A GLOBAL STAGE FOR CREATIVE POWER
CRAFT Festival is a space where Africa’s creative future is explored and celebrated. We bring together artists, innovators, cultural leaders, creators, and industry builders from across Africa and around the world to collectively imagine how creativity can support economic growth, community development, and technological progress.
The Global Stage:
Addis Ababa
As the largest diplomatic city in the world , Addis Ababa is more than a capital. It's the nexus where Africa's heritage meets its digital future. CRAFT Addis 2026 leverages this unique energy to unite global visionaries in the heart of the continent.
Driven by Purpose.
Fueled by Innovation.
We’re bridging the gap between artistic expression and economic sustainability for the next generation of African talent.
Economic Impact & Job Creation
We aren't just celebrating art; we are professionalizing it—turning creative talent into sustainable livelihoods and creating high-value jobs for youth and women.
Technological Empowerment
Bridging heritage and the future through AI, XR, and digital tools—empowering creators to lead the global digital revolution.
Social Cohesion & Unity
Creativity is a universal language. We celebrate culture, foster unity, and build a shared vision for a connected, prosperous future.
Who
Should Attend?
Immerse in mesmerizing performances, vibrant soundscapes and interactive art at our music extravaganza. Experience a festival atmosphere like no other.
Creators & Artists
Visual arts, film, music, fashion, performance.
Tech Builders
AI, gaming, XR, digital design, animation.
Founders & Creative Startups
Entrepreneurs building Africa’s next creative companies.
Investors & Industry Leaders
Champions shaping the creative economy.
Culture Lovers & Global Visitors
Anyone inspired by African creativity.
The Change Makers
Policy Makers, Educators, and Students bridging the gap to the future.
Setting the New Standard
CRAFT Addis 2026 is more than an event; it is a catalyst for tangible change across the continent.
100+ Strategic Partnerships
Facilitating international deals that bridge African talent with global markets.
The Innovation Fund
Launching a dedicated fund to provide seed capital for high-potential creative startups.
Digital Freelance Platform
A borderless marketplace for African creatives to scale their services globally.
Cool-Africa Roadmap
Establishing a policy framework to professionalize and protect the creative economy.
Powered by
Transforming the narrative through two decades of creative excellence.
CRAFT Addis 2026 is organized by Zeleman Communications and Advertising, Ethiopia's leading creative powerhouse. With over 20 years of experience in shaping brands and driving cultural conversations, Zeleman brings a world-class standard of production, strategic depth, and local insight to the "Capital of Africa." Our mission is simple: to create the infrastructure where African creativity can finally meet its full economic potential.
BE PART
OF THE
MOVEMENT!
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