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PAAN Summit 2026 - Connected Africa: Marketing. Communication. Design. Innovation.
About PAAN Summit 2026
The Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 brings together the continent's most forward-thinking agencies, brands, freelancers, marketing teams, and technology partners to reimagine how Africa's creative industry can scale — together.
Over two days of keynotes, data-led panels, strategy labs, awards, showcases, and partnership deal rooms, the summit will unpack how innovation, technology, collaboration, and talent mobility can turn Africa's creativity into a multi-billion-dollar borderless economy.
Summit Tracks
1. AI, Technology & The Future of Creative Work
Focus: How AI, automation, and new technologies are transforming marketing, creative production, and client operations.
Audience: Agencies, In-house teams, Freelancers, Tech partners.
Why It Matters: The shift from hype to ROI — African teams need to operationalize AI responsibly and profitably.
2. Creative Effectiveness, Design & Media Performance
Focus: Turning creativity, design, and storytelling into measurable business outcomes.
Audience: Agencies, Brands, Designers, Marketing Teams.
Why It Matters: Ideas win attention, but design and execution win results.
3. Data, Analytics & Measurement for Growth
Focus: How data enables smarter decisions, deeper insights, and accountable results.
Audience: Brands, Agencies, Tech partners, Researchers.
Why It Matters: Africa's digital spend is growing — but data systems remain fragmented.
4. The Creator & Freelance Economy
Focus: How creators, freelancers, and micro-agencies are reshaping Africa's creative workforce.
Audience: Freelancers, Agencies, Brands.
Why It Matters: Over 10 million freelancers across Africa represent the industry's most flexible and scalable talent force.
5. Communication, PR & Brand Trust
Focus: Building credible, ethical, and resilient brands in an era of misinformation and activism.
Audience: Agencies, In-house PR/Comms teams, Brands.
Why It Matters: Reputation is now a KPI — and audiences expect authenticity and accountability.
6. Commerce, Platforms & The Business of Marketing
Focus: How retail media, social commerce, and fintech are shaping the future of marketing and consumer experiences.
Audience: Brands, Agencies, Tech partners, In-house marketing teams.
Why It Matters: Every brand is now a retailer — and every platform is an ad space.
7. Cross-Border Collaboration & Ecosystem Growth
Focus: Building a borderless creative economy — partnerships, regulation, IP, payments, and policy.
Audience: Agencies, Brands, Tech partners, Policy leaders.
Why It Matters: Growth lies in collaboration — across countries, disciplines, and industries.
2-Day Summit Agenda
DAY 1 – Creativity, Intelligence & Innovation
DAY 2 – Execution, Commerce & Collaboration
Registration Terms
- Registration is required for all attendees and must be completed through our official registration system.
- All attendees must provide accurate and complete information during registration.
- PAAN reserves the right to verify the identity and credentials of all registrants.
- Registration fees are non-refundable except as specified in our cancellation policy.
- Early bird pricing is available until November 1st, 2025, after which standard pricing applies.
- Group discounts may be available for organizations registering 5 or more attendees.
Payment Terms
- Payment must be made in full at the time of registration unless prior arrangements have been made.
- We accept credit/debit cards through our secure payment processor (Paystack) and bank transfers.
- For bank transfers, payment must be completed within 7 business days of registration.
- All prices are quoted in USD and include applicable taxes and fees.
- Payment confirmation will be sent via email upon successful transaction.
- Promotional codes and discounts cannot be combined unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 30 days or more before the event: 75% refund
- Cancellations made 15-29 days before the event: 50% refund
- Cancellations made less than 15 days before the event: No refund
- Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of cancellation request.
- Substitutions (name changes) are allowed up to 7 days before the event at no additional cost.
- In case of event cancellation by PAAN, full refunds will be provided within 30 days.
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff are expected to:
- Treat all participants with respect and professionalism
- Maintain a harassment-free environment for all attendees
- Respect intellectual property and confidentiality
- Follow all venue rules and regulations
- Engage in constructive and inclusive discussions
- Report any inappropriate behavior to event staff immediately
Violations of this code of conduct may result in removal from the event without refund.
Intellectual Property
- All content presented at the summit remains the intellectual property of the respective speakers and organizations.
- Recording, photography, or reproduction of presentations without permission is prohibited.
- Attendees may take notes for personal use only.
- Any materials provided to attendees are for personal use and may not be redistributed.
- PAAN reserves the right to use attendee photos and videos for promotional purposes.
Liability and Disclaimer
- PAAN is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur during the event.
- Attendees participate at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and belongings.
- PAAN reserves the right to change the program, speakers, or venue with reasonable notice.
- In case of force majeure events, PAAN will make reasonable efforts to reschedule or provide alternative arrangements.
- Travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of individual attendees.
Contact Information
For questions about these terms and conditions or the summit, please contact us:
Email: secretariat@paan.africa
Website: paan.africa
These terms and conditions are effective as of the date of registration and may be updated from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on our website and communicated to registered attendees.
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