The Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) 2026 will take place from April 23–25, 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa, convening key stakeholders across music, touring, live events, policy, and investment to shape the future of Africa’s live entertainment industry.
At a time when global attention is increasingly turning toward Africa’s creative economy, ALEC is positioning itself as a critical platform for strengthening the infrastructure required to support a thriving, interconnected touring circuit across the continent.
The conference has received formal endorsement from the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, reinforcing its relevance withing Africa’s cultural and economic landscape.
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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Over three days, ALEC will host keynote conversations, panel sessions, a Women in Live Arts (WILA) Brunch, and closed-door roundtables focused on the industry’s most pressing challenges — including artist mobility, visa access, touring logistics, infrastructure gaps, and access to financing.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & PANELLISTS
ALEC 2026 brings together an exceptional and growing roster of practitioners, executives, artists, and policymakers from across the continent and the global African music diaspora. Among the confirmed participants are:
Further speaker and panellist announcements will follow via ALEC’s official channels. Full programme details available at www.alec.africa.
ADVISORY BOARD
ALEC 2026 is guided by an advisory board comprising respected leaders across culture, media, policy, diplomacy, and the creative economy:
The conference is also supported through collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), with participation from its leadership, further strengthening the link between policy and industry development.
“Africa’s live entertainment industry is full of potential, but unlocking that potential requires more than talent — it requires structure, collaboration, and intentional investment. ALEC was created to bring together the people shaping the industry, not just to have conversations, but to drive real, long-term outcomes for the continent.”
Sasha P (Anthonia Yetunde Alabi), Founder & Convener, Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC)
With expected participation from stakeholders across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, and beyond, ALEC continues to establish itself as a catalyst for collaboration, deal-making, and long-term industry growth.
As Johannesburg prepares to host this landmark convening, ALEC 2026 presents a timely opportunity for media, policymakers, and industry leaders to engage with the future of African live entertainment on a global stage.
MEDIA CONTACT
Usher Nyambi
Head of Media & Communications
info@alec.africa | +234 818 453 2322
ABOUT ALEC
The Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) is a pan-African platform dedicated to strengthening the business infrastructure of live entertainment across the continent. Through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and industry convenings, ALEC is building a more connected and commercially viable African entertainment ecosystem.
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