Export and Investment Promotion

Afreximbank works to engage in trade and export development initiatives through various events that bring together creative practitioners, governments, bi/multi-lateral organisations and the private sector to work collectively to create an enabling environment for the African Creative and Cultural Industries.

CANEX SUMMIT 30 speakers6 Moderators6 Panels7 Live Performances

CANEX Live Theatre25 speakers5 Moderators6 Panels / sessions7 Live Performances

Gastronomy2 Days / 4 sessions13 Speakers2 Moderators9 Celebrity Chefs

Masterclasses17 SessionsOver 40 speakers Overall estimated attendance: 650 – 700

CANEX Music Factory 26 songs recorded

CANEX Presents AfricaLUXURY FASHION EXCHANGE23 designers & 7 international buyers

CANEX Shorts178 entries34 Shortlisted4 winners – 3 in attendance

CANEX Concert5 artistsEstimated attendance: 1,100, VIP’s: 200

Fashion Show10 designersAttendance: 400

Sporting Activations: 3Art Installations: 3Screenings: 3

African Goods Market

At least 30 stands featuring African goods (food, body products etc) were hosted in the CANEX Exhibition. The exhibitors were sourced through CANEX partnerships with Kwely Foods, African Food Changemakers and the Turathna Exhibition.

CANEX Exhibition

The main CANEX Exhibition in Hall 9 was a vibrant and dynamic space that hosted 117 different brands within the various spaces including a range of fashion brands in the British Council Pavilion, 23 brands in the CANEX Presents Luxury Exchange and in the largest stand within the space hosted by the Ghana Export Authority.

Total of 76 brands considered to be within the creative industries Hall 9 also played host to the CANEX Music Factory, live art activations, masterclasses, and a coffee shop / networking area.