The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host the fourth edition of its WKND Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) in Algiers, Algeria, from 16 to 19 October.
According to the organisers, this year's event will showcase Africa's creative industries and feature a range of activities including exhibitions, panel discussions, masterclasses, live performances and networking opportunities.
CANEX WKND 2024 aims to provide a unique platform for artists, entrepreneurs and industry professionals to connect, collaborate and showcase their talents, promoting Africa’s creative industries globally.
The event has previously featured leading African creative luminaries including Yemi Alade and Chimamanda Adichie, who have inspired countless young creatives across the continent.
“Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s event will focus on fostering collaboration and innovation within Africa’s creative industries,” said an official statement issued during the preparations for the event in Algiers.
Under the theme “One People United in Culture, Creating for the World”, CANEX WKND 2024 seeks to foster collaboration and innovation within Africa’s creative industries. It will provide a platform for business-to-business and business-to-government interactions and offer invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and partnership development.
Financial impact
Afreximbank has committed $1 billion to support Africa’s creative and cultural industries, launching specialized financial products and initiatives to close gaps in creative production value chains.
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The bank has also launched the “2024 CANEX Deal Room” initiative to boost growth, innovation and global recognition of the creative and cultural sectors across the continent and the diaspora.
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Through the CANEX Deal Room, Afreximbank and its associated financial institutions will offer debt and equity financing for bankable projects in various segments.
Registration for CANEX WKND 2024 is now open and free of charge, and interested participants should submit their proposals before the deadline of October 1st.