African Creators Conference 2025 Set to Shape the Continent’s Role in the Global Digital Economy

The African Creators Conference (ACC) 2025 is poised to become one of the continent’s most influential gatherings of creators, innovators, and digital entrepreneurs. Set for September 26–27, 2025, at the Women Development Centre, Abuja, the conference will bring together over 3,000 participants and more than 30 speakers from across Africa’s technology, fintech, content creation, AI, animation, and storytelling industries.

This year’s theme, “The Future of Africa in the Global Digital Economy,” reflects the conference’s mission to spotlight African talent, strengthen the creative ecosystem, and drive policy and partnership conversations at scale.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, NITDA
• Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, 1st Deputy President, ACCI
• Rosy Fynn, Country Director, Mastercard Foundation Nigeria
• Olawale Ariyo, Founder, HD Media
• Dr. Victoria Akai, CEO, Duchess Naturals
• Tola Alabi, Branding Expert & Founder, TA Consulting

According to Omodiale Godwin, Convener and Founder of Branddek Limited, the African Creators Conference is more than an event:

“ACC 2025 is a marketplace of ideas—a springboard for collaboration, policy dialogue, and the scaling of African-born digital solutions for the global stage.”

The event will feature five specialized innovation hubs:

• The Creators Room
• AI Room
• Gaming & Animation Room
• Career Room
• Deal Room

Participants can expect hands-on masterclasses, startup pitch sessions, investor meetups, and product showcases that promote cross-sector collaboration and impact.

ACC 2025 is backed by key institutions including NITDA, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mastercard Foundation, and Federal Ministry of Youth Development, with ongoing talks involving Meta, Google for Creators, and ECOWAS.

Registration is open at www.africancreatorsconference.com/register, with opportunities to apply for the African Creators Awards 2025, exhibit booths, and speaking slots.

About ACC:
Organized by Branddek Limited, the African Creators Conference is a pan-African platform designed to scale digital and creative industries through inclusive innovation, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem growth.