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CRAFT Festival 2026 is a three-day creative experience bringing together Africa’s brightest creators, global brands, investors, innovators, and industry leaders all shaping the future of the creative economy.
CRAFT Festival 2026 is a three-day creative experience bringing together Africa’s brightest creators, global brands, investors, innovators, and industry leaders all shaping the future of the creative economy.
ADDIS ABEBA,
Ethiopia
ADDIS ABEBA,
Ethiopia
ADDIS ABEBA,
Ethiopia
APRIL 30, 2026
MAY 2, 2026
APRIL 30, 2026
MAY 2, 2026
APRIL 30, 2026
MAY 2, 2026
IMAGINE
IMAGINE
IMAGINE
CREATE
CREATE
CREATE
AMPLIFY*
AMPLIFY*
AMPLIFY*
CRAFT Festival is a modern pan-African creative event celebrating film, music, fashion, gaming, design, and creative technology.
From visionary talks to hands-on labs, screenings, showcases, and performances, CRAFT is where ideas turn into industries, and where Africa’s creative talent connects directly with global opportunity.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, designer, gamer, brand leader, policymaker, or creative enthusiast, this is where Africa’s future unfolds.
April 30, 2026 -
May 2, 2026
April 30, 2026 -
May 2, 2026
April 30, 2026 -
May 2, 2026
Addis Abeba,
Ethiopia
Addis Abeba,
Ethiopia
Addis Abeba,
Ethiopia
WHY PARTNER
WITH CRAFT ?
WITH CRAFT ?
01.
Access a High-Growth Market
Tap into Africa’s rapidly expanding creative economy, reaching new customers, creators, and commercial opportunities across film, design, music, gaming, and tech.
01.
Access a High-Growth Market
Tap into Africa’s rapidly expanding creative economy, reaching new customers, creators, and commercial opportunities across film, design, music, gaming, and tech.
01.
Access a High-Growth Market
Tap into Africa’s rapidly expanding creative economy, reaching new customers, creators, and commercial opportunities across film, design, music, gaming, and tech.
02.
Engage High-Value Stakeholders
Connect directly with Founder, CMOs, brands, investors, studios, and innovators. CRAFT brings the full value chain together for collaboration and market expansion.
02.
Engage High-Value Stakeholders
Connect directly with Founder, CMOs, brands, investors, studios, and innovators. CRAFT brings the full value chain together for collaboration and market expansion.
02.
Engage High-Value Stakeholders
Connect directly with Founder, CMOs, brands, investors, studios, and innovators. CRAFT brings the full value chain together for collaboration and market expansion.
03.
Build Authentic Regional Presence
Position your brand at the intersection of creativity and technology, with access to AI, XR, digital tools, production workflows, and Africa’s rising creative talent.
03.
Build Authentic Regional Presence
Position your brand at the intersection of creativity and technology, with access to AI, XR, digital tools, production workflows, and Africa’s rising creative talent.
03.
Build Authentic Regional Presence
Position your brand at the intersection of creativity and technology, with access to AI, XR, digital tools, production workflows, and Africa’s rising creative talent.
04.
Unlock Deals and New Partnerships
Secure real commercial outcomes through B2B matchmaking, product demos, content deals, and long-term partnerships designed to scale across the continent.
04.
Unlock Deals and New Partnerships
Secure real commercial outcomes through B2B matchmaking, product demos, content deals, and long-term partnerships designed to scale across the continent.
04.
Unlock Deals and New Partnerships
Secure real commercial outcomes through B2B matchmaking, product demos, content deals, and long-term partnerships designed to scale across the continent.
FREQUENTLY
FREQUENTLY
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTION
What is the CRAFT Festival?
CRAFT Festival is a Pan-African celebration of creativity, innovation, and culture. It brings together artists, creators, technologists, investors, policymakers, and global partners to explore the future of Africa’s creative economy
When and where will the festival take place?
Who is the festival for?
Is the festival accessible to international attendees?
Are there sponsorship and partnership opportunities?
How can I register for the festival?
What is the CRAFT Festival?
CRAFT Festival is a Pan-African celebration of creativity, innovation, and culture. It brings together artists, creators, technologists, investors, policymakers, and global partners to explore the future of Africa’s creative economy
When and where will the festival take place?
Who is the festival for?
Is the festival accessible to international attendees?
Are there sponsorship and partnership opportunities?
How can I register for the festival?
What is the CRAFT Festival?
CRAFT Festival is a Pan-African celebration of creativity, innovation, and culture. It brings together artists, creators, technologists, investors, policymakers, and global partners to explore the future of Africa’s creative economy
When and where will the festival take place?
Who is the festival for?
Is the festival accessible to international attendees?
Are there sponsorship and partnership opportunities?
How can I register for the festival?