The Summit
A National Conversation. A Shared Direction.
The Summit will unite stakeholders across the full spectrum of the Orange Economy, including music, film, publishing, aviation, hospitality, gastronomy, tourism, sports, fashion, visual arts, dance, copyright and related fields, to chart a path toward a more structured, productive and globally competitive creative economy for Nigeria.
To this end, the Summit is structured as a highly cerebral gathering: keynote addresses from leading thinkers and policymakers, focused breakout sessions designed for deep-dive dialogue among specialists, and expert presentations that interrogate the most pressing questions shaping the Orange Economy today.
Summit Format
01
Keynote Addresses
Leading thinkers, policymakers and industry voices establish the national frame for the Orange Economy and the questions the Summit must answer.
02
Breakout Sessions
Focused specialist discussions designed for deep-dive dialogue around specific areas of the Orange Economy.
03
Expert Presentations
Deep exploration of the most pressing sectoral challenges and opportunities shaping the creative economy today.
04
Policy Dialogue
Cross-sectoral conversation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy and informing the policy framework for the sector.
05
Exhibition
A platform for visibility, engagement and showcasing the breadth and quality of Nigeria’s creative and cultural sector.
06
Media & Global Exposure
Extensive media coverage and exposure form an integral part of the event, carrying outcomes to national and international audiences.
Participation
Who the Summit Convenes
The Summit brings together government, academia, industry leaders, creative-sector professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders across the Orange Economy. Technical sessions are organised around thematic breakout groups spanning the principal sub-industries of the sector.
14 thematic areas have been confirmed to date.
Venue
Lagos Awaits
The Summit and Exhibition will be held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (Formerly National Arts Theatre), in Lagos, Nigeria, from 6–8 October 2026.
- Venue
- Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts
- (Formerly National Arts Theatre)
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Dates
- 6–8 October 2026
An interactive venue map will be published here ahead of the Summit.