# Creative and technological events in Lagos

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/creative-and-technological-events-in-lagos
> Updated: 2026-11-02T15:47:02.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Lagos is preparing to host several major cultural and technological events in November 2026. The Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND), organized by Afreximbank, is scheduled for November 5 to 8 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. The event aims to develop African music, cinema, fashion, publishing, and gastronomy into exportable industries and serves as a precursor to the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair.

Financial institutions have announced various sponsorships for these and other upcoming initiatives. Sterling Bank has renewed its partnership with the Aké Arts and Book Festival, which will focus on the theme ‘Native Intelligence’. Zenith Bank is serving as a Silver Sponsor for the ART X Lagos contemporary art fair and is also hosting its ‘Future Forward 6.0’ Tech Fair regarding agentic AI. Additionally, Fidelity Bank has joined CANEX WKND as an Official Trade Partner to support creative entrepreneurs.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Lagos to host CANEX WKND 2026 creative industry event

Afreximbank will host the CANEX WKND in Lagos from November 5 to 8, 2026, to promote African creative industries as global export sectors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lagos-to-host-canex-wknd-2026-creative-industry-event

### 2026-11-02: Nigerian banks announce major sponsorships for 2026 cultural and tech events

Nigerian banks Sterling, Zenith, and Fidelity have announced major sponsorships for 2026 cultural and tech events, including the Aké Arts and Book Festival, ART X Lagos, and CANEX WKND.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenith-bank-announces-sponsorship-of-art-x-lagos-2026

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