About

“Building an investment ecosystem for Africa’s CCIs through cities and communities”

“ACEIF is the acronym of “ African Creative Economy & Investment Forum”. It is a platform build, and implemented
by Africa in Colors to create and grow a more sustainable future for Africa’s CCI investment ecosystem”

ACEIF

ACEIF is a Pan-African platform with a bottom up approach, starting at a community level up to the national level, toward regional economic blocks, with a sole purpose to create a more friendly and interconnected market for Africa’s CCIs. ACEIF creates tangible impact, unlocks business opportunities across, and beyond the African continent. ACEIF presents tremendous opportunities for local communities, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, the
startup ecosytem, and African countries. ACEIF leverages on the quality of our gathering of global leaders, doers, artists, creatives, influencers, and
others, to share best practices, collaborate, co-build innovative solutions for challenges like easy mobility, market access, and access to finance, for the growth of African CCI practitioners, and an African creative economy contributing significantly to Africa’s GDP.

ACEIF will take held in Kigali-Rwanda from August 23rd to August 30th, 2026, in a very unusual conventional way. We are building an ecosystem for impact, and business, through arts, culture, and creativity. ACEIF is inviting once again la crème de la crème, global leaders, governments, entrepreneurs, changer makers, innovators, a global CCI and tech community, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs,
development banks, financial institutions, investors, angel investors, investment firms, family offices, VCs, sovereign funds, hedge funds, pension funds, foundations, philanthropists, and the private sector on the CCI value chain.

23-27/AUG/2026

DOERS AND INNOVATORS BREAKFAST

DOERS AND INNOVATORS BREAKFAST

Where it is not just for breakfast, but starting a new day inspired and with opportunities to do more that day.

KIDS CORNER

KIDS CORNER

Opening of the kids learning corner. Painting, games, and more to boost their creativity, and learning about the arts, and how to be a good artist.

MASTER CLASSES, EXPERIENCES & SHOWCASES

MASTER CLASSES, EXPERIENCES & SHOWCASES

Master classes, experience activities, and talent showcase activities.

LUNCH DATES

LUNCH DATES

We mean lunch, but this is where you, as a creative, entrepreneur, doer, you meet people that will bring you value, elevate you,
support your craft, business, and more importantly where you rethink the possibilities or how you can pivot your business model by starting a conversation and sharing a meal with someone.

ENTERTAINMENT, EXHIBITION, AND CULTURE EXCHANGES

ENTERTAINMENT, EXHIBITION, AND CULTURE EXCHANGES

Exhibitions, creative market, collaborations, content creation, music, theater, poetry, visual arts, and conversations

LABS, STUDIOS, AND MEDIA CORNERS

LABS, STUDIOS, AND MEDIA CORNERS

An area dedicated to testing things, creating, collaborating, and where important people, players of the industry meets you at work.

CLOSING

CLOSING

27.08.2026

BUSINESS BREAKFAST

BUSINESS BREAKFAST

By invitation only

BOARD AND ADVISORS CONVENING

BOARD AND ADVISORS CONVENING

Closed doors

BUSINESS AND IMPACT LUNCH

BUSINESS AND IMPACT LUNCH

By invitation only

SECTORIAL MEETINGS

SECTORIAL MEETINGS

By invitation only

SIDE EVENTS ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SIDE EVENTS ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

By invitation only, and registered guests only

CLOSING

CLOSING

28.08.2026

BREAKFAST WITH THE CREATIVES

BREAKFAST WITH THE CREATIVES

A curated breakfast for entrepreneurs, creatives, artists,
and potential partners, combining talent discovery and
enabling opportunities for people to learn from each
other, and collaborate

PLENARY

PLENARY

By various Speakers, facilitators, and
discussant

HIGH -LEVEL MEETING

HIGH -LEVEL MEETING

By invitation only

LUNCH AND MORE

LUNCH AND MORE

A curated experience by various chefs, and entertainment
allowing a unique lunch experience to unlock
opportunities for people, organizations, and cities.

LAUNCH OF THE ACEIF 2026

LAUNCH OF THE ACEIF 2026

By various Speakers, distinguished guests,
facilitators, and leaders of industries

COCKTAIL, NETWORKING, AND SHOWCASES

COCKTAIL, NETWORKING, AND SHOWCASES

Delegates only

ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT

Open to the public – great discounts on drinks
and beverages

FASHION SHOW (PAID EVENT)

FASHION SHOW (PAID EVENT)

Open to the public – tickets available soon

CLOSING SHOW

CLOSING SHOW

29.08.2026

BREAKFAST FOR THE WIN

BREAKFAST FOR THE WIN

A creative breakfast created and curated with partners allowing
creatives win various prices, and entrepreneurs stand a change
to grow their businesses

PLENARY

PLENARY

By various Speakers, facilitators, and discussant

PANEL AND CONVERSATIONS

PANEL AND CONVERSATIONS

By various Speakers, distinguished guests,
facilitators, and leaders of industries

LUNCH FOR THE GREATS

LUNCH FOR THE GREATS

A unique curated experience by various chefs, and
entertainment allowing a great flow for collaboration,
closing deals, and establishing long lasting partnerships.

CLOSING OF THE ACEIF 2026

CLOSING OF THE ACEIF 2026

By various Speakers, distinguished guests,
facilitators, and leaders of industries

COCKTAIL, NETWORKING, AND EXPERIENCES AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS CONCERT

COCKTAIL, NETWORKING, AND EXPERIENCES AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS CONCERT

Open to the public – tickets available soon

CLOSING SHOW

CLOSING SHOW

30/AUG/2026

BRUNCH WITH THE STARS

BRUNCH WITH THE STARS

Who’s your fav star? Guess s/he might be with us? Or you are
the star? Come share this unique experience with us and be a
star to someone.

KIDS CORNER

KIDS CORNER

Games, and experiences for families

POP UP SHOP

POP UP SHOP

Fashion pop up shop with various creators

SHOWCASES AND CONCERT

SHOWCASES AND CONCERT

Talent showcase, poetry, music, and close with a major concert.

END OF THE FORUM

END OF THE FORUM

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Tickets

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Sponsors

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Let’s Build Africa’s Creative Future Together

Whether you’re a creative, policymaker, partner, or dreamer — we invite you to join the movement.