CANEX WKND 2026 will take place from 5 to 8 November at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural & Creative Arts in Lagos, Nigeria. Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus programme, the event will bring together creators, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals from several sectors, including fashion.
The promotional poster shared by the verified Instagram account @creativeafricanexus highlights a visitor pass offering access to seven creative worlds: film, music, fashion, literature, visual arts, sport and gastronomy. The official website confirms the dates and venue announced in the poster.
An Event Dedicated to the Creative Industries
CANEX WKND is designed to connect stakeholders across the cultural and creative industries. According to the official event description, the programme aims to foster professional exchanges, collaborations, partnerships and business opportunities among players from Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora.
For fashion professionals, the event offers an opportunity to discover brands, connect with other industry stakeholders and attend discussions focused on the development of creative businesses.
Fashion on the Programme: What to Look Out For
The official programme includes a panel discussion on the protection of creative works, counterfeiting and trademark rights in the fashion industry, as part of the Intellectual Property Summit. A session titled From Material to Market is also scheduled for Thursday, 5 November 2026.
These topics are particularly relevant to designers, stylists and entrepreneurs who are building fashion brands, working with raw materials or seeking to better protect their creations in African and international markets.
Who Can Attend?
The official communication targets a broad professional audience, including:
- Creators and entrepreneurs in the creative industries;
- Brands and businesses looking to showcase their products or services;
- Investors and buyers;
- Professionals in fashion, film, music, literature and the other sectors represented;
- Stakeholders across Africa’s and the Caribbean’s creative ecosystems, including members of the diaspora.
The poster does not specify any age, educational or professional experience requirements for visitors. Applicable eligibility conditions should be checked through the official registration form.
How to Register for CANEX WKND 2026
The official website provides a registration form for visitors. Applicants are asked to supply personal contact details, professional information and details about their sector of activity. A separate registration process is available for exhibitors.
Interested participants can follow these steps:
- Visit the official visitor registration form.
- Provide the requested contact details and professional profile information.
- Select the appropriate visitor category and sector of activity.
- Review the admission requirements and any applicable travel requirements.
- Follow the platform’s instructions to complete the registration process.
Brands wishing to exhibit their products or services should consult the official exhibitor registration portal. Any conditions or fees associated with securing an exhibition stand may differ from those applicable to general visitors.
Registration Deadline, Fees and Access Conditions
The registration deadline is not stated on the poster and could not be clearly established from the information reviewed. The official registration form is accessible, and the website invites visitors to register. However, prospective attendees should verify the admission requirements before making travel arrangements.
The cost of a visitor pass is not clearly stated in the information reviewed. Any travel, accommodation and exhibition expenses should be distinguished from the event admission fee.
For enquiries, the official website lists the following email address: info@creativeafricanexus.com.