Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 Starting in Dar es Salaam from August 18 to 21

TLDR

• The Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 will take place in Dar es Salaam from August 18 to 21, 2026.
• The event will bring together creators, investors, advertisers, rights holders, policymakers, and technology innovators to promote the creative economy in Africa.
• It is organized by the non-governmental organization Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA).
• The expo aims to create business and investment opportunities through the use of intellectual property in music, film, literature, visual arts, and digital content.
• The event will also focus on building strategic partnerships with media and entertainment platforms like Azam Max to promote East African narratives.