The AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with the Black Star Experience (BSE) and Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), has announced the inaugural Creatives Connect Afrika 2025: The AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creatives and Cultural Industries.
This groundbreaking event will take place in Accra, Ghana, from November 24th to 26th, 2025.
A platform for creative excellence, the Creatives Connect Afrika 2025 is a Forum and Festival that will bring together African and diaspora creatives in film, music, and fashion, as well as tourism professionals. The event aims to foster intra-Africa business development, investment, and marketing under the AfCFTA framework.
Programme highlights
- Masterclasses: Learn from industry experts and thought leaders
- Policy Dialogues: Engage in high-level discussions shaping policies and identifying opportunities
- Matchmaking Opportunities: Connect with potential tourism, creative and cultural industry professionals’ partners and investors
- Exhibitions: Showcase your work and products
- Deal-Making Lounges: Dedicated spaces for Film, Music, and Fashion professionals
Attendees and participants will include talented designers, innovative creatives, and distinguished tourism professionals, alongside representatives from national tourism boards and authorities. Engage with tour operators, travel agents, and key players in tourism experiences and attractions, as well as forward-thinking entrepreneurs in the tourism sector. Connect with leaders from the creative and cultural industries, film and music production companies, passionate fashion enthusiasts, and the bright youth driving innovation and technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and shape the future of these vibrant industries.
The organisers invited participants for an exceptional gathering of influential figures, including policymakers, visionary investors, dynamic film and music producers, and cutting-edge fashion houses.
As a precursor to the inaugural the AfCFTA Secretariat in collaboration with Black Star Experience (BSE) and Africa Tourism Partners will be launching the AfCFTA Forum & Festival on Tourism, Creative, and Cultural Industries Creatives 2025 on Monday, the 27th of October 2025 at the Capital on the Park, 101 Catherine Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg. All the creatives’ professionals and practitioners are invited to attend the evening cocktail.
Registration and Exhibition Stands
Artists, filmmakers, fashion designers, creative enthusiasts and tourism professionals are encouraged to register and attend this prestigious festival. Only 20 exhibition stands are available for exhibitors from across Africa.
