.
3. Support is provided by WorkShop 17, Global Citizen, Backsberg, Sir Fruit, Good Leaf, Creed Living and Parcel Ninja.

Booking Details:

• In-Person Event. R250 per seat.
• Two seats free for Heavy Chef members. 

Sign up to attend here.