Beyond The Surface
Lagos Fringe is a platform for experimental and independent performance arts, born out of the city’s vibrant but often underrepresented creative edges. Though smaller and edgier than mainstream arts events, Fringe events consistently incubate new talent in theatre, multimedia, spoken word, and cross-genre expression.
This November, Lagos becomes the stage where Africa’s most dynamic storytellers, creators, and cultural pioneers meet. Entertainment Week Africa, the continent’s flagship gathering for the creative economy, returns with a bold mission: to “Close the Gap.”
Organised by the Book Buzz Foundation, Aké’s mission is to promote African creativity through literature, art, and critical dialogue, with its own publication, the Aké Review, amplifying new writing and voices. The theme for 2025, its 13th edition, is “Reclaiming Truth,” a call to confront misinformation, reclaim narrative agency, and champion the integrity of storytelling
The Accra Lawtech Hangout is a networking event dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and technology in Ghana. Hosted by Legaltech Lounge, the annual event brings together lawyers, tech entrepreneurs, investors, and students.
Co-hosted by the African Business Angels Network (ABAN) and Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A), AESIS is the premier event specifically designed to connect early-stage investors with Africa’s most promising startup founders. This is a high-density, high-impact summit if your goal is to raise or deploy capital in the seed and pre-Series A space.
The Conference will feature an engaging lineup of panel discussions, keynotes, and interactive breakout sessions, focusing on the future of marketing in an AI-driven world. Attendees will gain insights into data-driven marketing, SME growth strategies, and influencer engagement, alongside real-world case studies and peer learning experiences. Location: Ghana, Accra
Recognized as Africa’s top deal-making and networking event, the Africa Startup Festival brings together investors, founders, builders, and operators in one powerful end-of-year gathering. It’s the definitive platform to explore how emerging technologies are transforming industries and to finalize the partnerships and deals that will define the strategic direction of 2026. In its most recent edition, it drew over 3,000 participants from 15+ countries, founders, investors, and operators converging in Lagos.
The climax of AfricArena’s year-long scouting program, the Grand Summit showcases the top startups from across the continent in front of an audience of global investors and corporates. It’s an energetic platform for witnessing pitch competitions and understanding the emerging themes and companies set to dominate the African tech landscape.
SuperReturn Africa is a top-tier private capital event, bringing together leading global and local private equity and venture capital investors. Past editions have generated over 13,000 one-on-one meetings, featured closed-door LP/GP forums, workshops on alternative fund structures, and spotlight sessions on IP & creative sectors.
Every year, the Africa Bitcoin Conference brings together activists, innovators, and decision-makers to explore how Bitcoin safeguards fundamental freedoms, strengthens economic autonomy, and paves the way for lasting sovereignty. Location: Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis, Mauritius
This unique edition of the highly respected Tech in Ghana conference shifts focus to the Ashanti Region, spotlighting the growing tech and innovation happening beyond the capital, Accra. It’s an essential event for connecting with regional tech players, understanding grassroots innovation, and exploring opportunities in secondary cities.
Tech Revolution Africa Conference connects the full value chain of technology in Africa. It gathers together thousands of talents, players, and leaders in the African tech ecosystem to network, collaborate, and discuss the growth of technological innovation on the continent. Location: Lagos, Nigeria