Open call: CANEX WKND 2025 registration

CANEX attracts creative economy stakeholders from across the continent and diaspora, representing a diverse range of creative sectors. The event is designed to provide opportunities for creatives to explore business and investment opportunities within the burgeoning African creative economy.

CANEX at lATF 2025 strives to be largest gathering of creatives from Global Africa and will facilitate conversations, provide enhanced business-to-business and business-to-government opportunities. The event serves as a unique platform for fostering business growth, investment, collaborative partnerships, and inspiration among creatives across creative sectors including music, film, fashion, visual arts, literature, sports, gastronomy and more.

Interested creatives should register here.

This year’s edition will also feature a specialised exhibition and marketplace, with business-focused experience tailored for creative brands and organisations. Exhibitors can choose from various standard booth layouts or opt to create custom, larger displays to suit their needs

Exhibiting at CANEX at IATF 2025 seeks to offer an exceptional platform to showcase their enterprise to a diverse audience of buyers and key players from across Africa and the Diaspora. The event is tailored to empower creatives, facilitating meaningful business connections. While it fosters networking among fellow creatives, the primary focus is on connecting talented individuals with potential buyers, partners, and investors, opening doors to exciting opportunities in the creative sector.