APPLY: CANEX WKND to hold in Algeria Oct 16

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that this year’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND) will be held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 16 to 19 2024.

CANEX WKND is a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries. The theme for this year’s ceremony is ‘One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World’.

The four-day event offers a unique platform for creatives from across the continent and beyond to showcase their work, network with industry leaders, and explore business opportunities.

This includes exhibitions, roundtable discussions, masterclasses, live performances, gastronomy showcases, music, dance, poetry, and other artistic expressions.

The objectives of CANEX WKND include increasing Africa’s share of global cultural trade flows, deploying specialized financial products, facilitating technical capacity programs, and advocating for harmonized regulatory reform.

In a statement issued on Friday, the organisers described the upcoming event as an “unforgettable experience celebrating the continent’s artistic spirit”.

“CANEX WKND 2024 will feature an exhibition and market, roundtable discussions, masterclasses, live performances, and networking opportunities. The event is open to industry professionals, individuals, corporate investors, and governance bodies,” the statement reads.

“It provides a unique platform for creatives to showcase their work, connect with industry leaders, and explore business and investment opportunities.

“No one should miss this opportunity to be part of the creative revolution in Africa! They should simply register for CANEX WKND 2024 and join us in Algiers for an unforgettable experience celebrating the continent’s artistic spirit.”

Interested individuals can register online here.