Creative Africa Nexus Set To Take Place In Algiers

The Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX 2024), a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries, is set to take place from October 16 to 19 in Algiers, Algeria.

Building on the success of previous editions, 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. It includes exhibitions, roundtable discussions, masterclasses, live performances, gastronomy showcases, music, dance, poetry, and other artistic expressions.
Launched in 2020, the event has a $1 billion facility for creative and cultural Industries, including the Film Financing Development Facility and the Music Development Facility.
A statement issued by the Organisers read, “This year’s event promises to be an exciting gathering of creatives, investors, and industry professionals from across the continent and the world over.

“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.

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

“The program’s objectives include increasing Africa’s share of global cultural trade flows, deploying specialised financial products, facilitating technical capacity programs, and advocating for harmonised regulatory reform.

“CANEX WKND 2024 will further develop conversations and provide even more business-to-business and business-to-government opportunities. The event will be held under the theme “One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World.”