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About
About ACFTA Fest
What Is ACFTA FEST?

ACFTA FEST is Africa’s first cross-sector Pan-African festival platform. Rotating annually between host countries, the festival blends:

Established Businesses successes & Startup innovation

Cultural showcases

Sports diplomacy

to create one continental stage where Africa celebrates itself, networks with purpose, and builds a new economic future.

Linked to AfCFTA implementation | Aligned with Agenda 2063 and SDGs | Focused on youth empowerment, trade visibility, and pan-African unity

Our Rotational Model
A Festival that Moves Africa

Each year, ACFTA FEST is hosted by a new African country — leaving behind legacy infrastructure, business linkages, and youth-centered impact.

Year Host Country Theme
2025 🇳🇬 Nigeria (Maiden Edition) Unity Through Innovation

Want to Host a Future Edition?

What we Project
Festival Pillars
Startup Flames
Empowering African startups & SMEs through Live pitch competitions, Investor matchmaking, Startup exhibitions. Business masterclasses & Industry shaper awards.
Heritage Waves
A cultural dome for creatives, featuring; Concerts by Africa’s biggest artists, Storytelling nights & griots, Runway fashion shows & design summits and Visual arts pavilions.
African Legends United
Where Africa’s football heroes unite: Obasanjo Cup: African Legends vs Host Nation Legends, Youth football clinics & mentorship, Legends Choice Awards (fan-voted), Sports policy and diplomacy roundtables.
#NIGERIA
Why Nigeria?

Nigeria stands as Africa’s largest economy and a creative powerhouse, boasting a booming tech ecosystem with Lagos often called Africa’s “Silicon Valley.” It is home to global football legends, rich cultural diversity across its regions, and strong connectivity backed by world-class hospitality infrastructure.

Nigeria 2025 Program Snapshot
Startup Flames Arena
Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Heritage Waves Dome
Celebrating Culture, Creativity & Connection
African Legends United
Honoring Icons, Inspiring Generations
Investor Lounges and Regional Trade Showcases
Connect in exclusive investor lounges designed for deal-making, networking, and strategic partnerships. Explore regional trade showcases highlighting the best products, services, and innovations from across Africa’s diverse markets driving cross-border collaboration and investment.
300+ Startup Exhibitors
Showcasing innovation from across Africa, over 300 startups present groundbreaking solutions, connect with investors, and spark new business opportunities powering the continent’s future economy.
50+ Live Pitch Sessions
Experience over 50 electrifying, high-energy pitch sessions where passionate, visionary entrepreneurs boldly unveil their game-changing ideas. These dynamic presentations happen live and in real-time, offering investors and audiences an exciting, up-close look at Africa’s most promising startups competing fiercely, dreaming big, and innovating fearlessly.
Masterclasses on Leadership, Digital Trade, Funding, and Market Expansion
Gain expert insights through in-depth masterclasses led by industry leaders, covering key topics like digital trade, securing funding, and scaling into new markets. Designed for entrepreneurs and professionals, these sessions equip participants with practical tools and strategies to thrive in Africa’s evolving business landscape.
Nigeria-Focused Startup Roundtable with AfCFTA Stakeholders
A high-level dialogue bringing together Nigerian entrepreneurs, policymakers, and AfCFTA stakeholders to discuss opportunities, challenges, and strategies for scaling startups within the continental free trade framework fostering alignment, innovation, and inclusive growth.
3-Night Headline Concert Series
Experience electrifying performances from top artists across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Congo, and Kenya in a powerful celebration of African rhythm, unity, and talent three unforgettable nights of music that echo the soul of the continent.
Visual Art Installations and NFT Gallery
Immerse yourself in a vibrant fusion of tradition and technology with captivating visual art installations and a curated NFT gallery showcasing Africa’s creative brilliance, cultural stories, and digital innovation through the eyes of emerging and established artists.
Lagos Fashion Runway with 20+ Designers
Witness the bold spirit of African style as over 20 visionary designers light up the Lagos Fashion Runway blending heritage, innovation, and trendsetting flair in a stunning showcase of the continent’s fashion excellence.
Poetry Performances and Pan-African Storytelling Slams
Experience the power of words as poets and storytellers from across Africa take the stage to share voices of resilience, identity, and unity blending rhythm, language, and lived experience in unforgettable performances that celebrate the soul of the continent.
The Obasanjo Cup: African Legends vs. Nigerian All-Star Legends
A historic showdown on the pitch as African football legends face off against Nigerian All-Star greats in a thrilling exhibition match celebrating sportsmanship, unity, and the enduring legacy of Africa’s football icons.
Youth Training Clinics for 120 Local Boys and Girls
Empowering the next generation through hands-on training clinics, where 120 local boys and girls receive mentorship, skills development, and inspiration from seasoned professionals nurturing talent and building confidence on and off the field.
Recognition Awards for Nwankwo Kanu, Mercy Akide, and Stephen Keshi (Posthumous)
Honoring the legacy of African football greatness, these special awards celebrate Nwankwo Kanu’s global impact, Mercy Akide’s trailblazing achievements in women’s football, and the enduring influence of the late Stephen Keshi icons whose contributions continue to inspire generations.
Policy Forum: “Financing African Football: From Grassroots to Continental League”
A strategic dialogue bringing together policymakers, investors, club owners, and sports stakeholders to explore sustainable financing models for African football examining pathways from grassroots development to the creation of a thriving, competitive continental league.
Schedule
[Our Timetable]
At What Time?

Today, what started as a small conference has turned into the unmissable rendez-vous for product people.

First Day
December 04, 2025
Second Day
December 05, 2025
Third Day
December 06, 2025
9.00 am - 10.00 am
Registration
Join 600 product managers, designers, founders, engineers – and everything in between – to learn, eat, chat and have a great time.
10.00 am - 12.00 am
Coffee Break
It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price.
12.00 am - 05.00 pm
Conference
It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price.
9.00 am - 10.00 am
Registration
Join 600 product managers, designers, founders, engineers – and everything in between – to learn, eat, chat and have a great time.
10.00 am - 12.00 am
Coffee Break
It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price.
12.00 am - 05.00 pm
Conference
It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price.
9.00 am - 10.00 am
Registration
Join 600 product managers, designers, founders, engineers – and everything in between – to learn, eat, chat and have a great time.
10.00 am - 12.00 am
Coffee Break
It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price.
12.00 am - 05.00 pm
Conference
It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee are all part of the ticket price.
Festivals
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Place
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Genesis Expo will take place at the iconic street food venue Hawker House, Seattle Water.

$
299.99
[Main Conference]

2 days

  • Access to mobile app
  • Access to 1000+ talk
  • Access to exhibition floor
  • Access attendee database
  • Email support
$
399.99
[Conference + Workshops]

3 days

  • Access to mobile app
  • Access to 1000+ talk
  • Access to exhibition floor
  • Access attendee database
  • Email support
Impact Metrics
Why ACFTA FEST?

We are proud to have been able to accomplish these stats within so little time.

  • 1,000+ Startups & Creatives Showcased
  • 45+ Countries Represented
  • 10,000+ Attendees per Edition
  • 100+ Business & Policy Partnerships
  • 30+ Awards Given to African Changemakers
  • 50M+ Broadcast & Social Media Reach
Gallery
What's On?

The day after the conference, continue learning with one of our expert trainers. Places are limited – first come, first served!

News
[Our Blog]
What's New?

The day after the conference, continue learning with one of our expert trainers. Places are limited – first come, first served!