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The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is Africa’s own cross-border payment infrastructure, developed by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat. It enables instant, secure payments across African currencies.
At CANEX WKND 2026, PAPSS powers the trade conversations happening on the ground: making it possible for African creative enterprises to transact with buyers, partners, and distributors across the continent in real time.
Explore how PAPSS is unlocking intra-African trade for the creative economy.
The CANEX Legends Football Game brings together football greats from across Africa for an unmissable match celebrating the beautiful game, African sporting excellence, and the culture that unites the continent.
A highlight of CANEX WKND 2026, expect icons, atmosphere, and a Lagos crowd that knows football.

SCREENINGS · SHORTS
Igniting African Creativity through Infrastructure & Strategic Capital
DICE (Digital Innovation and Creative Excellence) is an ecosystem mixer curated by Beyond Limits, bringing together key players across Africa's creative, technology, and business ecosystems to spark collaboration, unlock opportunities and drive growth.
The fifth edition will focus on Africa's creative economy, exploring how infrastructure and strategic capital can expand creative possibilities, strengthen business models and help scale the growth of the creative sector.
The event will convene creators, creative industry professionals, investors, business leaders, technology innovators and policymakers for insightful conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections around the future of Africa's creative industries.
REGISTER NOW Register through Beyond Limits and join the conversation shaping Africa's creative future.
Exploring the infrastructure needed to support innovation and unlock Africa's creative potential.
Examining how strategic investment can strengthen creative businesses and support sustainable growth.
Bringing creators, investors, business leaders and innovators together to build meaningful connections.
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Music In Africa is easily the fastest growing information and exchange web portal dedicated to the African music sector, reaching millions of people every year. A non-profit initiative, Music In Africa aims to support the African music sector through knowledge exchange and fostering collaboration. With access to seasoned music journalists and researchers from across the world, we offer a unique range of quality and useful content about the sector.
Business Traveller is a globally recognised brand, delivering inspiring content through its award-winning magazine, TV show, online platforms, podcasts, events and more.
RED Côte d’Ivoire is a communications, public relations, events and production agency founded in 2022. Based in Abidjan, it connects brands and institutions with African audiences through storytelling, media campaigns and events. Its productions include African Woman 2.0 and the Forum de l’insertion professionnelle, promoting entrepreneurship, employment and women’s leadership.
Born out of necessity, GIDA is a print and digital platform, marketplace, and community connecting African creatives, writers, and thinkers with the world. Through its journal, GIDA celebrates Africa’s talent, heritage, stories, and craftsmanship, building on three volumes of continent-wide exploration and collaboration to amplify diverse voices and nurture the next generation of African creatives.
THE CANEX WKND 2026 OFFICIAL AIRLINE
Your all-in-one event companion. Access your digital badge, connect with delegates, discover exhibitors, schedule meetings and stay up to date throughout CANEX WKND 2026.






