“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 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
Where it is not just for breakfast, but starting a new day inspired and with opportunities to do more that day.
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, experience activities, and talent showcase activities.
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.
Exhibitions, creative market, collaborations, content creation, music, theater, poetry, visual arts, and conversations
An area dedicated to testing things, creating, collaborating, and where important people, players of the industry meets you at work.
27.08.2026
By invitation only
Closed doors
By invitation only
By invitation only
By invitation only, and registered guests only
28.08.2026
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
By various Speakers, facilitators, and
discussant
By invitation only
A curated experience by various chefs, and entertainment
allowing a unique lunch experience to unlock
opportunities for people, organizations, and cities.
By various Speakers, distinguished guests,
facilitators, and leaders of industries
Delegates only
Open to the public – great discounts on drinks
and beverages
Open to the public – tickets available soon
29.08.2026
A creative breakfast created and curated with partners allowing
creatives win various prices, and entrepreneurs stand a change
to grow their businesses
By various Speakers, facilitators, and discussant
By various Speakers, distinguished guests,
facilitators, and leaders of industries
A unique curated experience by various chefs, and
entertainment allowing a great flow for collaboration,
closing deals, and establishing long lasting partnerships.
By various Speakers, distinguished guests,
facilitators, and leaders of industries
Open to the public – tickets available soon
30/AUG/2026
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.
Games, and experiences for families
Fashion pop up shop with various creators
Talent showcase, poetry, music, and close with a major concert.
Whether you’re a creative, policymaker, partner, or dreamer — we invite you to join the movement.