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 speakers
6 Moderators
6 Panels
7 Live Performances

CANEX Live Theatre
25 speakers
5 Moderators
6 Panels / sessions
7 Live Performances

Gastronomy
2 Days / 4 sessions
13 Speakers
2 Moderators
9 Celebrity Chefs

Masterclasses
17 Sessions
Over 40 speakers
Overall estimated attendance: 650 – 700

CANEX Music Factory
26 songs recorded

CANEX Presents Africa
LUXURY FASHION EXCHANGE
23 designers & 7 international buyers

CANEX Shorts
178 entries
34 Shortlisted
4 winners – 3 in attendance

CANEX Concert
5 artists
Estimated attendance: 1,100, VIP’s: 200

Fashion Show
10 designers
Attendance: 400

Sporting Activations: 3
Art Installations: 3
Screenings: 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.