EWA AI & Tech Expo
The EWA AI & Tech Expo spotlights how innovation reshapes Africa’s creative industries, giving creators access to tools, insights, and connections to scale, collaborate, and build the future.
Creators Hub
The Creators’ Hub at the EWA AI & Tech Expo is designed for discovery, play, and hands-on experiences with emerging technology. Throughout the week, attendees can explore tools and solutions that push the boundaries of creativity. This year’s focus is on showcasing technology that supports every EWA vertical giving participants tailored insights into how innovation can power their work.
Innovation Showcase
Throughout EWA, selected creators and founders will spotlight their solutions designed for the creative industry. These showcases put innovative products in front of diverse audiences, driving visibility and opening doors for adoption. Slotted across sessions during the week, they ensure maximum exposure and highlight tools that can help close critical gaps in the creative process.
AI Hackathon
The EWA AI & Tech Hackathon is a 3-day innovation sprint dedicated to building solutions for the creative and entertainment industry. Four teams, each representing a core track will identify real industry challenges and develop products to solve them.
Ahead of EWA, teams complete their builds and then refine their pitches in the Deal Room, culminating in Demo Day where they showcase ideas to investors and industry leaders for the chance to launch their ventures.
Panel Sessions
Listen and learn from thought leaders, industry experts and innovators as they unpack the trends transforming and provide the blueprint of success in Africa’s entertainment and creative industries. From AI in music and film to emerging business models and digital disruptions, these panel sessions offer critical insights and solutions into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy.
Masterclasses
Join leading voices for intimate and high-impact masterclasses at Entertainment Week Africa.
Whether you’re a creator looking to scale or an investor seeking insight into Africa’s creative economy, these sessions are designed for impact. Learn how industry leaders spot opportunities, navigate challenges and build sustainable success across the continent’s most dynamic creative sectors.
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
Throughout EWA, selected creators and founders will spotlight their solutions designed for the creative industry. These showcases put innovative products in front of diverse audiences, driving visibility and opening doors for adoption. Slotted across sessions during the week, they ensure maximum exposure and highlight tools that can help close critical gaps in the creative process.
AI HACKATHON
The EWA AI & Tech Hackathon is a 3-day innovation sprint dedicated to building solutions for the creative and entertainment industry. Four teams, each representing a core track will identify real industry challenges and develop products to solve them.
Ahead of EWA, teams complete their builds and then refine their pitches in the Deal Room, culminating in Demo Day where they showcase ideas to investors and industry leaders for the chance to launch their ventures.
Experiences
CREATORS'
HUB
The Creators’ Hub is designed for discovery, play, and hands-on experiences with emerging technology. Throughout the week, attendees can explore tools and solutions that push the boundaries of creativity. This year’s focus is on showcasing technology that supports every EWA vertical giving participants tailored insights into how innovation can power their work.
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