CREST 2026 — Creative Economy Summit
Leading the World Through Creativity
Africa is shaping global culture. CRESTCREST ensures it owns it.
From music to media, design to digital innovation—Africa is no longer participating in global culture, it is defining it.
ABOUT CREST
Building Africa's most influential creative economy.
CREST is a premium platform where creators, investors, brands, and innovators converge to unlock opportunities across film, design, media, fashion, technology, and culture.
We turn talent into thriving businesses through strategic collaboration, market access, and year-round programs that elevate ideas into globally competitive creative ventures.
30+
Industries connected
500+
Creative partnerships
Year-round
Programs and opportunities
CREATIVE COMMAND CENTER
Where bold ideas meet capital, culture, and scale.
NETWORK
Pan-African
IMPACT
Global-ready
Why CRESTCREST Matters
Crest exists to redefine how African creativity is seen, valued, and sustained globally — not as inspiration alone, but as infrastructure, ownership, and economic power.
Cultural Ownership
We ensure African creators retain control over their stories, IP, and distribution.
Global Visibility
We position African creativity at the center of global cultural and economic conversations.
Creative Infrastructure
We build systems that support creators beyond inspiration — into sustainable careers.
Future Economy
We invest in the industries shaping the next decade of global creative value.
10,000+
Creatives Engaged
3,500+
Event Attendees
500K+
Digital Impressions
This Year 2026
All-Year Creative Events
A continuous program of creative development, collaboration, and cultural production designed to build long-term creative capacity across Africa.
CREATIVE WRITING RESIDENCY
CREATIVE WRITING RESIDENCY
A storytelling incubator for the next generation of African writers. A 4-week intensive residency for 45 exceptional writers across fiction (Prose and poetry), screenwriting, and brand storytelling.
SHOOTING & PRODUCING A FILM
SHOOTING & PRODUCING A FILM
A hands-on filmmaking experience where emerging creatives collaborate to bring original stories to life
DESIGN THINKING ACADEMY
DESIGN THINKING ACADEMY
Innovation for creatives, built the African way. A hands-on learning hub for motion designers, graphic designers, videographers, and digital creators.
CANVAS CONNECT (ART MIXER)
CANVAS CONNECT (ART MIXER)
This mixer brings together painters, digital artists, musicians, photographers, sculptors, and creative collectors.
Featured Speakers
A curated lineup of creatives shaping Africa’s creative economy.
Pre-Summit Program
A curated multi-day experience of talks, workshops, and cultural events.
Sales & Negotiation Masterclass For Creators
Introduction & Welcome
Main Masterclass Session
Q&A
Closing Remarks
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with the future of Africa’s creative economy
Align your brand with a 5-day global creative gathering featuring leading voices in film, design, music, and innovation.
Limited partnership slots available for 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about CREST 2026.
This is a 5-day global creative economy gathering bringing together leaders in film, design, music, technology, and cultural innovation across Africa and the diaspora.
Creators, founders, investors, students, and professionals working in or exploring the creative industries are welcome.
The event will be hosted across multiple venues including main stages, studios, and curated creative spaces in the host city.
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee up to 7 days before the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for selected partners aligned with the mission of the creative economy program. Visit the sponsorship section to apply.