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The Creative Forge

A collaborative workspace where creative talent meets business, capital, and opportunity

June 2-5

Date and time

National Theatre

Location

Daily

Schedule

About The Creative Forge

Africa’s creative economy contributes billions of dollars annually and employs millions, yet remains undercapitalised and structurally undervalued. As global demand for African culture, content, and storytelling grows, creatives increasingly need pathways to monetisation, IP protection, and global market access.
The Creative Forge brings together designers, storytellers, artists, producers, and creative entrepreneurs for co-creation sessions, IP and rights discussions, brand collaborations, and funding conversations—positioning creativity as a serious economic engine and source of soft power.

Focus: Creative economy, IP, monetisation, and market access

  • Turning Creativity into Scalable Businesses
  • IP, Rights, and Ownership in the Creative Economy
  • Brand Collaborations: How Creatives and Corporates Can Win Together
  • Monetising Content Across Digital Platforms
  • Creative Talent and Global Market Access
  • Funding the Creative Economy: Grants, Investment, and Partnerships
  • Storytelling as Soft Power and Economic Strategy
  • Building Sustainable Creative Enterprises in Africa
  • Working AI into business modelling

Bringing together Africa's most
forward thinking innovators

Discover ideas that spark change and connections that last.

Everything you need to know before you join us.

Still got questions? Feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help.

Omniverse Africa Summit is designed for founders, executives, investors, policymakers, and operators shaping Africa’s digital and creative economy. If you’re building, scaling, investing, or influencing the future of business, technology, or innovation, this is for you.

Omniverse is built for outcomes, not just conversations. Through curated environments like the Connection Rooms and Deal Room, participants engage in focused discussions, strategic networking, and real opportunities — turning ideas into partnerships and execution.

You’ll gain access to high-value insights, meaningful connections, and real opportunities.

From learning directly from industry leaders to meeting potential partners, clients, or investors, Omniverse is designed to move you forward.

Yes,  networking is a core part of the experience.

Beyond general networking, Omniverse is structured to facilitate intentional connections through curated sessions, lounges, and dedicated environments designed to connect the right people.

Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 will be held at the National Theatre (Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts), Lagos, Nigeria from June 2nd – 5th, 2026.

Join us in June

Join a conference where Innovation is discussed without hype; focused on deals, progress, and real-world application.