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<br />Bringing African stories to the forefront of immersive technology in the Dome.
<br />We're back and bigger than before!
<br />After the incredible response to our first Digital Dome Festival in 2025, we couldn't stop at one. So we're doing it again, and we want you there. This is the first callout for all digital artists to create a unique dome experience to share at our festival.
<br />Our theme this year is:&nbsp;
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<br />Africa has always been a continent of storytellers. From oral traditions passed down through generations to the wisdom woven into everyday life. This festival is a retelling of those stories, reimagined for the digital age.
<br />Think ancient narratives meeting cutting-edge technology. Think culture, creativity, and connection - all under one dome.
<br />What to expect:
<br />Immersive experiencesDome animationsVR ExperiencesWorskshopsProjections
<br />Venues across South Africa, including the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Anglo American Digital Dome in Johannesburg, Naval Hill Planetarium in Bloemfontein, Sutherland Planetarium in Sutherland, Nelson Mandela University Digital Dome in Port Elizabeth, and Iziko Planetarium &amp; Digital Dome in Cape Town.
<br />Tell us about your work here to showcase it in our festival!!
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<br />Come experience stories like never before.
<br />Save the date and share with someone who needs to be there.
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<br />In collaboration with
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<br /><h2 style="text-align: center;">Bringing African stories to the forefront of immersive technology in the Dome.</h2>
<br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">We're back and bigger than before!</h3>
<br /><p style="text-align: justify;">After the incredible response to our first Digital Dome Festival in 2025, we couldn't stop at one. So we're doing it again, and we want <em>you</em> there. <strong>This is the first  for all digital artists to create a unique dome experience to share at our festival.</strong></p>
<br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span><span>Our theme this year is:&nbsp;</span></span></h4>
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<br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Africa has always been a continent of storytellers. From oral traditions passed down through generations to the wisdom woven into everyday life. This festival is a retelling of those stories, reimagined for the digital age.</p>
<br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Think ancient narratives meeting cutting-edge technology. Think culture, creativity, and connection - all under one dome.</p>
<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What to expect:</strong></p>
<br /><p style="text-align: center;">Immersive experiences<br />Dome animations<br />VR Experiences<br />Worskshops<br />Projections</p>
<br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Venues across South Africa, including the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Anglo American Digital Dome in <strong>Johannesburg</strong>, Naval Hill Planetarium in <strong>Bloemfontein</strong>, Sutherland Planetarium in <strong>Sutherland</strong>, Nelson Mandela University Digital Dome in <strong>Port Elizabeth</strong>, and Iziko Planetarium &amp; Digital Dome in <strong>Cape Town</strong>.</p>
<br /><h2 style="text-align: center;">Tell us about your work here to showcase it in our festival!!</h2>
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<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/wits-university/news-and-events/images/events-images/Strip-999x108.png" alt="Digital Dome Festival - decorative strip" title="Digital Dome Festival - decorative strip" class="" style="   " ></p>
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<br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Come experience stories like never before.</strong></h4>
<br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Save the date and share with someone who needs to be there.</strong></h4>
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<br /><p><img src="/media/wits-university/news-and-events/images/events-images/Strip-999x108.png" alt="Digital Dome Festival - decorative strip" title="Digital Dome Festival - decorative strip" class="" style="  display: table; " ></p>
<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br />In collaboration with</p>
<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/wits-university/news-and-events/images/events-images/Partners-1000x576.png" alt="Digital Dome Festival - Partners" title="Digital Dome Festival - Partners" class="" style="   " ></p>
SUMMARY:Digital Dome Festival
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