FAME Week Africa Unveils Its 2026 Conference Programme
The wait is over. The first release of the FAME Week Africa 2026 Conference Programme is now live, giving delegates an early look at the conversations, speakers and industry leaders already confirmed for this year’s event. With even more sessions and exciting announcements still to come, now is the perfect time to start planning your FAME Week Africa experience.
Taking place from 28–30 October 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC2), FAME Week Africa is where Africa’s creative industries come together to forge partnerships, discover new opportunities and tackle the trends transforming entertainment across the continent and beyond.
From artificial intelligence and content monetisation to international co-productions, intellectual property, audience growth, creator-led businesses, micro dramas, and the future of music, this year’s programme has been carefully curated to deliver practical insights, meaningful conversations and real business opportunities.
Whether you’re a producer seeking finance, a broadcaster searching for new content, a creator building your brand, a music executive expanding your network, or an investor looking for Africa’s next big opportunity, FAME Week Africa is where the industry’s most important conversations happen.
Martin Hiller, Portfolio Director of FAME Week Africa, says:
“The creative economy is evolving at an extraordinary pace, and the opportunities for African creators have never been greater. This year’s programme has been curated to ensure delegates don’t just hear about the future—they meet the people creating it. Whether you’re looking for your next co-production partner, commissioner, investor, client or collaborator, FAME Week Africa is where those relationships begin. If you’re serious about growing your business, expanding your network and understanding where the industry is heading, this is the place to be.”
Hear From The Leaders Driving Africa’s Creative Economy
Opening this year’s FAME Week Africa is internationally acclaimed media personality, entrepreneur and fashion trailblazer Kim Jayde, setting the tone for three days of innovation, collaboration and African excellence.
Kim will also host one of the conference’s most anticipated sessions, From Followers to Film: Growing Your Career in Media and Production, exploring how creators are transforming digital influence into sustainable careers across the entertainment industry.
“I have been very intentional in curating this panel on the main, bringing together industry professionals who each offer unique perspectives and collectively decades of experience. The creator economy is reshaping film, television, marketing and experiential industries” says Kim.
Across the three days, delegates will hear from some of Africa’s most respected creatives, executives and innovators, including Flavia Motsisi, Melissa Nayimuli, Mandla N, Thabo Rametsi, Aubrey-Simone Williams, Bohang Moeko, Sahar Baghery, Kiki Finley, Sivuyile ‘Siv’ Ngesi, Lorcia Cooper, and Zukisani Karabo Mabece, alongside hundreds of producers, broadcasters, commissioners, distributors, investors and creators shaping the future of the global entertainment industry.
As the Host City, the City of Cape Town is proud to once again welcome delegates from across Africa and around the world, reinforcing the city’s position as a leading destination for business events, film production and the creative industries. From world-class infrastructure and breathtaking scenery to a thriving creative ecosystem, Cape Town provides the ideal backdrop for collaboration, investment and innovation.
Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security at the City of Cape Town, says:
“Cape Town is proud to once again host FAME Week Africa, welcoming the visionaries, storytellers, innovators and industry leaders who are shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy. From globally recognised speakers and award-winning creatives to emerging talent and international decision-makers, the event transforms the Mother City into a hub of creativity, collaboration and opportunity. We look forward to welcoming the people whose ideas, partnerships and ambition will define the next chapter of African entertainment.”
The Conversations Defining The Future
This year’s programme explores the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the industry through keynote discussions, case studies, fireside chats and masterclasses.
Highlights include:
- AI in Film & Content: Tool, Threat, or Competitive Advantage?
- From Followers to Film: Growing Your Career in Media and Production
- Vertical Storytelling 101
- What Works for Kids? Storytelling, Screens & the Future of Youth Content in Africa & MENA
- IP That Travels: Creating Stories for Global Audiences
- The Future of African Content Distribution
- Creator Economy: Building Sustainable Creative Businesses
- Audience Growth, Monetisation and Digital Storytelling
- Music Publishing, Rights Management and AI
- Death of Traditional Distribution
Designed to move beyond theory, every session aims to provide delegates with practical insights, actionable strategies and valuable connections that can translate directly into new business opportunities.
New For 2026: Music Week
FAME Week Africa continues to expand with the launch of Music Week, running from 28–31 October and bringing together three major music industry events under one delegate ticket.
Delegates will gain access to:
- Muziki Africa, proudly headlined by SAMPRA, exploring AI, rights management, publishing, live events and artist development.
- The inaugural Pretty Loud Summit, celebrating and empowering women across the music industry.
- Music Exchange (MEX26), South Africa’s leading entertainment economy conference.
Together, these events create even greater opportunities for artists, managers, labels, publishers, producers and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and grow.
Global Partnerships. African Opportunity
Adding an international dimension to this year’s event, France joins FAME Week Africa as the official Destination Country, creating exciting new opportunities for co-production, investment, cultural exchange and business partnerships between Africa and Europe.
Mr Benjamin Cabouat, Deputy Head of Mission, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, says:
“France is honoured to join FAME Week Africa as the 2026 Destination Focus Country, reinforcing our commitment to building lasting partnerships with Africa’s creative industries. We see immense potential for collaboration through co-production, investment, innovation and cultural exchange, creating new opportunities for professionals on both continents and strengthening the ties that connect our creative ecosystems.”
Register Today
The conversations that shape the future of Africa’s creative industries don’t happen after the event—they happen in the room.
With hundreds of decision-makers, commissioners, producers, broadcasters, distributors, brands, creators, investors and innovators gathering in Cape Town this October, FAME Week Africa 2026 is your opportunity to learn, connect and do business with the people driving the continent’s entertainment industry forward.
The first phase conference programme is now live. To view the programme click here.
Register today to secure your delegate pass and join the leaders shaping Africa’s creative economy. Register now online here.
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FAME Week Africa, in the Host City of Cape Town, is an essential destination for African and global creative professionals and features content sessions, music showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. Conferences and festivals will celebrate the convergence of the tech, film, television, animation, and music industries. FAME Week Africa consists of the following corelated shows MIP Africa, Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF), Muziki Africa and Media & Entertainment Solutions Africa (MESA).
