MACEiCA 2026 | FIRESIDE TALKS
Creative Women Fireside Talks & Panel Keynotes
Empowering female leaders, innovators, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs across West Africa’s creative & entertainment ecosystem.
Connecting visionary women across film, music, fashion, and creative technology to shape Africa’s economic future.
OUR MISSION
Amplifying Female Voices & Creative Leadership in Africa. The Creative Women Fireside Talks bring together Africa’s most inspiring women in film, music, fashion, tech, and policy to share actionable insights, break down barriers, and foster high-impact mentorship.
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Access to Creative Capital
A world where digital experiences are crafted with intent, not templates. Built with quality, not shortcuts. Designed with meaning, not trends.
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IP Protection & Rights
A world where digital experiences are crafted with intent—not templates. Built with quality—not shortcuts. Designed with meaning—not trends.
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Executive Leadership
A world where digital experiences are crafted with intent—not templates. Built with quality—not shortcuts. Designed with meaning—not trends.
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Pan-African Collaboration
A world where digital experiences are crafted with intent—not templates. Built with quality—not shortcuts. Designed with meaning—not trends.
KEY DISCUSSION PILLARS
Four core tracks driving conversation, policy change, and venture funding for women in the creative economy.
1. Film & Media Storytelling — Navigating Nollywood, global streaming distribution, and executive producing.
2. Music & Intellectual Property — Copyright enforcement, Afrobeats expansion, publishing, and licensing.
1. Film & Nollywood
Nollywood production, global streaming, and executive leadership.
2. Music & IP Rights
Publishing, copyright enforcement, and Afrobeats expansion.
3. Fashion & Sustainable Luxury
Sustainable fashion, textile innovation, and brand building.
4. Creative Tech & AI Governance
AI tools for creators, animation, gaming, and digital economy.
EMPOWERING WOMEN
IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Supported by Leading Cultural & Industry Partners Across Africa
( Industries we serve. )
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Film Commissions & Studios
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Music Royalty & Copyright Bodies
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Creative Economy Venture Funds
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Fashion & Textile Guilds
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Digital Media & Tech Accelerators
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Cultural & Heritage Ministries
( Women & Delegates Attending )
( Keynote Speakers & Panelists )
( Core Discussion Tracks )
( 100% Free Entry & Mentorship )
MACEiCA is committed to providing free, equitable access to world-class mentorship, venture funding roundtables, and policy keynotes for creative women.
FIRESIDE PROGRAM SCHEDULE (NOV 5TH–7TH, 2026)
3-DAY SUMMIT AGENDA
Action-oriented keynotes, pitch sessions, masterclasses, and executive networking in Abuja.
Day 1: Policy & Leadership
Opening Keynotes and High-Level Panels on gender parity, creative economy funding, and regulatory reforms.
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Ministerial Keynote Address
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Gender Parity Policy Panel
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IP & Copyright Workshop
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Welcome Networking Reception
Day 2: Pitch Clinic & Masterclasses
Hands-on masterclasses on Nollywood executive producing, music licensing, and live venture pitch sessions.
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Nollywood Film Pitch Clinic
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Music Publishing Masterclass
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Sustainable Fashion Tech Lab
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Investor Matchmaking Roundtable
Day 3: Runway & Honors Gala
Celebrating trailblazing African creative women through film screenings, fashion showcases, and awards.
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Women in Film Short Screenings
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African Runway Fashion Exhibition
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Creative Women Honors Presentation
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Closing Gala Dinner
Year-Round: Mentorship & Capital
Continuous post-summit support providing 1-on-1 executive mentorship, venture capital access, and grant facilitation.
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Nollywood Film Pitch Clinic
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Music Publishing Masterclass
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Sustainable Fashion Tech Lab
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Investor Matchmaking Roundtable
BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT
Reserve Your Seat at the Creative Women Fireside Talks
Join 1,500+ female leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs in Abuja, Nigeria. Registration is 100% free.