CANEX@IATF2025
4-10 September 2025 in Algiers, Algeria
One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World
CANEX @ IATF2025 will further develop conversations and provide even more business-to-business and business-to- government opportunities through a curated gathering that will once again hold under the theme “One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World.”
The event provides a unique platform for facilitating business, investment, collaboration, partnerships, and inspiration amongst creatives across the value chain.
The objectives of CANEX @ IATF2025, include gathering continental and global players to showcase and exhibit their goods and services, and to explore business and investment opportunities within the rapidly expanding creative economy.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
EXHIBITION & MARKET
An exciting space to exhibit fashion, visual arts, crafts, gastronomy and other creative products in a dynamic market.
ROUND TABLES & MASTERCLASSES
A range of high-level masterclasses aimed at fine tuning expertise across various creative sectors and hosted by experts from Africa and beyond.
CONVERSATIONS
Engaging and in-depth panel discussions with outcomes driven topics with a focus on high-level Fireside Chats with well- known and respected African and Diasporic creatives.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
A range of live performances from some of Africa and the diaspora’s top musicians and performers will take place on the CANEX at IATF2025 Main Stage.
GASTRONOMY SHOWCASES:
Celebrity chefs from Africa and the Diaspora will be on hand to share their stories, expertise and maybe even some recipes!
ART EXHIBITION
Once again CANEX @ IATF will host a showcase of visual arts curated especially for the event.
CANEX MUSIC FACTORY
Once again, the CANEX Music Factory live recording studio will be on site for music recording sessions facilitated by industry experts - be part of the next album release.
CANEX SHORTS
This short film competition will once again take place at CANEX @ IATF2025 with the screening of the winning films and an awards ceremony.
CANEX BOOK FACTORY
CANEX Book Factory presented in partnership with Narrative Landscape
Press.
NETWORKING / B2B & B2G OPPORTUNITIES
A host of networking and dealmaking opportunities and events are always a part of CANEX @ IATF2025.
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