Creative Industries Expo aims to cover a range of activities that will present an opportunity for creative businesses in the UK and Nigeria to draw attention to the potential of the creative economy, through showcases and platform for trade and collaboration.
The event will also provide opportunities for information exchange and networking between creative businesses in the UK and Nigeria, capacity building, access to services/ support in the creative industry and policy dialogue to support the growth of the Nigerian creative industry.
So whether you are a creative individual, association or organisation in the above sectors, take advantage of the opportunity:
- To receive the support you need for a business you are just starting out, or ready to take to the next level;
- For trade and collaboration
- To make your voice count in how the Nigerian creative industry is shaped
Sectors
- Advertising
- Architecture
- Heritage and Museums
- Crafts
- Design
- Fashion
- Film and Video
- Software and computer games
- Music
- Visual Arts including photography
- Performing arts – Drama, dance etc
- Publishing including electronic
- Television
- Radio
The event presents an opportunity to:
- Grow your business and develop your self,
- Sell your product / services,
- Network with other creative industry practitioners and
- Participate in dialogue sessions with government and private sector!
Dates
4th December – Pre Event networking session for International and VIP Pass Holders
5th, 6th and 7th December 2011
Venue
Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos
How can I get involved?
You can participate in a number of ways:
Exhibition stands – About 80 individuals/organisations from the UK and Nigeria will get a chance to showcase and sell their products and business services. Google Nigeria will be providing free business websites to all businesses registered as exhibitors at the event
LIVE creative showcase – performers will get a chance to show off their creative talent and inspire the delegates through exclusive film screenings, exhibitions, and performances
Panel Discussions and Speakers – Listen and participate as high profile speakers from around the world discuss the creative industry, its potential for growth and the key issues facing it as well as possible solutions to these.
Policy Dialogue – have your say as Nigerian government officials including leaders of regulatory agencies in the creative sector and their UK counterparts discuss and find solutions to the key issues facing the sector
Professional Clinic sessions – Meet one to one with specialist advisors to discuss issues peculiar to your business
Meeting zone: participate in discussions or simply relax
