Lagos
Nigeria
November 5-8
2026
One People United In Culture
Film
Music
Fashion
Literature
Visual Arts
Gastronomy
Sports
Lagos
Nigeria
November 5-8
2026
One People United In Culture
Film
Music
Fashion
Literature
Visual Arts
Gastronomy
Sports
160
days
8
hours
21
minutes
50
seconds
By the Numbers Proven Impact Proven Platform
$2B
Afreximbank's commitment to creative industries 2024–2027
$540M
In deals facilitated at CANEX WKND 2024, Algiers
81
Countries represented at our last gathering
4K+
Creatives, buyers, investors, and policymakers attended
9
Creative sectors represented across the programme
4
Days of programming, deals, performances, and partnerships
FILM
SCREENINGS · SHORTS
MusicMUSIC FACTORY · LIVE
FashionRUNWAY · XCHANGE
LiteratureBOOK FACTORY · PRIZE
Visual ArtsEXHIBITION · MARKET
GastronomyCHEFS · MARKET
SportsFORUM · SHOWCASES
24/7 Customer SupportOur dedicated customer support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.
EXHIBITION & MARKETAn exciting space to exhibit fashion, visual arts, crafts, books, gastronomy and other creative products in a dynamic market.
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPSA curated programme of high-level masterclasses and hands-on workshops which brings together leading experts from Africa and across the globe to sharpen skills, deepen industry knowledge, and equip creatives and entrepreneurs with practical tools to thrive across the continent’s creative sectors.
SUMMITEngaging, high-level panel discussions and conversations designed with a forward-looking, outcomes-driven approach; and intimate Fireside Chats with esteemed African and Diasporic industry greats.
LIVE PERFORMANCESA diverse range of live performances from some of Africa and the Diaspora’s top musicians and performers will take place on the CANEX WKND stage.
GASTRONOMY SHOWCASES Witness celebrity chefs from Africa and the Diaspora cook while sharing their culinary expertise and stories.
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION CANEX WKND will host a showcase of visual arts in a curated exhibition.
LUXURY FASHION XCHANGE A premier exhibition space celebrating excellence in luxury, innovation, and craftsmanship. The Luxury Fashion Xchange will spotlight Africa’s top fashion and accessory brands before an international audience of buyers and industry stakeholders.
CANEX MUSIC FACTORY The exciting CANEX Music Factory and live recording studio will return to CANEX WKND.
CANEX SHORTS The short film competition will once again culminate at CANEX WKND with screenings of the winning films and an awards ceremony.
CANEX WKND MUSIC CONCERTA highlight for delegates of CANEX WKND, the CANEX WKND Music Concert will showcase exciting music artists from across the continent and the Diaspora.
CANEX BOOK FACTORY The 2026 CANEX Creative Writing Workshop and the awards ceremony for the annual Prize for Publishing in Africa will take place at the event.
CANEX DEAL ROOMThe CANEX Deal Room is a unique platform where entrepreneurs in Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries will have the opportunity to present bankable projects to financiers and investors.
CANEX FASHION SHOWA high-energy, curated fashion show featuring some of the continent’s top designers.
NETWORKING / B2B & B2G OPPORTUNITIES As always, a host of networking, dealmaking opportunities and events will be a core part of CANEX WKND.
Lagos Awaits
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Exhibition Registration
Programme Applications
Speaker Announcements
Early Bird Tickets
CANEX WKND is proof that when Africa invests in its own creative industries, the whole world pays attention
Delegate — CANEX WKND 2024, Algiers
CANEX WKND is proof that when Africa invests in its own creative industries, the whole world pays attention
Delegate — CANEX WKND 2024, Algiers
