ZELEMAN

IMAGINE

CREATE

AMPLIFY*

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.

LIVE IN

ADDIS ABEBA

LIVE IN

ADDIS ABEBA

LIVE IN

ADDIS ABEBA

APRIL 30, 2026

MAY 2, 2026

APRIL 30, 2026

MAY 2, 2026

APRIL 30, 2026

MAY 2, 2026

WHERE

CREATIVITY

MEETS

POSSIBILITY

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

154DAYS

05HOURS

04MINUTES

01SECONDS

154DAYS

05HOURS

04MINUTES

01SECONDS

154DAYS

05HOURS

04MINUTES

01SECONDS

Addis Abeba,

Ethiopia

Addis Abeba,

Ethiopia

Addis Abeba,

Ethiopia

WHY ATTEND

CRAFT 2026

01.

Visionary Keynotes

Hear from African and global leaders shaping creativity, culture, technology, and the future of the creative economy.

01.

Visionary Keynotes

Hear from African and global leaders shaping creativity, culture, technology, and the future of the creative economy.

01.

Visionary Keynotes

Hear from African and global leaders shaping creativity, culture, technology, and the future of the creative economy.

02.

Interactive Labs

Experience AI tools, digital design systems, gaming, XR, and next-gen creative technologies in real time.

02.

Interactive Labs

Experience AI tools, digital design systems, gaming, XR, and next-gen creative technologies in real time.

02.

Interactive Labs

Experience AI tools, digital design systems, gaming, XR, and next-gen creative technologies in real time.

03.

Network & Collaborate

Meet creators, brands, investors, studios, policymakers, and platforms from across Africa and the world.

03.

Network & Collaborate

Meet creators, brands, investors, studios, policymakers, and platforms from across Africa and the world.

03.

Network & Collaborate

Meet creators, brands, investors, studios, policymakers, and platforms from across Africa and the world.

04.

Showcases & Performances

Film screenings, design exhibits, runway, gaming competitions, and creative showcases featuring top and emerging talent.

04.

Showcases & Performances

Film screenings, design exhibits, runway, gaming competitions, and creative showcases featuring top and emerging talent.

04.

Showcases & Performances

Film screenings, design exhibits, runway, gaming competitions, and creative showcases featuring top and emerging talent.

GALLERY
SCHEDULE
SPEAKER
TICKET

GALLERY
SCHEDULE
SPEAKER
TICKET

GALLERY
SCHEDULE
SPEAKER
TICKET

FREQUENTLY

ASKED

QUESTION

What’s included in my ticket?

Each pass includes access to sessions, networking events, and the expo area. VIP & Business passes offer added perks like front-row seating, speaker meet & greet, and more.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Do I need to bring a printed ticket?

Is there a student discount available?

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Where is the venue located?

What’s included in my ticket?

Each pass includes access to sessions, networking events, and the expo area. VIP & Business passes offer added perks like front-row seating, speaker meet & greet, and more.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Do I need to bring a printed ticket?

Is there a student discount available?

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Where is the venue located?

What’s included in my ticket?

Each pass includes access to sessions, networking events, and the expo area. VIP & Business passes offer added perks like front-row seating, speaker meet & greet, and more.

IMAGINE

CREATE

CREATE

AMPLIFY*

WHERE

CREATIVITY

CREATIVITY

MEETS

POSSIBILITY

POSSIBILITY

WHY ATTEND

CRAFT 2026

CRAFT 2026

GALLERY

SCHEDULE

SPEAKER

TICKET

GALLERY

SCHEDULE

SPEAKER

TICKET

GALLERY

SCHEDULE

SPEAKER

TICKET

FREQUENTLY

FREQUENTLY

FREQUENTLY

ASKED

QUESTION

What’s included in my ticket?

Will the sessions be recorded?

Do I need to bring a printed ticket?

Is there a student discount available?

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Where is the venue located?

What’s included in my ticket?

Will the sessions be recorded?

Do I need to bring a printed ticket?

Is there a student discount available?

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Where is the venue located?

What’s included in my ticket?

Will the sessions be recorded?

Do I need to bring a printed ticket?

Is there a student discount available?

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Where is the venue located?