PAAN to Host Borderless Summit in Nairobi, Unlocking Africa’s Creative Economy Potential
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — The Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN) has announced plans to host the Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 a landmark gathering set for April 21 to 22, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
The summit will bring together Africa’s top creative minds, media experts, technologists, investors, and innovators to shape the continent’s creative and digital future.
The first-of-its-kind event seeks to unite professionals and organizations from across Africa’s creative and technology sectors fostering partnerships that inspire growth and global competitiveness Organizers expect over 500 delegates to attend in person and more than 2,000 participants to join virtually.
Hosted by PAAN, the summit will focus on breaking barriers driving innovation, and strengthening collaboration across marketing, communications, media, production and technology industries.
“Africa’s creative industries are entering a new era where ideas, data, and technology intersect to power growth this summit is our opportunity to connect these forces and accelerate the transformation of the continent’s creative landscape,”said Duncan Njue, Partnerships Director at PAAN.
The event will feature keynote sessions, interactive workshops, exhibitions and deal rooms linking brands, agencies, and investors designed to be inclusive, the summit will support multi-lingual participation to ensure accessibility across Africa’s diverse markets.
To reach creatives beyond Nairobi, the summit will adopt a hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual participation through a digital platform.
Additionally, approach underscores PAAN’s vision of a connected, borderless creative economy. Registration is now open for both physical and virtual attendees, with early-bird discounts available for a limited time.
Interested brands, sponsors and organizations can explore partnership and exhibition opportunities through https://www.paan.africa/summit
Adding to the excitement, PAAN will unveil the inaugural Africa Creative Excellence Awards (ACEA) during the summit the awards will celebrate outstanding achievements in advertising, public relations, design, storytelling, production, and digital innovation.
Entries are open to agencies, brands, and freelancers via https://paan.africa/paan-awards
The summit is part of PAAN’s broader mission to unite Africa’s fragmented creative sectors into one powerful, collaborative network. Since its inception, PAAN has built a community of more than 200 agencies and thousands of freelancers across over 20 African countries.
Through the Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026, PAAN aims to create a platform where ideas, partnerships, and opportunities flow freely shaping a borderless creative future for Africa.
