Africa Creative Economic Lens
Imagine a room buzzing with ideas, where funders, creatives, tech innovators, policymakers, and cultural ambassadors come together under one roof. That’s the heart of the Africa Creative Economy Lens (ACE-L) Forum, co-hosted by the Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA) and Africa in Colors (AIC). A powerful ecosystem built to fuel Africa’s creative industries.
Premium Partners: The Pillars of Vision
Behind the ACE-L Forum stands a cadre of premium partners, each playing a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s creative future. Though their names are represented by logos, their contributions speak volumes:
- Strategic Direction & Funding
- Governance Guidance & Visibility
- High-Level Thought Leadership
Their support ensures the forum can focus on what matters most: elevating Africa’s cultural and creative industries on the global stage.
Ecosystem Partners: Weaving the Network
A dynamic network of ecosystem partners stretches across sectors and borders—working to connect, equip, train, and scale creative businesses across the continent. They contribute in diverse ways:
- Building capacity through training and mentorship
- Providing access to markets and finance
- Fostering strategic intersectoral collaboration
Together, they are the connective tissue that enables actionable creative economy growth.
Media Partners: Telling Africa’s Stories
From traditional media to digital platforms, the media partners amplify the Forum’s message across the continent. They:
- Elevate visionary speakers and sessions to wider audiences
- Spark conversations in local languages, national newspapers, and online platforms
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Bring the Forum's energy and creative discussions into homes and communities far and wide
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Why These Partnerships Matter
This multilevel partnership structure—Premium, Ecosystem, and Media—powers the ACE-L Forum’s mission to activate Africa’s cultural and creative industries. It ensures:
- Policy and Investment Readiness via premium partnerships
- Community Anchoring and Scale via ecosystem networks
- Visibility, Influence, and Storytelling Power via media partners
Join the Conversation
Events like the ACE-L Forum (August 28–31, 2025, Kigali) are more than conferences—they’re creative crossroads. Backed by visionary partners, they ensure discussions turn into impact and connections into collaboration.